9 speed ahead!
Land Rover will demonstrate the latest in a long line of technical firsts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show withthe announcement of the world’s first 9-speed automatic transmission for a passenger car. The ZF 9HP transmission is specifically designed for transverse applications, and is one of the most efficient and technically advanced transmissions ever used […]
Potato summit seeks radical changes to supply chain
A cross section of the potato industry is set to meet on 7th March in Westminster to help future-proof the potato supply chain. “With representatives from retail, farming unions, trade bodies, government, packers, processors, food service and growers, this is a massive opportunity to share not only the current structural problems within the chain but […]
Armed forces to have a voice in future of historic military farm charity
The Buchanan Trust, based in Herefordshire, was set up in 1918 by benefactor Robert Buchanan in memory of his son Alan, who died in battle near Ypres, Belgium, in June 1915. Gifting 650 acres of farmland on his estate in Bosbury, near Hereford, Mr Buchanan’s aim was to provide farmland to ex-service personnel interested in […]
Sustainability Live 2013
Sustainability Live returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 16-18 April 2013. Comprising three shows – NEMEX energy Live, IWEX water Live and the brand new EfW EXPO energy from waste Live – this unique event will showcase the latest products and services from leading companies to thousands of industry visitors. As well as the opportunity […]
David Heath horsemeat statement
Farming Minister David Heath said: “Today I had a productive meeting with major retailers, food distributors and devolved administrations on our plan of action to deal with the problem of horsemeat in processed beef products “I reiterated that the current situation is totally unacceptable and that retailers, caterers and other food business operators need to […]
Livestock schedules for the 2013 Suffolk Show are out!
The Suffolk Show has published its livestock schedule for the 182nd Suffolk Show to be held at Trinity Park, Ipswich, on May 29 and 30 this year. Among the 416 classes, organisers are including separate ones for Charolais cattle following several years when they had to be amalgamated. Cattle stalls must be booked by April […]
EU to hold Emergency Meeting over Horsemeat
EU ministers will hold a meeting in Brussels tomorrow (13 February) to deal with the fallout from the horsemeat scandal as investigations in France and the UK continued yesterday. Keith Taylor MEP is calling on the for a change in EU law to allow consumers to see where their meat comes from. Keith Taylor, Green […]
Flexibility in CAP deal must not be used to make UK farmers ‘uncompetitive’
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “Obviously, we need to have the details of the deal confirmed, but it does appear to pave the way for a fair deal for farmers. However, we would work with Defra to discourage the use of the flexibility allowed under this agreement to shift money away from supporting farmers or […]
FUW insures Fferm Ffactor pick-up prize winner
Anglesey farmer Dilwyn Owen, winner of the popular S4C series Fferm Ffactor and a brand new Isuzu D-Max Yukon, has landed himself free vehicle insurance for a whole year – thanks to FUW Insurance. “Dilwyn has made Anglesey proud by being crowned Fferm Ffactor’s Best Farmer,” said Farmers’ Union of Wales area officer Ann Harries. […]
