Maximise your herd’s genetic gain at the British Cattle Conference 2013
DairyCo extension officer, Andy Dodd will run the workshop looking at the process of bull selection, evaluating your herd to maximise genetic gain and the facts you need to consider to maximise your financial returns, be it for crossbreeding or pure breeding. “The UK has a superbly diverse dairy industry,” says Andy, “but it’s vital […]
“Like a choral song”
A traditional unpasteurised ewes’ milk cheese from a historic Spanish estate has been named World Champion 2012 after wowing judges at the World Cheese Awards in Birmingham. The Manchego DO Gran Reserva, from Dehesa de los Llanos in the province of Albacete, becomes the first champion from mainland Spain in two decades of the international […]
CLA welcomes supermarket ombudsman with ‘bite’ but sounds note of caution
In response to campaigning by the CLA and its industry partners on the issue, the Association said the announcement by Competition Minister Jo Swinson meant farmers and other producers should be able to rely on a supermarket ombudsman with “bite” to enforce the Groceries Code. However, CLA President Harry Cotterell sounded a note of caution. […]
Young Farmers host Midlands celebration with Matt Baker to mark 80 years of national Federation
The auction and a raffle formed part of the historic celebrations at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel on Saturday 1 December, and raised a massive £5,000 for the organisation. Jan Dickinson who supports St Albans Young Farmers’ Club won the first dance with the Federation’s President Matt Baker after bidding £310, and the pair danced […]
The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) Annual Lecture 2012
Richard Benyon MP, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries will give a lecture on The British Countryside 2030 / the future of the British Countryside at The Museum of English Rural Life’s (MERL) Annual Lecture. Richard Benyon, Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries, said: “In 2012, it could be said that the British countryside […]
New bacon launches with double award success
The ‘Cornish Sweetheart’ streaky bacon, developed by The Kernow Sausage Company, has picked up a British Pig Executive (BPEX) Silver Award and a Gold Great Taste Award before its official launch. The unusual streaky bacon is marinated in molasses and chilli and cured for six weeks, a process which gives the bacon its distinctive colouring. […]
Young Farmers launch campaign to save lives on rural roads
The Drive it Home campaign is being launched at the ProDrive Centre in Kenilworth, CV8 1NR at 10am where young racing drivers from Drive Doctors will take young farmers out on a wet grip activity to give them a greater understanding of the risks of driving on challenging road surfaces such as mud, snow and […]
CWC upcoming events for 2013
WEEKEND IN HEREFORDSHIRE : 22 – 24 February 2013 – Three Counties Hotel, Hereford To date 57 people have booked and bookings remain open until 31 December. Any local members are welcome to join the gathering for Dinner and entertainment on the Saturday evening. Bookings and further details from: Mrs Ionwen Williams, Llanwarne Court, Llanwarne, […]
UKIP MEP clashes with German Green MEP over organic farming
Mr Agnew said: Why do we need organic farming? This is a system of farming that is 50 years out of date. It is a system of farming that does not produce enough for us to eat. It is a system of farming which guarantees that food will be more expensive. Why do you want […]
