Renaming of the ‘County Show’
After one of its most successful County Shows earlier this year, the NNAS decided that the time was right to build on the increased pride Nottinghamshire people have in their County and put its substantial agricultural achievements firmly on the map. Current President of the NNAS, Mich Stevenson OBE DL, was a proponent of […]
Burdens Group celebrates first major New Holland fleet deal
Most recently, Burdens completed a major order for TH Clements and Son Ltd in Boston: That order consisted of a fleet of twelve tractors ranging from T6020s to T7.270s. The fleet will be involved in planting, soil preparation, harvesting and road work for T H Clements; a major supplier of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts […]
European Commission moratorium on desinewed meat was “heavy-handed and disproportionate”, say MPs
MPs call on the UK Government to make “every possible effort” to reverse the Commission’s decision, which will have serious impacts on the UK’s food industry and for consumers. Launching the report, Anne McIntosh MP, EFRA Committee Chair said “Our producers have been badly let down by both the European Commission and the UK Government. […]
JCB celebrates engine production milestone
The first JCB engine rolled off the line in November 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, after years of development and an £80 million investment. The 200,000th JCB engine milestone has been achieved with the production of 170,000 engines at JCB Power Systems and 30,000 in India, where manufacturing began in April last […]
Exclusive sponsorship opportunity for the Potato Council Sutton Bridge Storage Day
“This is a great opportunity for companies who want to raise their profile in the potato and horticultural sector,” says development executive Ajay Jina. “The previous event attracted more than 200 participants from this important market and offers an outstanding return on investment. “Sponsorship includes the pre-event evening reception, an internal stand, major signage, a […]
Cider Industry Pays Tribute to Hereford Pomologist’s 40 Year Service
The presentation to Fairs, took place at Bulmers’ Monnington Farm in Herefordshire during the industries annual Orchard and Machinery Day, which saw the largest gathering of growers in the UK. Growers overseeing in excess of 90% of all apple production for the UK cider industry came together at Monnington on Wye to share best practice, […]
New Audi Q3 model will be the raining champion
As the wettest summer on record continues to reinforce the arguments in favour of quattro all-wheel-drive, Audi has just launched its 250th model equipped with this invaluable all-weather traction aid – a new ‘entry level’ version of the sought-after Q3 compact SUV. The new Q3 2.0 TDI quattro 140PS is now available to order priced […]
SDF Croatia combine plant open day
On 27th June SAME DEUTZ-FAHR organised an open day for major Croatian authorities to visit its combine manufacturing plant in Zupanja. Those attending included the President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, the Minister of Agriculture Tihomir Jakovina, the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Crafts Gordan Maras and the Italian Ambassador of the Republic of […]
SWRI ladies share fun ideas for keeping kids entertained during the summer downpour
With several weeks still to go before youngsters return to the classroom, worried parents will be wondering how many more expensive trips to indoor play centres the household budget can stretch to. However, members of the Scottish Women’s Rural Institutes – many of them mothers and grandmothers – are never short of ways to keep […]
