Concern for Saddle Gall midge increases
http://www.dowagro.com/uk/cereal/pest.htm Adult Saddle Gall Midge – copyright Luke Cotton The publication of the survey results has also triggered requests from Dow AgroSciences for farmers and advisors to report sightings of this pest via email UKHotline@dow.com or via Twitter @DOWAGROUK., so that field intelligence can be built up and ultimately a solution found to control this […]
British asparagus auction set for record breaking worldwide bids
The world-famous asparagus auctions take place this weekend and international interest is focused on the sleepy Worcestershire village of Bretforton and the National Trust’s Fleece Inn where they are being held. Weather This year’s appalling weather conditions has resulted in a scarcity of the vegetable – the British Asparagus Festival had to be cancelled earlier […]
2012 Large Herd Seminar will be the ‘best-ever’
Entitled Finding Solutions’, it will provide dairy producers, large animal vets and agricultural supply trade professionals with solutions to the difficult challenges which they are currently facing. Such was the popularity of last year’s venue, The Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel at Wotton-under-Edge in South Gloucestershire that the Large Herd Seminar will return there on […]
Vintage vehicles and classic cars park up at East of England Show
One of the big attractions will be the Classic Car section, with an amazing display of almost 400 veteran, vintage, classic cars, commercials and caravans over the three-day event. The East of England Showground in Peterborough will play host to the array of vehicles primarily from the 20th century – with the earliest dating back […]
Exceptional turnout for the first South West Potato Day
More than 70 delegates engaged with the speakers concerning practical information on subjects such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the latest news from the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group. Adding extra nitrogen to the soil as ‘insurance’ can make tubers delay bulking and reduce yield, so it makes economic sense to ensure quantities applied are accurate, […]
AEG sponsors Taste of London 2012
On 21-24 June 2012 in Regents Park, the world’s culinary greats will take to the stage, share their secrets and show off their skills with a host of epic demonstrations on AEG’s latest appliances. Premium home appliance brand, AEG will be supplying their beautifully designed ‘Neue Kollektion’ to many features at Taste of London, showcasing […]
Potential disruption to Beef Expo visitors
People travelling to NBA Beef Expo on May 24th should be aware that the Olympic Torch is passing through the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire area on the same day. This is not expected to cause major problems, but visitors (particularly those travelling from the South) may wish to check the route of the torch. Event organisers recommend that […]
HGCA Monitor Farm Launches Super Sausage after proving a success
George and Andrew Booth of Savock Farm put together the Super Sausage which is made of locally sourced pork, oatmeal and honey for HGCA’s Farmhouse Breakfast Week in January – but it was such a success that they decided to officially stock it in their shop. Andrew said: “We originally put together the Super Sausage […]
Chevrolet to add new small SUV to line-up
“Trax provides Chevrolet an entry into a growing small SUV segment and delivers the flexibility, great fuel economy and car-like handling that urban explorers require,” said Susan Docherty, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe. With room for five passengers and generous cargo space, Trax will meet the needs of customers in over 140 markets. […]
