Warhorse farm receives donation from CLA Charitable Trust
A charity founded by Warhorse author Michael Morpurgo has received the first in a series of annual 10,000 donations from the CLA Charitable Trust money which will be used to give youngsters from inner city schools a week’s holiday on a working farm. The first cheque was handed over at Wick Court, Gloucestershire, […]
New European study to investigate methane production in livestock
Scientists from across Europe are gathering in Aberdeen this week to draw up a programme of research aimed at mitigating some of the causes of climate change, as well as benefiting rural communities and addressing global food security. The new, collaborative, large-scale project named ‘Ruminomics’ has been commissioned under the European Commission’s 7th […]
Farmers can use red diesel to help out during extreme weather snap
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads. Under normal rules any vehicle that is being used to clear snow from public roads using a snow plough or similar device is entitled to […]
SDF sponsors Casey Stoner
SAME DEUTZ-FAHR GROUP (SDF), one of the global leaders for the production of tractors, diesel engines and agricultural machines marketed with the DEUTZ-FAHR brand, has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Casey Stoner, the Australian rider who, in 2007, won the World MotoGP Championship riding a Ducati and then succeeded in gaining the […]
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) backs proposed Festival of Farming and Food
The aspirations of a group of like minded farmers to hold a festival to celebrate the best of British farming, food and countryside, is welcomed by the IAgrE. “IAgrE gives its full support to the project,” said Chris Whetnall IAgrE CEO. “Over the years the gap between the farmer and consumer has widened […]
Government push on metal theft welcome but case not made for more regulation, says CLA
The CLA today (8 February) welcomed the confirmation by two Government ministers of a clampdown on metal theft by taking the cash out of the system and introducing sentences that reflect the consequences of the crime. However, the Association said the case has not yet been made for a new regulatory structure in […]
George calls for final push to create a Supermarket Watchdog
ANDREW GEORGE HOUSE OF COMMONS The MP who chairs the national Grocery Market Action Group (GMAG) Andrew George, has today called on the Government to make the final big push to create a supermarket watchdog by including it in the Queen’s Speech, if not before. Mr George said: “The call for a supermarket watchdog […]
HDC-funded research offers growers first independent evaluation of broad bean varieties in over a decade
Growers can now access the first independent evaluation of broad bean varieties in over a decade, thanks to new HDC-funded research. With the development of new varieties during the last 10 years, and the need for these to be evaluated against existing breeds, this latest research means growers now have the latest information […]
Ecosyl to sponsor first Royal Welsh Grassland Event
ECOSYL Products, Britain’s premier silage additive manufacture, is to sponsor Wales’ first national grassland event to be held at Pentre Farm, Merthyr Cynog, near Brecon on Friday 8 June 2012. Pentre, the home farm of 2012 Royal Welsh Agricultural Society President John Davies, has previously hosted events for the National Sheep Association and will devote […]
