British seed potato producers gear up for Fruit Logistica
After a busy export season in 2011, the British seed potato industry is set to reach new heights in 2012 by expanding existing and new markets, says Potato Council head of seed and export, Mark Prentice, who will be at Fruit Logistica supporting the industry. For the second year in a row, exports to Egypt […]
Home from home for alpine tractor
Nestling in its own twenty-acre estate of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, Cragwood Country House Hotel and restaurant enjoys stunning views overlooking Lake Windermere. The Lake District is a challenge in many ways. In contrast to the warmth and comfort of the hotel, the area, with England’s five tallest mountains and deepest, largest […]
Seed certification database to be showcased at World Potato Congress
Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, thanks to the latest online roll out of Scotland’s certification scheme. At the event, Dr John Kerr of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will be examining the role of seed certification to produce healthy […]
Fenmarc shortlisted for a ‘Grower of the Year’ award
Fenmarc’s commitment to invest in a PR and marketing campaign for its exclusively grown variety Rudolph has been recognised by the Grower of the Year awards. The campaign has been shortlisted for Trade Marketing Campaign of the Year, with the winners announced in London next month. The aim of the campaign for Fenmarc […]
UK tractor market share in 2010
Just what were the numbers for the various manufacturers in 2010? The table below provides the answers… U.K. TRACTOR REGISTRATIONS 2010 % of Company Units Total JOHN DEERE 4427 30.6 CNH 3772 26.0 of which: New Holland 2612 18.0 Case IH 1160 8.0 AGCO 2997 20.7 of which: MF 1851 12.8 Fendt 593 […]
Student incentive to join Agricultural Society
Students and members of Kent Young Farmers are being encouraged to join Kent County Agricultural Society (KCAS) by taking advantage of a new membership discount, which includes free entry to the Kent County Show. The KCAS, formed in 1923 to stage the Kent County Show, is a pioneering charity promoting farming and horticulture […]
Research suggests farmers lack confidence in badger vaccination
Research conducted by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) and Cardiff University has found that farmers surveyed in five areas of England lack confidence in a badger vaccine to prevent the spread of bovine Tuberculosis (bTB). Farmers also had low levels of trust in the Government’s ability to manage bovine Tuberculosis. A […]
Motorola Mobility and JCB announce limited edition Motorola DEFY+
– Life Proof just became Work Proof Motorola Mobility today launches a limited edition Motorola DEFY+ handset which transforms the UK’s favourite life proof handset into a ‘work proof’ model. The exclusive Motorola DEFY+ JCB Edition features exceptional work-orientated protection for anyone operating the demanding construction and engineering sectors, or who work in the […]
Grass seed will cost more in 2012
Short supply and increased Europe-wide demand means UK farmers will be paying up to 50% more for their grass seed in 2012, compared to this time last year. But this should not put them off reseeding or renovating pastures that are under-performing, says Tim Kerridge of DLF Trifolium, the UK’s largest seed supplier. […]
