Vets welcome new vet surveillance group for England and Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the new advisory group on veterinary surveillance in England and Wales and called for the future model to be shaped by good surveillance strategies that fulfil the country’s needs not based on cost cutting. The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) set up the independent […]
Next Generation meets with Jim Paice to discuss farming future
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, Jim Paice, will meet with the NFU’s Next Generation Policy Forum today to support the crucial role that young farmers will play in the future of the farming industry. This second meeting of the forum will also focus on the lobbying work of the NFU […]
UK Tractor Registrations 14,094 in 2011
The final count of registrations for road use of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) in the UK for 2011 was 14,094 units which represents an increase of 5.6% on the 2010 level. This follows 2 years of decline from the 2008 high point this level of registrations is near the average for the last […]
CLA Charitable Trust awards more than 50,000 to countryside charities
More than 50,000 was donated to countryside charities in 2011 by the CLA Charitable Trust. The CLA Charitable Trust provided grants of 52,000 last year to projects aimed at young, disabled or disadvantaged people that promote access to and education about the countryside. CLA Charitable Trust Director Peter Geldart said: “The Trust provides […]
FUW says research farm closure a major blow
Welsh Government plans to sell Pwllpeiran research farm in Ceredigion as separate lots from next autumn was described as a major blow for the Welsh farming industry by Farmers’ Union of Wales president Emyr Jones today. “For the best part of a century, Pwllpeiran has played an important role in the development of […]
Industry sets it’s sights on Chip Week 2012
2012 is a year for celebrations and kicking things off in style is Chip Week! Running from 20th to 26th February, the chip promotion run by Potato Council is one of the biggest annual awareness weeks and an important opportunity for the industry to drive sales and reach consumers. With a host of […]
Technical interactive workshop to take place at Potato Council winter forum
The renowned Potato Council Technical Winter Forums will take place in two locations this year, with the first being held at Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research (SBCSR) on January 25. “We have received feedback from levy-payers that they would like these technical forums to be held in different areas of the country,” says […]
Mole Valley Farmers Financial Results 2010 / 11
Mole Valley Farmers has completed another successful year’s trading, achieving a landmark in turnover supported by continued improvements in standards and service as well as ongoing investment in agricultural and rural retailing initiatives, laying down foundations for future growth and sustainability. Amidst challenging trading conditions, Mole Valley Farmers whose co-operative principles are still at the […]
Joanna Lumley launches Compassions 2012 campaign against live animal exports
Joanna Lumley launched Compassion in World Farming’s 2012 push against long distance live animal transport in Trafalgar Square today by unveiling the charity’s national bus advertising campaign on a Routemaster bus. According to figures obtained by Compassion in World Farming, 2011 saw a resurgence in sheep and calf exports from Britain to the […]
