George challenges Government plan to abolish protections for farm workers
Andrew George MP HOUSE OF COMMONS Local MP, Andrew George, rebelled against the Government last night over its plans to remove the protections which have been in place since 1948 for farm workers. Mr George proposed amendments to the Government’s Public Bodies Bill which, amongst other things, paves the way for the abolition of […]
UK scientists come together to help feed the 7 billion
The Universities of Exeter and Bristol, in partnership with Rothamsted Research have officially joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing humanity: how can we sustainably feed a growing population? The Food Security and Land Research Alliance launches at the House of Commons today (26 October) amidst reports that the world population is […]
Future of beef & dairy experts gather at Alltech Global 500
The future for ‘beef and dairy’ is the crucial topic for the influential Alltech Global 500 conference ‘A Brave New World’ which, held on 6-8th December in Kentucky USA, will unite feed and animal health experts from around the world. A packed agenda of key topics, including the competing demands for food and fuel, the […]
Penny + Giles sensors and joysticks specified for multi-function trailer upgrade
Penny + Giles, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls and designer and manufacturer of high precision sensing technology, is supplying its contactless rotary position sensors and advanced joystick controllers to help control the latest Transtacker trailer from Big Bale Company South. The versatile, multi-function trailer, which sells in the UK and around the world, has […]
Farmers Make Hay While Gauntlet Shines
One of the Midlands’ fastest growing risk management firms is delighted to announce their new affiliation with FarmWeb, a leading provider of agricultural insurance. After becoming a member this October, Laura Jennings, Director of Gauntlet Risk Management (Coventry), has become a key figure in FarmWeb’s national network, offering specially tailored agricultural insurance solutions in Warwickshire, […]
Tesco Reveal the Delights of Helers Coloured Cheshire
As Joseph Heler’s plight to save Cheshire cheese spreads throughout the country, so does the cheese itself as Tesco launch Heler’s award-winning Coloured Cheshire on to deli counters in 74 stores around the North on 24th October. Cheshire cheese is currently having a revival thanks to the hard work of producers from the county. Starting […]
Red Tractor launches campaign to save the Sunday Lunch
Red Tractor is launching a new campaign to promote the traditional Sunday lunch as a vehicle to communicate quality food, assured standards, traceable sourcing and the values embodied in the Red Tractor logo. This integrated campaign which runs throughout November, will target consumers through a national radio campaign, digital platform, PR, in-store activity, as well […]
FUW launches Single Payment ready reckoner
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has launched a ready reckoner application on its website – www.fuw.org.uk – which allows Welsh farmers to calculate what their future direct payments could look like under two different flat-rate payment models. FUW director of agricultural policy Nick Fenwick said today: “There is a huge amount of uncertainty regarding what […]
Welsh farming women see how BWMB works for British sheep farmers
Members of the North East Wales Women’s Food and Farming Union group saw for themselves the complex nature of the British Wool Marketing Board’s work to maximise the value of British Wool last week when they visited BWMB’s headquarters in Bradford. First stop of the day for the visitors was the fortnightly wool auction which […]
