Durham farm attraction wins gold at Tourism Awards
One of Durhams most popular tourist attractions has again scooped a GOLD award, after it was named Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the prestigious North East England Tourism Awards 2011. Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester, which celebrated 30 years in the business this year, had been nominated for an award, for the third […]
BEPA Pulse Market Update
UK pea crops have yielded exceptionally well this year despite the spring drought, and quality has been good too after almost ideal harvest conditions. The drought in the eastern part of the country, balanced by good conditions in other parts of the UK, mean that bean yield and quality have been extremely variable. […]
Bruising costs potato growers 26 million a year
With dry weather exacerbating the risk of bruising potatoes at harvest, Potato Council has called on growers to take a proactive stance and make quality assessments at all stages of harvesting, from lifting to store loading. “In addition to costing growers an estimated 26 million per year, bruising does untold damage to consumer […]
A Fresh Outlook for the Potato Category
Over 80% of shoppers want more information on variety and usage Four in ten potato shoppers decide to purchase in-store When it comes to potatoes, shoppers care more about value than price These are some of the key findings from a new report that aims to help the fresh potato sector deliver a […]
BASF announces approval for new SDHI Xemium for use in spring 2012
Cereal growers will have the option of a powerful new weapon in their fungicide armoury next spring, with the approval of BASFs unique SDHI fungicide Xemium, by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate. We are delighted to be able to announce that the formulated product Adexar containing Xemium and epoxiconazole, has been registered in the UK ahead […]
Compassion condemns EU decision on illegal eggs
Compassion in World Farming is shocked by a U-turn from the EU Commissioner in charge of animal welfare that will mean illegal eggs could still be sold after a ban on barren battery cages comes into force in January next year. In a meeting of the European Parliaments Agriculture Committee yesterday afternoon Commissioner John Dalli […]
Bruising advice offered at North of England Event
This year’s Potato Council North of England Event included a series of practical, in-the-field interactive workshops and trials, with key industry figures such as Eric Anderson from Scottish Agronomy and Barry Baker from Grimme offering tips on reducing bruising. “Bruising is a significant factor affecting the whole of the GB potato industry and it is […]
FUW conference to discuss CAP reform plans
Welsh farmers will have an opportunity to voice their views about the ECs CAP proposals on Thursday October 20 during a conference organised by the union at Aberystwyth Art Centre under the theme Unravelling CAP Reform. Bearing in mind that the EC is expected to reveal its CAP reform proposals next Wednesday October 12, this […]
Pulse crop competition gives top pulse growers and their merchants the chance to shine
This years National Dried Pulse competition, held by BEPA (British Edible Pulse Association) is ideal opportunity to show the quality of peas and beans produced by British growers and handled by our members, says BEPA President Peter Smith. “Members can send in samples of the best peas or beans handled from the 2011 harvest and […]
