British Sugar workers accept pay offer
Unite members at four British Sugar plants in the East of England have reluctantly accepted a 3.5 per cent pay offer. Unites 250 members – based at the plants at Wissington, near Kings Lynn; Cantley, near Great Yarmouth; Bury St Edmunds; and Newark in Nottinghamshire – decided to accept the offer after there […]
HSA invites applications for the 2012 Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) is now inviting applications for its 2012 Dorothy Sidley Memorial Scholarships. The Scholarships, established in 1986 as a memorial to the late Dorothy Sidley MBE, support students and industry trainees undertaking scientific research projects that are aimed at improving the welfare of food animals during transport, in markets or at […]
Hampton Steel Ltd Launches XNET
Hampton Steel Ltd, one of the UKs premier manufacturers of wire fencing and related products, launched their revolutionary XNET fencing system at their factory in Wellingborough. With support from Peter Bone MP and key industry representatives from UK and EIRE, Hamptons Chairman, Christopher Durham, introduced a newly rebranded Hampton Steel and company video, followed […]
Potato Council teams up with ‘Small Potatoes’
Potato Council and TV production company Little Airplane Productions, the team behind 3rd & Bird and The Wonder Pets, have joined forces to take Small Potatoes on an interactive tour of the country, and introduce children and their parents to the enjoyment of potatoes this autumn. The Small Potatoes series, which is shown on CBeebies, […]
Forward planning problems as harvest drags on-SAC experts urge farmers to be on alert
This years protracted harvest may not have seen the flattened crops of years like 1985 but SAC Crop and Soil specialists point out that, along with high drying charges or tracked and wheel damaged fields, the 2011 conditions have left other issues for farmers to take account of. Well made plans may have to change. […]
Ceres PR and LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday nominated for prestigious award
Food PR specialist Ceres has been shortlisted for a CIPR PRide Award for its work on LEAFs Open Farm Sunday (OFS). The awards recognise excellence and proof of success therefore acknowledging that this campaign is amongst the best in the UK. Jennifer John, Ceres MD says: There were over 1,000 entries to this years awards […]
The drought that got away
Irrigate with the right amount of water, at the right time, in the right place, growers were urged by Dr Jerry Knox at the well-attended Potato Council East of England day (September 1, Tuddenham, Bury St Edmunds). Improved water efficiency may not necessarily mean using less water, but it should ensure maximum crop uptake and […]
Wanted Bright Sparks for Careers in Farming & the Rural Sector!
The necessity of attracting bright, intelligent young people into rural industries, including farming, will be highlighted at a conference to be held at Askham Bryan College next month. With Adam Henson of BBC TV’s Countryfile as the keynote speaker, the event will emphasise the need to not only attract the brightest and best, but the […]
The last shearing competition of the season held at the Kington Show
Visitors to Kington Show in Herefordshire (10/9/11) were treated to a fine display of sheep shearing by competitors from all over the United Kingdom. Since they started in 2006, the shearing competitions at Kington Show have become increasingly popular, and are a testament to the numbers of talented young shearers in Britain today. I think […]
