High-welfare veal recognised by Compassion in World Farming
Brookfield Farm, a high-welfare veal range, has been awarded a Calf Commendation Award at this years Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards run by Compassion in World Farming. Brookfield Farm is supplied by Tarrant Valley Livestock, a high-welfare calf and beef rearing operation which is a joint venture between farmer, David Tory, and meat suppliers and […]
Scientific trial highlights varying impact of soil compaction between different harvester tyres
A trial conducted by an independent soil scientist has found significant differences in the level of soil compaction from a combine harvester, depending on the make and type of tyre fitted. This can have a significant impact on plant root growth and yield potential. The trial was carried out by Philip J Wright BSc (Hons) […]
SACs Rural Policy Centre welcomes new Agricultural Innovation report
SACs Rural Policy Centre (RPC) has welcomed the publication of a new House of Lords Sub-Committee report calling for greater innovation in EU Agriculture. The RPCs Professor John Oldham gave evidence to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment EU Sub-Committee during its year-long investigation, the conclusions of which were published today. Professor Oldham believes the Committees […]
Farming minister meets new FUW President and Deputy
The Farmers Union of Wales has welcomed the Welsh Governments commitment to a strong Common Agricultural Policy and recognition of the symbiotic relationship between food production and the environment during a meeting with deputy minister for agriculture Alun Davies. The meeting, attended by senior FUW officials and staff, was held in response to the ministers […]
The Malthouse benefits from Cembrit natural slate
A feature of the Romsey skyline will be preserved in its original glory thanks to Glendyne slate from Cembrit. Recently converted into apartments, the Malthouse is an old brewery building with a distinctive roof that has been refurbished as part of the construction work. The Glendyne slates are a perfect match for the original Welsh […]
The Crown Estate reports records profit
The Crown Estate earned a net profit (income surplus) of 230.9 million in the year ending 31 March 2011, up 9.6% on the previous year. This marks a record return for the business, which pays its profit to the Treasury for the benefit of the nations finances. For the first time The Crown Estates total […]
BEPA Pulse Market Update
Peter Smith, President of BEPA, comments: Summary There is little to report for market activity this month, apart from the bearish effects after very high USA corn planting/stock estimates sent commodities down across the board, as funds responded by baling out of the sector. June figures from France suggest that the recent rainfall was […]
PGRO Pulse Crop Bulletin
Becky Ward, PGRO senior technical officer, advises: Aphids Numbers of aphids are continuing to increase in both peas and beans as the weather remains warm. Pea aphids in combining peas should be treated with an aphicide when 20% of plants are affected and vining peas when 15% of plants are affected. Combining peas are susceptible […]
NFU celebrates new labelling laws on fresh meat
The European Parliaments decision to extend mandatory country of origin labelling to fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry is a boost for consumers, the NFU has said. Todays adoption of the Food Information to Consumers report is the culmination of more than seven years of persistent lobbying and detailed policy development by the […]
