FUW welcomes EU Parliment CAP report
The decision of MEPs from across the political spectrum to support the Dess Report on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was described by new Farmers’ Union of Wales president Emyr Jones today as a significant step forward. However, in welcoming the reports general thrust and its emphasis on food production, Mr Jones […]
Efra moves to tackle climate of fear in groceries supply chain
The Efra select committee has today moved to give the groceries code adjudicator new powers to combat the climate of fear that exists in the groceries supply chain. The announcement comes a week after NFU President Peter Kendall gave evidence to the committee and recommended amendments to make the draft bill stronger and the adjudicator […]
New BSE testing age rules are common sense says NFU
News that the age of BSE testing has been raised from 48 months to 72 months has been welcomed as a common sense move by the NFU. The new rules, which come into force on July 1 2011, have been implemented after EU ministers agreed that with just a handful of cases now across Europe […]
Crowds shrug off showers to enjoy the County Show
Showers failed to stop the fun at this years Lincolnshire Show, the countys big day out. Early estimates put total visitor figures at around 68,000, matching last years record figures. This was also the year that social media attention for the Show stormed ahead helping to drive visitor interest before and during the Show, with […]
Response to Government proposals to reform animal welfare inspections GB
UK farmers, who are part of farm assurance schemes including Red Tractor, could face fewer animal welfare inspections under new Government plans put out for consultation by Defra on 15 June 2011[1] (Consultation on reforming the GB Animal Welfare Inspection Regime). Yesterday David Clarke, CEO of Red Tractor Assurance was at Westminster to give evidence […]
Fertilizers are an essential component of long-term food security, agricultural market stability and sustainable farming
Today the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) released its medium-term Fertilizer Outlook 2011-2015 to the public. The report clearly highlights the interdependence of the fertilizer industry and the agricultural sector. Fertilizer markets for the main nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) have fully recovered from the downturn in 2008/09. This improved environment provides […]
Worcestershire YFC Winners at Three Counties!!!
Worcestershire have proudly been handed the title of the Winners Overall of the Young Farmers Section of the Three Counties Show. Worcestershire along with Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Young Farmers Clubs battled it out last weekend to be crowned the 2011 champions. Members from all over Worcestershire took part in the competitions which varied from the […]
Ayrshire food processing firm eyes UK market following German E.coli outbreak
FoodScience Ltd, the Ayrshire?based manufacturer of food processing aids, anticipates a rapid growth in its UK market share in the wake of food safety concerns following the E?coli outbreak in Germany. Its leading product, Hydromax, is already being used by a growing number of fresh food producers as a safe, non toxic way of decontaminating […]
Increased volumes brings growth and record results for farming business
Wynnstay Group, the agricultural and specialist retail business headquartered in Llansantffraid, has released half year trading figures which reveal record levels of growth. Founded in 1918 by tenant farmers – and with the majority of shares still owned by local farmers – the Group has announced a 37% rise in revenues for the six months […]
