First wood-digesting enzyme found in bacteria could boost biofuel production
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)-led Integrated Biorefining Research and Technology (IBTI) Club have identified an enzyme in bacteria which could be used to make biofuel production more efficient. The research is published in the 14 June Issue of the American Chemical Society journal Biochemistry. This research, carried out by […]
Health & Safety Event at Writtle College proves popular with Farmers
Over 80 farmers from the East of England attended the Writtle College and Landskills East free Health and Safety event at the College campus on Thursday 9 June. The popular event hosted six interactive safety workshops providing common sense solutions to farmers about reducing the risks on their farms. The workshops included the following sessions: […]
Foaling live! MyFarm to live webcast birth of Shire Horse
Queenie, the only Shire Horse mare at Wimpole Home Farm [1] in Cambridgeshire is preparing to give birth. And, as part of the National Trusts MyFarm (http://www.my-farm.org.uk) [2] experiment, the birth will be broadcast live over the internet. The live streaming which can be viewed now – is a key part of the MyFarm project, […]
Food for thought at Farming Conference
From recruiting young farmers and the importance of local produce to anaerobic digestion; experts from the world of farming are to share their perspective on the issues currently affecting the industry at the Hampshire Farming Conference 2011 The annual event, organised by Hampshire County Council and supported by Natwest and the Hampshire Economic Partnership, is […]
Compassion in World Farming wins Observer Ethical Awards 2011
The prestigious accolade was awarded at Londons Victoria & Albert museum for Compassions work to end factory farming and in particular their successful Cows Belong in Fields campaign. This was the charitys response to the proposed mega-dairy at Nocton, Lincolnshire where thousands of cows would potentially spend the majority of their lives indoors. Accepting the […]
Genome sequence could reveal Achilles’ heels of important wheat disease
Research published in PLoS Genetics today (9 June) provides insights into how an important fungal disease is able to evade wheats defences. The researchers hope that the study, which reveals the fungus complete genome sequence, will enable them to breed resistant crop plants or improve the use of pesticides. The genome sequence was produced by […]
Government crushes solar and biogas hopes
The NFU has reacted with deep disappointment following today’s publication of the Government’s plans for a ‘fast-track’ review of solar and biogas feed-in tariffs. New tariffs announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), which are exactly as proposed in the consultation launched in March, will restrict the solar and farm biogas industries […]
Record breaker weekend at Carrington
The 2011 Carrington Rally (29 & 30 May) succeeded in breaking two records; the number of visitors to the Rally on the Sunday and the number of visitors to its website during the month of May. Almost 4,000 people came through the gates for the first day of the Rally while internet surfers raised the […]
Last call for entries to animal welfare awards
Food and fashion companies have just days left to be in the running for a prestigious award which would highlight their commitment to animal welfare. The closing date for this years RSPCA Good Business Awards, which are free to enter, has been extended until Friday, 24 June and a panel of industry judges are preparing […]
