FUW slams EC refusal to recognise sheep EID problems
The EC’s failure to allow rules which deal with technological failures while using electrical instruments to read electronic sheep identification (EID) tags was slammed by Farmers’ Union of Wales president Gareth Vaughan today (Wednesday May 18). Speaking at the NSA Welsh Sheep Event near Machynlleth, Mr Vaughan revealed he had written to the ECs agriculture […]
SUMO UK LTD wins RASES 2011 Sir Roland Burke Machinery Trophy Award
SUMO UK, manufacturers of a highly rated, robust and innovative range of cultivation equipment at their factory near York, have been awarded the prestigious Sir Roland Burke Machinery Trophy for 2011. The Burke Trophy is presented to a company with manufacturing facilities within the United Kingdom which has distinguished itself by making significant contributions over […]
Taks Force report is good news for Red Tractor assured farmers
Red Tractor Assurance welcomes the Task Force recommendations to reduce government inspections for assured farmers. Over the past two decades, the UK food and farming industry has developed robust private sector assurance schemes. Now Defra’s Task Force on Farm Regulation www.defra.gov.uk/food-farm/farm-manage/farm-regulation has recognised that membership of an assurance scheme indicates that the business has a […]
Farming red tape to be unravelled
Work will begin immediately to cut red tape in farming, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today. The bureaucracy-busting promise was made as the independent Farming Regulation Task Force presented its recommendations for reducing the administrative burden faced by farmers and food producers. The report makes more than 200 recommendations following an extensive review of all […]
Another Successful Watercress Festival Heralds the Start of a Bumper Season for Watercress Growers
The British watercress season got off to a flying start with record crowds attending this years Annual Watercress Festival on Sunday (May 15). For the eighth year the small market town of Alresford and capital of the Watercress world hosted the festival to celebrate the start of the new watercress season which runs from May […]
URALCHEM Trading SIA is certified within FIAS
London, UK 17 May, 2011. URALCHEM Trading SIA, Latvia (a subsidiary of Uralchem, OJSC) has successfully passed FIAS (Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme) certification. FIAS is a joint UK industry and government initiative designed to ensure legislative compliance, security, traceability, safety and good practice in the mineral fertiliser supply chain. The companys efforts have been recognised […]
Farm industry leaders pledge to reduce death and injury toll
CLA President William Worsley will tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 May) join other industry leaders in pledging to improve the safety record of people working in agriculture and forestry. The launch of the Farm Safety Charter follows a ground-breaking industry summit held last year to find tangible ways of bolstering farm safety and reducing deaths and injuries. […]
Audi builds firm foundations for UK Q3 launch
Generous UK specification is an added attraction for new more compact Audi SUV: Third Audi Q-series model opens for ordering in June with attractive 24,560 OTR entry price first UK deliveries in November Four engines available, all directly injected and turbocharged and all optimised by start-stop and energy recuperation systems 2.0 TFSI 170PS, 2.0 TFSI […]
Biggest ever Renewables area at Cereals
Renewable energy exhibitors are gearing up for a busy time at Cereals 2011 as farmer interest in the sector gathers pace. This years event, organised by Haymarket Exhibitions and taking place at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June, boasts the biggest Renewables and Waste Management area yet. More than 30 companies […]
