Agnew hammers EU for interfering In the design of mini-tractors
Stuart Agnew, the UKIP MEP for the Eastern Counties has strongly criticised the EU for a directive on the design of roll over safety features on mini-tractors which has been passed by the European Parliament this week in Strasbourg (11.5.11). Mr Agnew, who is a Norfolk based farmer and UKIPs spokesman on Agriculture said: The […]
BBC Good Food Show announces Producers’ Bursary Award Scheme winners for the Summer Show
The BBC Good Food Show today officially announced the winners of the Producers Bursary Awards for The BBC Good Food Show Summer 2011. The winners will be offered a free of charge stand in the heart of this Summers Show at Birminghams NEC to raise awareness of their brand through selling and sampling to over […]
CLA says Committee on Climate Change too cautious on biofuels
The CLA is deeply disappointed the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has failed to recognise the role of biogas in transport issues in its report, Climate Resilient Infrastructure: Preparing for a Changing Climate Today. The report, published on 9 May, stated that the tension between use of land for growth of biofuels, feedstocks and food […]
Land Rover Discovery 4 named Diesel Car’s Best 4×4 Car for second consecutive year
One year on there is still nothing to rival the Land Rover Discovery 4 as it claims its second successive ‘Best 4×4’ title in the 2011 Diesel Car awards. Announcing the award, Diesel Car Editor Iain Robertson declared: If there is a more all-round capable car than the Discovery 4, we have yet to encounter […]
Advice as Single Farm Payment application deadline looms
With the Single Farm Payment application date deadline looming, senior Moneycorp dealer, Chris Redfern offers some advice…. Large fluctuations in exchange rates look set to continue as the European and UK economies struggle to recover from the events of the last few years. As the Single Farm Payment deadline approaches on the 15th May, it […]
New Holland Blue Power in the Emerald Isle
Ireland has become home to a special edition New Holland Blue Power T7060: Its the first Blue Power tractor to venture over to the Emerald Isle. The tractor has joined the team at Michael and Gabriel Hoeys Country Crest operation. This fully integrated agri-business employs 170 people and is responsible for packing most of the […]
Wool prices at 25 year high – sheep farmers told at NSA Welsh Sheep event
British Wool prices have reached a twenty five year high and the promise of much better returns to the producer is the clear message from the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) at the NSA event to be held at Maesllwyni & Maesterran, Penegoes, Machynlleth on Wednesday (18th May 2011). New Board Member, Bedwyr Jones says, […]
Rape variety Bohemes light leaf spot resistance gives it extra boost in Scotland
A candidate oilseed rape variety for the North is defying disease and weather conditions in Morayshire, showing a significantly better performance than its neighbours so far this season. Boheme has dominated vigour and winter hardiness scoring in Frank Thomsons oilseed rape field variety trials, which he puts down the varietys light leaf spot resistance. Rape […]
Hot humid conditions raise blight risk
Recent heavy rain showers onto warm soils will quickly create hot and humid conditions that are highly conducive to blight, according to Syngenta Potato Fungicides Manager, Stephen Williams. As soon as crops reach a stage of touching between rows growers must ensure they are using a highly robust fungicide programme and maintaining spray intervals, he […]
