Are soil dwelling nematodes sensitive to genetically modified Bt maize?
Nematodes, or roundworms, are the most species?rich and abundant group of soil?dwelling organisms, and are found in almost all habitats, including the soil, rivers and lakes and the sea. By specialising in a range of different feeding habits, they occupy key positions in food webs and play a vital role in the soil nutrient cycle. […]
Goodyear Optitrac H+ The new standard for Harvesters
Goodyear is pleased to announce a new family in the OPTITRAC range specifically developed for harvester machines: The OPTITRAC H+. The OPTITRAC H+ range will include tyres which are designed to operate at higher deflection levels which are marked with the letters IF as a prefix to the size and CFO as a suffix. These […]
Bill McKelvey to Step Down Next Year SAC Principal Announces his Plans in the Week he is Honoured
Professor Bill McKelvey, Chief Executive and Principal of SAC has decided to step down at the end of January 2012. By then he will have been in his post for ten years. Bill McKelvey announced his plans in the same week he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a significant […]
MIN-NO project attracts major funds to address nitrous oxide emissions from arable agriculture
A large LINK funded consortium has been launched to address the scientific and practical challenges of minimising nitrous oxide emissions from UK arable cropping. MIN-NO, a 21 strong consortium, has been awarded almost 2 million of Defra and Scottish Government LINK funds with matching industry contributions over five years. The work will focus on the […]
Five New Technical Notes in SAC Catalogue
SACs catalogue of short practical field guides has been extended with the recent addition of five new Technical Notes. These are produced with funding from the Scottish Government under the Veterinary and Advisory Services (VAS) programme. For many years the Technical Notes have offered a highly valued service to the farming community, rural professionals and […]
Stock fencing April price rises warning
A huge rise in the cost of steel rod, equal to the last peak nearly four years ago, could force up the price of some stock fencing by up to 15 per cent in April. Thats the warning from Betafence, which makes the Rylock range of stock fencing, barbed wire and fencing wire, following an […]
Down Ampney Farm scoops Business of the Year Award
The Co-operatives Down Ampney estate, in Gloucestershire, has been named Business of the Year 2010 at The Co-operative Farms annual conference and dinner. The awards ceremony, which celebrated excellence and innovation across The Co-operatives farming business, took place at The Co-operative Groups headquarters in Manchester. The Down Ampney estate was awarded the accolade on the […]
Margaret celebrates 65 amazing years of life on a Goole farm
At a time when most people are drawing their pensions, 78 year-old Margaret Aldam is celebrating a milestone achievement, having worked at The Co-operatives farm in Goole for an amazing 65 years this spring. Margaret, from Goole, has been honoured for her loyalty and hard work for The Co-operative Farms, with a long-service award. Managing […]
Euro ban could blanket Scotland in bracken
A proposed European Commission ban on a chemical vital for controlling the spread of bracken could see Scotlands moorlands disappear under a blanket of ferns, Struan Stevenson MEP has warned. Scottish Conservative Mr Stevenson and fellow Scottish MEP George Lyon have written a joint letter to Europe’s Health Commissioner, John Dalli, asking him to intervene […]
