2011 Forage Survey highlights continuing maize expansion
UK dairy and beef farmers have increased their maize acreage by an average of 30% in the last five years, according to results from the 2011 National Maize Survey. Conducted by the Maize Growers Association, British Grassland Society and forage specialists Grainseed Ltd, the survey suggests the main reason for the crops rapid growth is […]
UK beef farmers will lose out on EU-Mercosur trade deal, says NFU
EU negotiators must recognise that a trade deal with the Latin American trade bloc Mercosur has the ability to seriously affect EU beef production, the NFU has warned. A study published last week by Copa, the umbrella organisation for farming unions across Europe, revealed trade liberalising talks could see a significant contraction in the EU […]
Crop protection sector urges Defra to keep robust UK pesticide controls
Representatives of the UK pesticide supply sector are urging the Government to maintain current controls on the use and distribution of pesticides as the EU Sustainable Use Directive is implemented into UK law. The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have both written to Defra Secretary Caroline Spelman expressing concern that the […]
CLA tells Government how to cut red tape in rural business
The CLA has told the Government what it must do to help the rural economy survive by cutting red tape. The Association, whose 35,000 members run more than 250 types of rural businesses, said David Camerons renewed commitment to cutting red tape and supporting business, made at the Conservative party spring conference, must include measures […]
Amarok takes centre stage as Volkswagen returns to the CV Show
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to announce a return to the CV Show with an exciting line-up of its latest vans and people carriers, including the first UK example of the double-cab Amarok pick-up. The hotly anticipated four-door, four-wheel drive Amarok will headline the Volkswagen stand in Hall 5, at Birminghams NEC from 12-14 April, […]
Agriculture Enquiry: Lords to hear from agricultural researchers in UK, Netherlands and France
The House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment will hear from European agricultural researchers as part of its inquiry into Innovation in EU Agriculture on Wednesday 9 March. The aim of the inquiry is to identify how innovation in EU agriculture can be best supported, particularly at a time when factors such […]
SAC Strengthens Links with Malawi Memorandum of Understanding to Lead to Mutual Benefits
SACs links with Malawi have been reinforced through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bunda College, University of Malawi at the British High Commission in the capital Lilongwe, Malawi. Bunda College/University of Malawi deals with issues of agriculture, rural development, environment and natural resources. Currently, Bunda College has 1300 students at both […]
International Potato growers and traders hear about Seed Potatoes produced in Britain
The Potato Council stand at Fruit Logistica (Berlin, February) received more than 150 industry direct enquiries for seed and ware potatoes this year. Driving demand for British seed potatoes, members of the Potato Council team and the Scottish Government liaised with industry representatives from countries such as the USA, Canada, Morocco, Namibia, Russia, Saudi Arabia […]
New 2011 product range catalogue from Weldability-SIF
Weldability-SIF, the UK based supplier of MIG, TIG, MMA, Spot and Oxy/Fuel welding and Plasma cutting machines, torches, accessories, consumables and personal protective equipment has launched its 2011 Product Range Catalogue – The Welders One-Stop Shop, which is available on line at www.weldability-sif.com or as a printed version free of charge upon request The new […]
