Industry extremely disappointed at SPS failure
The leaders of the NFU, CLA and TFA have reacted with extreme disappointment to news that the RPA will not achieve the target of paying 95 per cent of 2010 Single Payment Scheme (SPS) claims by value by March 31 – the estimated figure will be nearer to 90 per cent. Defra Minister Jim Paice […]
Spaldings charity tandem skydive aims to raise 5000 for RABI
A team of 13 brave Spaldings employees will be jumping out of a plane on 21st May to raise thousands of pounds for their charity partner the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. The team made up of employees from Spaldings Lincoln based head office will be jumping in tandem with a qualified instructor at Target Skysports […]
New ‘3D’ feed analysis becomes a reality
A new approach to analysing the nutritional components of maize could produce a 10% improvement in its utilisation in rations and form a new base for re-evaluating all livestock feed materials in the future. The work at the Arvalis Research Centre near Nantes in France is already attracting interest from seed breeding organisations, feed companies […]
Sprint Fuels proves its a class act!
Sprint Fuels, the Kent-based distributer of home heating oil, agricultural, commercial and road fuels swapped their usual tanker for an E-Type Jaguar this week, to compliment their trade stand at the Agri-Expo (SE) 2011. The event, held at the Kent County Showground on 1st March, was organised by R.A.M.S.A.K and officially opened by Peter Kendall, […]
Charity seeks information on rural social networking for development
The Arkleton Trust is a UK-based charity with a special interest in stimulating thinking about new approaches to innovation and education in rural areas throughout the world. The Trust has now invited applications for short-term funded fellowship support to explore issues surrounding the contribution of social networking towards sustainable rural development. The Arkleton Trust and […]
Power Takes Off with HL 150T
Hardmet Landforce have recently introduced their HL 150T tractor driven PTO wood chipper to the range. The HL 150T is straightforward to tractor mount and offers a powerful but lower cost solution to farmers, landscapers and contractors looking for the versatility that a tractor mounted machine can provide. The HL150T can handle wood up to […]
Dr Simon Oxley to head up HGCA Recommended Lists team
HGCA has announced the appointment of Dr Simon Oxley to the role of Senior Research and KT Manager (Recommended Lists and Agronomy) following a nationwide search. Dr Oxley will head up the team responsible for producing the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds when he joins HGCA in May following the retirement of long-standing Recommended […]
Additional payment for ex-DFB suppliers a positive move, says FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today described as a positive development the additional 2p per litre former suppliers of collapsed cooperative Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) are to get for milk they had to sell for a much reduced price before they could find a new buyer. “We must look on the positive side because […]
EU funding opportunities free support and advice available!
With European Union funding currently proving crucial to UK organisations, companies in the agri-tech sector are being offered advice straight from the horses mouth at a free advice day to be held on 18th March. The event, organised by the IATC (International Agri-Technology Centre), will give agri-tech businesses working across the food and non-food supply […]
