BOCM PAULS increases production in Scotland
BOCM PAULS, the UKs leading animal feed manufacturer, has reported a considerable increase in the level of its retail business in Scotland over the last five years, running counter to the trend experienced by many companies in the livestock sector over the same period. The market leader in terms of all-round manufacturing quality and standards […]
CLA President challenges Government in major speech on rural economy
CLA President William Worsley today (Thursday, 3 March 2011) gave a major speech setting out his vision for the countryside. Mr Worsley used the Associations spring Council meeting to deliver a 20-minute address highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the rural economy and calling on the Coalition Government to take action in a number of […]
New shrimp named after scientist
Its white, around 6cm long and has so far only been seen scuttling across the soft sediment floor five to six miles below the worlds deepest ocean. Its a new species of shrimp and its been named Princaxelia jamiesoni after the University of Aberdeen scientist who discovered it in trenches at the bottom of the North […]
Getting the best dock control in grassland
Controlling docks in grassland is important to maintain forage quality and livestock output, but herbicide choice is limited. Squire Ultra is one of the few herbicides recommended in grassland, particularly in grass with a clover component. Its use can prolong the productive life of both permanent and rotational grassland, but it is important to get […]
Retailers must adopt new style of leadership as perfect storm hits, says NFU
NFU President, Peter Kendall today (Tuesday) urged retailers to take greater responsibility for their actions and those of their immediate suppliers. He delivered the warning at the opening of the South-East Agri Expo in Kent. I read a recent article in The Grocer in which Sainsburys Chief Justin King said that its not our role […]
New Holland flies the flag for the royal wedding
One of the more creative products being released to celebrate the royal wedding this year has to be from New Holland. The company is offering a complimentary Union Flag bonnet to all customers who buy a tractor from their range during April. New Hollands Marketing Manager Richard Spencer says the royal wedding is an occasion […]
Cricketer Farm appoints new Managing Director
Cricketer Farm, the Somerset based award-winning cheesemaker, is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Managing Director (MD) Greg Parsons. Greg will be leaving his current role as Commercial Director of Ashley Chase, to join Cricketer. Greg comments: For over 60 years Cricketer Farm has been making award-winning cheese and I am really excited […]
NFU set for win on dairy water inspections
Dairy farmers are set to be exempt from costly inspections on their water supplies following a successful campaign by the NFU. New regulations are due to come into force in April this year aimed at guaranteeing that the public is not at risk from consuming food or drink produced with water from private supplies. However, […]
Free CLA Student Membership available
The CLA today (1 March) extended its Student Membership package to the sons and daughters of existing landowning and business and professional CLA members for free making an annual saving of 30. CLA Student Membership is available to anyone studying on a full-time or part-time land related course in England or Wales. Membership provides regular […]
