Cause for concern as RBST releases 2011 Watchlist
With the launch of the 2011 RBST Watchlist, the official record of the numbers of the UKs rare native livestock breeds, the charity has issued a warning. While a number of breeds have maintained their populations, some worrying trends are emerging in others which indicate a decline in the numbers and registrations. One factor that […]
New Antara enters UK SUV market at under 20K
With a refreshed exterior design, new engines, revised chassis settings and an upgraded interior, the Vauxhall Antara combines off-road flair with practicality for the 2011 model year. The all-new engine line-up comprising two diesel units (both meeting Euro 5 emissions standards) guarantees improved driving performance with significantly reduced consumption and emissions. Both the six-speed transmissions […]
Designer wheat, cow hide coats and happy farmers: Rural Business Conference hits the right notes for farmers
Bishop Burton Centre for Agricultural Innovations annual Rural Business Conference yet again gave a packed house plenty to think about when it was held at the College yesterday. The event, which was entitled Food Production: More for Less, gave delegates a chance to hear from a wide range of speakers, all of whom examined how […]
Wake-up call to Heritage crimes
English Heritage Calls on Communities to Help Tackle Heritage Crime Crimes and anti-social behaviour that damage Englands historic environment will for the first time be tackled in a much more coordinated way through a new initiative launched by English Heritage today (11th February 2011). Under the strategic guidance of English Heritage, the Police (through the […]
Win a luxury FX30 for a month as Drive Infiniti goes live in London
Drive Infiniti is taking to the streets of London for an unprecedented roadshow, during which fans will be offered the chance to win a month in the driving seat! The unique event will offer residents of London and surrounding areas an exclusive chance to win ownership of the iconic FX30 for one month, including fuel. […]
TV Chef Hosts A Dales Kitchen Challenge
TV Chef Rosemary Shrager has challenged two teams to create a mouth-watering dish using Jervaulx Blue Cheese in a cook-off in The Wensleydale Creamerys new-look Visitor Centre. Rosemary, who has appeared on numerous TV programmes including The Alan Titchmarsh Show and Ladette to Lady, devised and demonstrated two recipes – ‘Seared Loin of Pork with […]
A fresh outlook – Potato Council Retail Conference
An audience of retail buyers and suppliers, packers, distributors and growers gathered in London for the bi-annual conference, which revealed new insight into consumers shopping habits and how it can be used to make the potato category more informative and inspirational and help drive up sales. New research, commissioned by Potato Council, highlighted that […]
Alert for future of British beef supply unless action is taken now
The NFU beef group has issued an alert today calling on the whole of the supply chain to back British beef farmers, as prices continue to fall below the cost of production. NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh said: The current situation has been compounded by Defras Farm Income forecasts which dont make for pleasant […]
Love is…..a revolutionary new dating service for food businesses
A new dating service for food businesses will go live on Valentines Day in a bid to create new markets for buyers and sellers, cut food waste and reduce spiralling transport costs. A cross between an online dating agency and eBay, MyFoodTrader.com puts the reputation of the business in the spotlight and then finds perfect […]
