NFU lobbying could secure one in ten year inspection on assured dairy farms
Over five years of relentless lobbying efforts by the NFU look set to culminate in a huge victory for dairy farmers as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) launches its consultation on proposals to reduce dairy hygiene inspections to one in ten years on assured dairy farms. Under the proposed changes, which are out for consultation […]
Farmers cooperatives Members save 000s on energy costs
Despite the recent massive increases in the cost of fuel and electricity on the spot market over the winter period, Members of one of the UKs leading farmers cooperatives have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of Pounds as a result of the Groups specially negotiated contract on electricity and advanced warning of price rises on […]
Your chance to be top of the crops!
The East of England Agricultural Society will be once again searching for the best farms in their annual Farm Business Awards. The 2011 Awards sets to highlight the achievements, innovation and hard work which go into local farming businesses. The Society is also delighted to announce five new sponsors for its Farm Business Awards. The […]
Staff changes at the NFU
The NFU is pleased to announce a number of new key appointments at its Stoneleigh Park head office. Current Head of Food and Farming Kevin Pearce has been promoted to Director of Regions and is replaced by Philip Hudson, who takes up his new position on February 1 2011. Philip has worked at the NFU […]
INRA, French national institute for agricultural research is recruiting 53 researchers
As of the 20th January, INRA is launching its annual recruitment campaign for researchers. As the leading agricultural research institution in Europe, and second largest in the world, INRA aims for excellence to face the major challenges of today in environmental, economic and social terms. The first French research organisation to earn the HR excellence […]
Dr.Carrot Returns Thanks to the British Carrot Growers Association
During the Second World War, the Ministry of Food developed a cartoon character called Dr. Carrot as part of an educational campaign to show people how to eat healthily during rationing. Today as we struggle against an obesity epidemic and harsh economic times, the British Carrot Growers Association has decided to follow in the footsteps […]
East Anglian Farmers collect awards for enterprising schemes
Its awards season for the movie industry and also – but possibly a little less glamorous – the agricultural diversification sector. Today ( Wednesday January 19) the Suffolk Agricultural Association (SAA) and Ashton Graham Solicitors held their version of the Hollywood Oscars as it awarded farmers for their outstanding enterprise and innovation at the Best […]
Scotland offers model for innovative EU agriculture, SAC tells House of Lords
A House of Lords Committee has been told that the Scottish model for applying the latest scientific research has distinct advantages for promoting innovation in European agriculture. Addressing the Lords EU Sub-Committee for Agriculture Fisheries and Environment, SACs Professor John Oldham stressed, however, that greater recognition of the value of applied research and more effective […]
Just 2 weeks left to nominate your most valued on-farm machine in the RASEs re-launched Machinery Equipment Award
The Royal Agricultural Society of England has re-launched its Machinery Equipment Award – one of the oldest-established and best-known farm machinery awards in the world to give farmers and contractors the opportunity to recognise the machine or equipment which is most valued by their business. Historically, the Societys Machinery Award Scheme involved manufacturers nominating their […]
