Supermarkets must take notice of ASDA protests, says FUW
Protests by hundreds of farmers at Asda depots across the UK highlight the need for retailers to behave responsibly or face the threat of further action, says the Farmers Union of Wales. The protests, which were coordinated by Farmers For Action in response to milk discounting by the major retailer, took place at depots in […]
CLA launches High Hopes report to show the way up for the Uplands
The CLA today (Monday, 20 December) launches a key policy document on the Uplands. High Hopes CLA report on the Uplands is a follow-up to the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) report of July 2010, expanding on its themes and recommendations and extending them to the Uplands in Wales as well as in England. CLA […]
Farm Stay beats the recession odds with record year for members!
Farm accommodation group Farm Stay UK has welcomed a massive number of new self-catering members on board during 2010. Bed & breakfast establishments have long ruled the tables at Farm Stay but as a result of this increase, numbers of self-catering and bed & breakfast members are now matched something which hasnt happened in nearly […]
Oilseed rape variety decisions will have knock-on to 2013, says NFU
Oilseed rape growers who wish to farm save seed are being told that only certain varieties will be suitable for farm saving next year, the NFU said today. This follows important changes to rapeseed delivery specifications and information added to HGCAs new recommended lists. NFU chief arable adviser Guy Gagen said that farmers should carefully plan their […]
The fish text the farmer to demand more attention
While they havent quite cracked translating animal speech, British company Wood & Douglas, has achieved the next best thing by enabling fish to text the farmers mobile when they need some extra care and attention. With wild fish stocks depleted by decades of over-fishing, large scale fish farming has become a key industry for our […]
NFU wishes new RPA chief well
The NFU has reacted positively to news that Mark Grimshaw, former managing director at the Child Support Agency, has been appointed as new chief executive at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). The appointment was announced by Defra Minister Jim Paice yesterday. NFU President Peter Kendall said: I look forward to working constructively with Mark Grimshaw […]
CLA members put grit at the top of their Christmas list
The CLA says that many areas saw a marked improvement in snow clearing over the snowy period compared to last winter, with many more farmers and agricultural contractors clearing rural roads under contract. However, there is still room for improvement, says the Association, and restoring access to rural areas was the main concern among CLA […]
NFU calls urgent meeting over Arla proposals
A senior delegation from the NFU called an urgent meeting with Arla Foods UK CEO Peter Lauritzen this week to discuss the current dairy situation and communicate farmers views on the Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP) investment proposals. Speaking after the meeting, NFU dairy board chairman Mansel Raymond said: Having met many frustrated and dissatisfied […]
Londons vow to buy Red Tractor is boost for British produce
The Greater London Authority Groups vow to include sustainability requirements as part of its catering contracts from 2012 is a step forward in creating a lasting Olympic food legacy, says the NFU. The Mayor, Boris Johnson, has announced plans to use the Red Tractor scheme as a minimum standard for farm produce, as well as […]
