Provisional results reveal high average specific weight for GB wheat
The average specific weight for wheat harvested in 2015 is one of the highest on record, according to the provisional results of AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds’ Cereal Quality Survey 2015. For the 22,004 wheat sample data analysed by 31 August, the provisional average specific weight was 79.8kg/hl. However, current results are predominantly based on wheat […]
Successful WVPA Congress
Their XIXth World Veterinary Poultry Congress has been a great success for both WVPA and their local South African branch, who organised the event in Cape Town, South Africa. The event attracted some 1300 delegates from 70 or so countries who attended presentations on all aspects of poultry disease and its diagnosis, management and control. […]
Agri.cycle announce support for farming and rural crafts scholarship schemes
To celebrate 10 years since the launch of their company, Agri.cycle, the farm plastic waste recycling company are proud to announce their link ups with the scholarship schemes of the Worshipful Company of Farmers and QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust), a charity formed and supported by Royal Warrant Holders. Agri.cycle, based in Lincolnshire, who operate […]
Batman and Robin deliver three-wheeler to farmer
Robert Wrinch got a big yellow surprise on his 50th birthday – a three-wheel Rialto Reliant van, delivered to him by friends dressed as Batman and Robin! Robert, an arable farmer from Suffolk, now wants to use his treasured three-wheeler (which the family has called Madge), to produce a calendar detailing her farming adventures as […]
100 young leaders develop ideas on global food challenges
By 2050, more than 9 billion people will live on our planet. This fact results in a dilemma: less available agricultural land to produce food for this growing world population. Ultimately, this scenario leads to the overarching question on how to feed this hungry planet. That’s why, from 24-27 August in Canberra, Australia, Bayer and […]
What’s happening to the oilseeds market?
After another year of relatively low rapeseed prices, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Grain Market Outlook Conference this October will explore in detail what’s in store for the oilseeds markets. Dr Julian McGill, Head of Special Projects at LMC International, will analyse the outlook for the oilseeds market for farmers, agronomists, traders and industry specialists at […]
New plan will boost starter homes in rural areas
Villages and towns in England’s rural communities will be allowed to build starter homes for local residents as part of plans set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and Environment Secretary, Elizabeth Truss in the Government’s first ever Rural Productivity Plan. The plan, announced as latest figures show thousands of people are […]
Farm & Rural Business Event gathers momentum
Next year’s inaugural Farm & Rural Business Event is gathering momentum, attracting a huge amount of interest from exhibitors and sponsors alike. “Whether farmers are looking to improve efficiencies, diversify into alternative enterprises, bring new blood into the business or completely change tack, the Farm & Rural Business Event is sure to inspire them,” says […]
Action needed at UK and European level
Following yesterdays’s meeting of UK farming unions and ministers, Deputy Minister for Farming and Food in Wales, Rebecca Evans said, “The supply chain remains a critical element within both the milk and red meat sectors. “All in the supply chain need to act in a responsible manner if the industry is to safely negotiate the […]
