Britons Demands for Regional Produce Get Stronger
In recent research commissioned by fresh produce supplier From My Farm, 80% of the 14,000 respondents said they would like to see more locally grown produce available in the shops and two out of three were willing to pay more for regionally sourced produce. This is music to the ears of the company just celebrating […]
High sugar grasses: benefits to profitability and carbon footprint
Tuesday the 19th of October 2010 1.30pm 3.30pm Demonstration farm open day at Rhosferig Farm, Rhosferig, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PT Mr Rob Powell and his family will open their farm gates so that others can learn from their experiences of establishing and managing high sugar grasses. It will be an excellent opportunity for those […]
Mastenbroek Trenchmix in Midlands Flood Relief
A Mastenbroek TrenchMix machine, newly arrived from construction projects in France and Switzerland, is currently helping provide flood protection at a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) in Nottingham. The 650,000 contract is part of a broader 51 million Nottingham Left Bank Flood Alleviation Scheme for the Environment Agency and provides an alternative and economical […]
Hat-trick for Ellen Whitaker in the first day of International Competition at HOYS!
Ellen Whitaker got off to a sterling start to by taking the first three International Show Jumping classes of the week at Horse of the Year Show (NEC, Birmingham). The Xerox Special Events Services Cup was the perfect opening International show jumping class defined by a tough track and even tougher jump off. A tricky […]
Charity Lanterns fuelling increase in fire risk says CLA
The CLA and other concerned groups are asking charities to consider the potential consequences before using Chinese lanterns in their fundraising activities. The Association says it has noticed a sharp increase in the lanterns by charities and good causes, and wants to halt the trend before a major incident occurs. Angus Collingwood-Cameron, Director CLA North […]
Commission on broadly the right track with CAP reform paper, says CLA
The CLA today (Thursday, 7 October 2010) said that the European Commission was broadly on the right track with a leaked paper on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The Association said the Commission was absolutely right to call for a well-funded and strong post-2013 Common Policy which addressed the food and environmental […]
Helmet sale could spark interest in metal detecting says CLA
With news that the Crosby Garrett Roman Helmet, found on farmland in May, has sold at auction for 2 Million, the CLA is warning landowners to prepare for an increase in the already popular hobby of metal detecting. The Association says that Landowners should make sure they are familiar with the law before allowing metal […]
Farmers to benefit from rural business acquisition
Rural supply and retail businesses have a responsibility to offer a dynamic and diverse range of services and goods to the rural community. That is the message from Countrywides Chief Executive John Hardman, who this week announced Countrywides latest business acquisition, that of Herefordshire based 7Y Services Ltd. 7Y Services Ltd is a respected provider […]
A Christmas treat – from John Deere
For anyone already thinking about what to buy their loved ones for Christmas, heres the perfect gift for all John Deere fans, young and old alike the first ever John Deere Chocolate Advent Calendar. This is a fantastic gift thats sure to cause lots of excitement all the way through December, with 24 windows revealing […]
