Everyones a winner at Royal Cornwall Show thanks to Hydor fans
Hydor Limited, UK specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of fans, controls and systems to the agricultural, horticultural and other industrial markets, has installed four HV125 belt-drive fans at the showground of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association. The permanent showground on the A39 near Wadebridge is the home of the Royal Cornwall Show, the […]
Farmers losing out as supermarkets profits increase
When it comes to making profits in the dairy industry, farmers are the biggest losers, while promotional activity has stripped so much value from the sector that retailers are the only winner, the NFU said today. DairyCos annual dairy supply chain margins report on gross margins for retailers, processors and farmers, published this week, shows […]
Rural heritage comes to life at Newark
Since its inception at the 2008 Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, the Native and Rare Breeds Exhibition has proved a real knock-out with visitors. This year (13 and 14 November) sees a return of several old favourites and many additional attractions showcasing life in the rural community. British Isles native species will be […]
It will be SCR only! say New Holland
New Holland Agriculture first agricultural manufacturer to announce clear road map to Tier 4b (Tier 4 Final) New Holland will meet the 2014 Tier 4b (Tier4 Final) regulations for 130 to 560 kW machinery with the exclusive use of the Fiat Powertrain “Selective Catalytic Reduction” technology, and without the need of any “Exhaust Gas Recirculation”. […]
Red Tractor Welcomes New Board Members
Red Tractor has welcomed two new additions to the Assured Food Standards board. Peter Jinman OBE joins as Independent Director of Animal Welfare and Ted Wright joins as Chairman of the Red Tractor Farm Assurance Poultry Sector. Both bring vast expertise in their specialist areas and will oversee and contribute in the development of the […]
Standen-Reflex expands product range
New salad and vegetable machinery products are to join the Standen-Reflex range. These include STEKETEE inter-row cultivators, REGERO block trans-planters, FEDELE bare root, mulch and module trans-planters, SIMON bed formers, CM plastic laying/retrieving machines and BRIAND washing/grading equipment. Standen-Reflex is the specialist imported machinery division of Standen Engineering Ltd based at Ely, Cambridgeshire. The directors […]
Sweet Deal for British Peas
The future of pea growing on some 150 East Anglian farms has been secured with the signing of a major new contract with a Kent-based frozen fruit and vegetable processor. Ardo UK Ltd has struck a deal with Anglian Pea Growers, a local farmers cooperative, to take next years 14,800 tonne crop. The move restores […]
Keep up-to-date on the latest potato disease information
Potato industry delegates attending this years Seed Industry Event at Crieff Hydro on October 26 will have the opportunity of questioning researchers on the latest developments concerning potato diseases such as Dickeya solani and potyviruses. Prof Ian Toth from SCRI and Dr John Elphinstone from Fera will be examining the emerging threat of Dickeya which, […]
North East wheat trials underline the importance of good disease resistance
The importance of growing wheat varieties with a high level of inherent disease resistance, using top-quality seed coated with a proven seed treatment to provide effective disease protection have been highlighted by on-farm trials in the North East of England encompassing a range of popular wheat varieties. Conducted on Leslie Brown & Partners Westholme Farm, […]
