FUW urges farmers to consider application for Glastir
The Welsh Assembly Governments controversial Glastir scheme application packs and pre-populated application forms will be sent out today Monday October 4 to those farmers who expressed an interest in the scheme on their 2010 Single Application Form (SAF). The scheme will be introduced in January 2012 and will replace the existing four schemes – Tir […]
2010 Weetabix Wheat Art competition
– DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED TO 18 OCTOBER – The deadline for entries to the Weetabix Wheat Art competition 2010 has been extended due to the wet weather conditions throughout August and September that have hampered the construction efforts of some farmers. Any farmers wishing to enter must now do so by midnight on 18 […]
Vogelsang 12m SwingUp LT Dribble Bar
Suitable for both grassland and arable applications… With the new SwingUp LT, Vogelsang Ltd., a leading manufacturer of slurry applications, lobe pumps and maceration equipment, has added to their range of dribble bars, specially designed to be fitted to single axle slurry tankers. With the objective of keeping fitting costs to a minimum, it eliminates […]
BPI honoured with Scottish Green Award
Greenock based British Polythene Industries, Europes largest recycler of polythene film, was announced last night (30 Sept) as the winner of the Best Green Large Company category at the 2010 Scottish Green Awards ceremony. The business was recognised for a host of green practices including the first ”fully closed loop” farm plastics recycling initiative, its […]
Cutting edge Science Symposium at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
The sixth science symposium of the Graduate School of the Environment at CAT will take place this weekend (9th-10th October 2010), the event is open for public to attend. Erik Rombout will give a keynote speech on lobe cities. Dubbed climate proof eco cities by experts, lobe cities are fast gaining popularity as eco sensitive […]
Herefords new livestock market takes shape
Herefords new livestock market is taking shape with the metal framework of the 7 million building now in place. Contractors Willmott Dixon Construction moved onto the 48-acre site earlier this year and Leominster company Frank H Dale has just completed the construction of the steel shell. Pontrilas-based firm Collins Design and Build are now on […]
Final harvest survey results in
Growers of combinable crops have enjoyed mixed fortunes this year according to the NFUs annual harvest survey. The survey, which farmers across the UK have participated in, has revealed that cereals in general are showing a small reduction in their overall production due to reduced yields reported across all the main cereal crops. Oilseed rape […]
The Co-Operative’s new “Grown by us” porridge oats
The Co-operative has expanded its Grown by Us range of food to include Scottish porridge oats. The Grown by Us porridge oats have been grown by The Co-operative Farms in Scotland. The new product goes on sale at Co-operative and Somerfield Food stores across the UK from 20 October, so shoppers can enjoy a warming, […]
5dr version of Land Rover Evoque revealed
Phil Popham, Managing Director, confirmed yesterday at the Paris Motor Show that Land Rover will be producing a 5-door version of the Range Rover Evoque which will be revealed later this year. 5dr version of Land Rover Evoque revealed was last modified: October 1st, 2010 by FM Web Editor
