Ab-brie-ciating British cheese
UK public dont know enough about their native cheeses… Almost 99% (98.5%) of Brits have no idea how many cheeses are made in Britain, almost 1 in 10 dont know that milk is the main ingredient in cheese and the average person buys just 2 different types of cheese each month, says research [1] released […]
Paul Barker & Samuel Hutton qualify for HOYS
Competition was fierce at Arena UK this week as it played host to the last qualifying competition for British riders to battle it out for the opportunity to compete in the International classes, at the forthcoming Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), which will be staged at Birminghams NEC from 6th 10th October 2010. Against […]
FUW slams huge fuel duty and lack of broadband in rural Wales
Punitive fuel duty rates – amounting to well over two-thirds of the price of diesel and petrol – plus the lack of broadband access are creating major problems for farmers and other people living in rural Wales, according to the Farmers’ Union of Wales. As it emerged that a North Wales filling station was this […]
Cause of starch potato comingling identified
BASF Plant Science has identified the root cause of the starch potato comingling in northern Sweden. During the course of company’s regular internal quality assurance measures in August, BASF Plant Science discovered 47 Amadea plants in Amflora propagation fields and immediately reported this to the responsible authority. None of the potatoes have entered commercial potato […]
Dressage riders announced for HOYS!
Grandstand Media Ltd, the organisers behind the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), are delighted to confirm the riders for the two dressage features at this years show. Audiences will be treated to a dressage master class with Richard Davison on Friday 8th October and a Grand Prix Freestyle competition on Sunday 10th October […]
British agriculture up for food service challenge, says the NFU
Producers are up for the challenge of increasing the use of British food in the foodservice sector, says the NFU. NFU head of food and farming Kevin Pearce says that as consumers demand more information about traceability and provenance, the relationship between both sectors can improve at the same time. Mr Pearce was speaking to […]
Grimme UK launches range of irrigation equipment
Grimme UK has launched a range of irrigation equipment to be marketed through Grimme Irrigation Systems, and includes Monsun and Primus type gun irrigators and pump unit as well as suction hoses, pipes, lay flat, all pipe fittings, auxiliary connectors and hydraulic reels. The turbine and gearbox are based on the proven Beinlich design, which […]
Leasing could help reduce tax liability
A proposed cut of 75,000 in the annual investment allowance is expected to make finance leases and operating leases more attractive than either hire purchase or cash as a means of financing new machinery investments, believes David Walton, Head of Agriculture at SG Equipment Finance Ltd. Announced in the coalition governments first Budget in June […]
Recognition needed for landowners in fight to protect wildlife
The CLA today (24 September) criticised some of the recommendations of the newly published Making Space for Nature report, saying they must look more closely at the contribution of landowners. The Association agreed with the report that more must be done to protect wildlife but said the role of farmers and land managers has been […]
