Apply pre-em now to use Broadway Sunrise on wheat
Now is the time for growers, who are considering using Dow AgroSciences Broadway Sunrise on their winter wheat, to apply an appropriate pre-emergence treatment. According to Stuart Jackson, Dow AgroSciences technical expert, Broadway Sunrise like many other early post-emergence treatments, works best when used as part of a programme. We recommend that growers use Broadway […]
Vets ask companies to rethink menus that are all Halal
Following the Mail on Sunday investigation into the widespread use of meat and meat products from animals not stunned before slaughter, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is writing to the companies involved to express its concern that the use of this meat in the wider food chain will lead to an increase in the number […]
DeLaval reveals EuroTier Smart Farming showcase
DeLaval will unveil the industry first automatic milking rotary; the DeLaval AMR, demonstrate feeding robots and launch a number of world premiers during the four day EuroTier event in Hannover (November 16-19). The DeLaval exhibition booth will take visitors on a journey of the companys range of innovative systems, solutions and services grouped in 7 […]
Machinery Ring makes “virtual farming” a reality
Self-professed virtual farmer John Taylor says machinery rings not only provide him with the equipment he needs but also give him local knowledge. After working as a vegetable production manager John realised he could set up on his own without being a landowner. He established Taylor Grown in his native Perthshire five years ago and […]
Win great prizes in our competitions
Win Win Win….. It’s the last week of our competitions to win one of four Dickies Workwear Aspen waterproof jackets and a Karcher hot & cold water pressure washer worth over 1000! Get your entries in… You’ve got to be in it to win it ! Win great prizes in our competitions was last modified: […]
City children get a taste of the best of British food
As British Food Fortnight 2010 gets into full swing, schoolchildren from across London will be able to get an insiders view of farming at a special event at Lee Valley. Countryside Live, which takes place tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, is a country fair aimed at schools, particularly those in urban areas which may not have […]
Watercress Lane calls for Duck Egg Standard
Responding to the recent, duck-egg linked, salmonella outbreak, Watercress Lane, the UK’s largest producer of duck eggs, has called for tougher controls to give consumers a guarantee of safety and quality. Watercress Lane has developed its own ‘Blue Duck’ quality assurance scheme to provide consistently high standards of freshness, food safety and animal welfare and […]
RSC and RASE announce the cancellation of AgriLIVE Smithfield 2010
It is with great regret that the Royal Smithfield Club and the Royal Agricultural Society of England are announcing the cancellation of this years AgriLIVE Smithfield. The decision was only taken after consultation with many of our stakeholders. RSC and RASE launched AgriLIVE Smithfield as a technical business event to meet the needs of the […]
Lord Young addresses IIRSM members
Keynot speech given during annual event… The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management held its annual members luncheon at the House of Lords yesterday. Hosted by Lord Brougham and Vaux CBE, it was attended by over 100 members. Welcomed by IIRSM Chairman Keith Scott, Lord Young gave a keynote speech mentioning his much deliberated […]
