Voluntary Initiative exceeds key targets
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) Annual Report, published today, confirms that in its ninth year key VI targets have been met or exceeded. Established in 2001, the VI promotes responsible pesticide use in UK agriculture and horticulture. Major schemes such as the National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) and the National Sprayer Testing Scheme (NSTS) and […]
CLA launches Internet Charter to fight cyber congestion
The CLA will today (Saturday, 18 September) launch its Internet Charter which aims to tackle problems caused by lack of access to broadband in rural areas. The Charter – which will be unveiled at the Penrith & the Border Broadband Conference, hosted by Conservative MP Rory Stewart – will highlight how issues faced by rural […]
Moy Park appoints new Director Of Agriculture
Moy Park has announced the appointment of David Gibson as Director of Agriculture. David has been with Moy Park for 26 years and has extensive expertise within the agriculture industry. He will be responsible for the whole of the Agriculture Division across both Great Britain and Northern Ireland. David will be based at Moy Parks […]
NFU will continue to highlight the danger of Chinese lanterns
The NFU has vowed to continue its fight against the menace of Chinese lanterns, despite recent comments from the Government indicating it would not want to ban them completely. Speaking in the House of Commons recently, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recognised farmers concerns over the risks lanterns can pose to livestock and crops, but […]
FUW President pays tribute to Lord Livsey
In a warm personal tribute following the death at 75 of Lord Livsey, Farmers’ Union of Wales president Gareth Vaughan today described the Liberal Democrat peer as a “good friend” to agriculture in the House of Lords. “When we had an issue it was very easy to pick up the phone to Lord Livsey,” said […]
BCPC joins in raising concerns over threats to the ACP and PRC
BCPC, along with the CLA, FPC and NFU is supporting the CPA in highlighting concerns raised in a recent letter to the Secretary of State, the Rt. Hon Caroline Spelman, about the possible changes in the way that expert opinion is given regarding pesticides. It has been suggested that the future of the Advisory Committee […]
Epic battles between Pony Clubs at HOYS – who will come away victorious?
Visitors to Horse of the Year Show at the NEC, Birmingham from the 6th 10th October 2010 will witness epic battles demonstrating skill, determination and team spirit in The NFU Countryside Pony Club Mounted Games. Six Pony Clubs will battle it out over the five days but only one team will come away with the […]
Farmers warned of ‘rabitting’ crime scam
South Wales farmers were today warned to be on the alert for three men from the Cardiff area with a pellet gun who claimed to be rabitting when the white transit van they were travelling in was spotted parked on two separate farms in the Neath area recently. Police inspected the inside of the van […]
Watercress Lane duck eggs are ship-shape for P&O Cruises
Duck eggs will be on the menus of some of the most luxurious passenger ships in the world after Watercress Lane won a contract with high quality food and deli wholesaler Kentas of London to supply Britain’s leading cruise line. The Norfolk-based food producer will provide tasty duck eggs for globe-trotting passengers to enjoy on […]
