Neonicotinoid emergency use application approved
The NFU has secured the emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments providing much needed protection from the pest cabbage stem flea beetle for five per cent of the oilseed rape crop in England amounting to around 30,000ha. The products which farmers will be able to have access to are Modesto (Bayer) and Cruiser OSR (Syngenta). […]
Faster, better, cheaper: a new method to generate extended data for genome assemblies
Scientists at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) have developed a new library construction method for genome sequencing that can simultaneously construct up to 12 size-selected long mate pair (LMP) or ‘jump’ libraries ranging in sizes from 1.7kb to 18kb with reduced DNA input, time and cost. Long range genetic data is an invaluable source for […]
‘Mobile not-spots’ and broadband availability high on agenda at FUW meeting
The lack of network coverage in rural Wales was high on the agenda at the Royal Welsh Show yesterday (Tuesday 21 July) when the Farmers’ Union of Wales joined forces with Ofcom at its pavilion alongside the main ring. The FUW and Ofcom held wide-ranging talks with farmers and representatives from the communications industry including the […]
European Commissioner opens the Royal Welsh Show 2015
Today saw the first day of the long-awaited 2015 Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. This year the show was officially opened by Mr Owain Williams, a representative from the feature county of Gwent and Chair of Usk YFC, and Commissioner Phil Hogan, the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development. Commissioner Hogan […]
Kent County Show 2015 delighted with visitor numbers
The Kent County Agricultural Society, organisers of the annual Kent County Show, are delighted to announce that visitor numbers for the three day Show reached 77,000. Kevin Attwood, Chairman said, “We are absolutely delighted with the figures, however, just as importantly we have been inundated with positive feedback from visitors, exhibitors and competitors. We have […]
Growing confidence in pulse crop reflected at PGRO AGM and Field Day
The UK pulse industry is looking ahead with growing confidence as the excellent performance and returns for the 2014 crop are carried forward to the 2015 crop and beyond. This was the strong message from Roger Vickers, PGRO Chief Executive, speaking at the organisations’s AGM and Pulse Field Day held at Stubton, Notts. “In 2014, […]
Louis Dreyfus Commodities acquires grain terminal in Azov, Russia
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Vostok LLC acquired today a grain terminal in Russia’s Rostov region. Currently under development, the terminal is located on a 20-hectare landplot in the Azov district on the river Don, and includes two berths and six silos. Upon completion, it will be used for the transshipment of grains on sea-river vessels with […]
Farmers & Fletchers In the City on target for September launch
Farmers & Fletchers In the City, an exciting new luxury events venue is delighted to announce it will open in September 2015. Home to two City Livery Companies: The Worshipful Company of Farmers and The Worshipful Company of Fletchers, Farmers & Fletchers In the City is located at 3 Cloth Street, London EC1A 7LD. […]
Strong Productivity Plan for Rural Businesses, but Broadband Plans Falls Short
The Government’s Productivity Plan sets out important actions to boost rural growth, long-term investment and diversification of farm businesses but falls short of what is needed on rural broadband, says the CLA. The organisation, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, welcomes recognition that specific plans are needed for productivity within the rural economy. CLA […]
