Prioritise your winter wheat harvest
The first cases of pre harvest sprouting in winter wheat were reported this week, according to independent adviser NIAB TAG. Unsettled weather has caused delays in harvesting, giving the seed time and ideal conditions to germinate within wheat ears, affecting both quality and price. Oakley and Viscount varieties are the first to be affected. Although […]
Cutting farm energy consumption with Hydors Agri-Jet
Hydor Limited, UK specialist in the supply of ventilation fans, controls and systems, is claiming that big savings in farm energy consumption can be made by upgrading old livestock ventilation equipment and controllers. Operating costs and the environmental impact of the old equipment can also be reduced. The UK company, which is based in Downton, […]
Harry Becker Exhibition at Gainsboroughs House
An exhibition bringing together nearly fifty works by Harry Becker (1865-1928) will be shown at Gainsboroughs House this Autumn. Working the Land Part II: Harry Becker will run from 2 October to 18 December 2010. Harry Becker was a painter, draughtsman and printmaker and one of the most distinct and creative artists to be closely […]
Dawn Porter’s potato challenge
An exciting new challenge is taking place to put the spotlight on potatoes as a convenient and healthy ingredient for busy consumers, and increase consumption and sales. Celebrity TV presenter and journalist Dawn Porter is following a time-saving, healthy eating plan from Potato Council that includes one potato meal every day. Already a huge fan […]
Scotlands favourite free food and drink show arrives in Glasgow
Tescos Enjoy the Taste of Scotland roadshow is set to hit Glasgow on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August 2010. The event, which will be hosted at the Tesco Silverburn Extra store, Barrhead Road, is open to the public and free to attend. The event will be officially launched by Gordon Matheson, Leader of Glasgow […]
Buy early for discounted tickets to The Royal County of Berkshire Show and learn to cook like a Pro!
Organisers of The Royal County of Berkshire Show (18-19th September 2010) have confirmed the talented line-up of local, award winning Chefs who will be headlining the Cookery Theatre. Demonstrating their skills in cooking Good British Food are: Mike Robinson, Owner and Head Chef of The Pot Kiln in Frilsham; Graham White, Head Chef of The […]
Consumers must not be misled when ordering Welsh Lamb
The Farmers’ Union of Wales described the news that Welsh lamb was being routinely mis-sold on the menus of North Wales eateries as a significant step backwards in the promotion of quality Welsh produce. Of the 244 restaurants, pubs, takeaways and hotels, targeted by a Trading Standards Probe, a staggering 50 per cent were unable […]
BPI.Agri backs Federation of Welsh Grassland Societies
Demonstrating the strength of its continued commitment to British agriculture, leading manufacturer of Silotite balewrap and Visqueen silage sheeting bpi.agri has become a commercial sponsor of the Federation of Welsh Grassland Societies. This organisation – which consists of 21 separate grassland societies stretching from Anglesey to the Wye Valley – acts as a forum, bringing […]
FUW Pembrokeshire Countryside Award winner’s clear vision for future farming
Young farmer Neil Perkins’ decision to convert his family’s beef and sheep farm to a low-cost sheep business financially successful in an environment without subsidies has helped him reap the Farmers’ Union of Wales Pembrokeshire branch’s Countryside Award. One of the judges, FUW county president Dafydd Williams, said: “The winner demonstrated a clear vision of […]
