Manitou supports Alzheimer’s Society
Manitou UK Limited are pleased to announce that following a charity initiative over the last 18 months, a cheque for 4,000 was presented to the Alzheimers society on Tuesday 10th August 2010. The Alzheimers society works to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia. “ There are currently 750,000 people in the […]
Mastenbroek launches GPS for drainage trenchers
BOSTON, UK (11 August 2010): Mastenbroek Limited, the leading European manufacturer of construction, utility and agricultural trenching equipment and related plant, announces the launch of its new GPS system for drainage trenchers, developed in partnership with Trimble Germany GmbH. The launch marks a significant step forward in the positional and grade accuracy of trenching operations […]
Farmers in ES save thousands of historic monuments
Thousands of historic monuments at serious risk of damage are being protected by farmers through Environmental Stewardship (ES), according to a recent report. The Heritage at Risk Register, produced by English Heritage, details more than 2,000 scheduled monuments 10% of the national total which have been entered into ES. Of these around 800 are ancient […]
Rowles Farm Champions Again!
Carlisle Family trump the competition in Newbury & District Agricultural Societys Best Farmed Farm Championship Rowles Farm at West Ilsley near Newbury in Berkshire, owned by the Lockinge Estates and managed by the Carlisle family, has once again won the Best Farmed Championship in the Newbury and District Agricultural Society Farm Competition. The Farm, managed […]
From My Farm Sets Sights on National Recognition
From My Farm, which offers supermarkets and specialist retailers a one stop shop buying solution for fresh regionally sourced produce, is launching a PR campaign to support its ambitious expansion plans. From My Farm, which was launched in October 2008 in response to growing consumer concern about food provenance and food miles, has employed Mustard […]
What Gets Your Goat!
The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators (IAgSA) have been incensed for a long time by the poor image their members have in the eye of the general public. A few typical ignorant comments that enrage them all are Farm Secretaries are not professionals Farm secretaries are perceived to wear tweeds and pearls How can […]
New High Quality Grass Hybrid Makes its UK Debut
At a time of growing concern amongst livestock producers about the long-term effect that grass shortages could have on livestock performance, a new drought tolerant grass hybrid is expected to have a significant impact on the grass market. Perseus, which is about to make its UK debut in grass mixtures available from leading rural specialist […]
Coalition Governments White Paper Seeks Public Views
Public views are being sought across England to inform DEFRAs first Environmental White paper in 20 years, which is due to be launched next Spring. The opportunity has arisen for the public as well as expert bodies to contribute views, idea and knowledge in a document entitles An invitation to Shape the Nature of England. […]
NFU appeals to public and party venues over Chinese lanterns
The NFU is asking party-goers and party organisers to think about the potentially lethal implications for livestock – or the damage running into thousands of pounds if crops are burned – before marking an event with Chinese lanterns. It follows a sharp rise in incidents reported by farmers and a raft of warnings issued by fire […]
