Dairy UK urges farmers to insure their milk against winter disruption
Winter seems a long way off, but dairy farmers should turn their attention now to insuring themselves against disruption to milk collection by extreme weather and flooding. Harsh conditions are likely to seriously affect a number of regions at some point over the winter months, with climate change only making weather more volatile. Farmers Forum […]
Helping farmers and land managers make the right choices
Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to take part in the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) Trail at this years CLA Game Fair to find out how they can participate in the initiative. The Campaign partners have developed the Trail in the Exploring Nature interactive area at the Game Fair from July 23 […]
New flexible approach to GMO cultivation in the EU
A new flexible approach to GMO cultivation has been outlined by the European Commission today which seeks to achieve the right balance between maintaining an EU authorisation system and the freedom for member states to decide on GMO cultivation in their territory. Whilst keeping unchanged the EU’s science-based GM authorisation system, the Commission is proposing […]
FUW bitterly disappointed with Badger Cull ruling
UNDEB AMAETHWYR CYMRU FARMERS’ UNION OF WALES The Farmers’ Union of Wales today described the High Court’s decision to uphold an appeal by the Badger Trust against the Welsh Assembly Government’s plans for a badger cull in West Wales as a “bitterly disappointing outcome”. The focus must now be on looking at the judgement and […]
South West Company field&flower win prestigious contract for Virgin Media Louder Lounge VIP Catering at the 2010 V Festival
South West company field&flower have just been announced as an event partner at the 2010 V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge, serving up the evening menu in a ‘pop-up’ field&flower restaurant, at what’s often cited as the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of festival hospitality. The event is set to take place in Chelmsford 21-22 August. Virgin Media commented: […]
Microgeneration installers are overcharging, says CLA
The CLA today (12 July) said many of its members are interested in microgeneration but find that red tape and regulation around the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) make it unaffordable. The Association welcomed a new Government consultation on the Microgeneration Strategy which includes all renewable and low carbon generation up to an output of 50 kilowatts, […]
Low blight pressure changes control options
The dry weather this spring has meant low potato blight pressure and few confirmed late blight outbreaks so far. With the weather forecast being for continued dry weather, growers are considering their blight options at full canopy stage, with both late and early blight and overall cost of the treatment in mind. With this prospect, […]
Fodder bank available to help farmers through drought
Farmers affected by the summers excessive heat are being urged to take advantage of the NFUs fodder bank. The free online service, which launched in 2008, is designed to help farmers with shortages and surpluses of cattle feed and bedding. The country is experiencing the driest January to June spell in 80 years and the […]
Hampshire farms & conservation competition 2010
This years prestigious annual event took place on the 21st and 22nd of June. The Judges were invited onto 30 Hampshire farms representing 57,500 acres of the county. The farms were judged in four Open Classes & a Championship Class. Farm sizes ranged from 440 acres to 5,000 acres. The Patrons of the competition, The […]
