BVA raises key vetinary issues at annual Scottish dinner
The key role of vets in the partnership approach to animal health and welfare in Scotland formed the theme of the Presidents speech at the British Veterinary Associations annual Scottish dinner. At the dinner, attended by Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP, parliamentarians, key representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and the agri-food industry, and […]
Royal seal of approval for new NFU Roadshow
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales gave the Royal seal of approval to the NFUs newly designed travelling farm today. The eye-catching roadshow was debuting its new look at the Royal Cornwall Show. First launched in 1999, the roadshow has been given a complete makeover with farming-related designs to make it stand out as […]
Greenery UK supports growers during British Tomato Week
Fruit and vegetable supplier Greenery UK celebrated British Tomato Week by handing out sustainably grown tomatoes produced by one of the companys own growers. Greenery UK, along with Norfolk-Based tomato growers Cornerways Nursery, visited Sainsburys stores in Cambridge and Norwich and Tescos head office in Cheshunt to promote the British eco friendly tomatoes. A variety […]
Gregoire Besson re-launch new cultivator at Cereals
Gregoire Besson unveiled its new Combimix one pass stubble cultivator, aimed at small to medium sized farms, at Cereals. The min-till Combimix is designed for use with medium to high horsepower tractors and combines tines, discs and a packer in one mounted unit. The Combimix has a working width of 2.9m and transport width of […]
Dairy training centre to boost industry confidence
Dairy UK has welcomed todays opening of a brand new dairy technology training centre in Cheshire as the start of a new era for the industry. The Eden International Dairy Academy at Reaseheath College is the product of hard work by Dairy UK, dairy companies including Arla Foods UK, Robert Wiseman Dairies, First Milk, Milk […]
JSR present Pig & Poultry prize
Congratulations to Mike Raines from Ling Farm, Langtoft, Driffield who has been announced as the winner of the JSR prize draw that took place during the Pig and Poultry Fair, Stoneleigh in May. Mike had a choice of first prize; either a luxury hamper or a days free on farm support from JSR. As a […]
Red Tractor announces Carlings certification
Carling, the UKs No 1 Lager[1], yesterday announced its Red Tractor certification for its barley at the annual Cereals trade show in Royston, Cambridgeshire. Carling now carries the Red Tractor mark on all its multi-pack boxes and will be carrying the logo on its cans later this year. Matthew Read, Chairman of the Red Tractor […]
New research analyses the life and times of the nations favourite poultry
The turkey dinner is a staple part of Christmas Day, but new research at the University of Leicester reveals that the history of the much loved poultry is in fact rather varied and unexpected. Brooklynne Fothergill, from the Universitys School of Archaeology and Ancient History, has found that the turkey was not always used as […]
WISE Up To A Sustainable Future
Centre for Alternative Technology launches its new eco-educational facility. The Wales Institute for Sustainable Education (WISE) is CATs new, state of the art sustainable building. WISE will provide tens of thousands of people the opportunity to gain vital skills in emerging environmental technologies through its Graduate School of the Environment and short courses. Jane Davidson, […]
