Beekeepers fight back to ensure Honey Bee’s survival
The British Beekeepers Association announced today, 24 May, the first results from its 2009-10 winter colony survival survey* which shows that more than 80% of honey bee colonies made it through one of the harshest winters in 30 years. The survey also reveals the efforts that beekeepers are making to rebuild bee stocks with the […]
Switched on hill farmers micro hydro could offset 5-10% core costs
New study confirms sustainable source of natural power for upland farms A new study on micro hydro power, commissioned on behalf of seven farmers in the Northumberland uplands, shows that hill farms, which operate on tight margins and face a challenging economic future, can achieve substantial cost savings and reduced carbon emissions with on-farm power […]
Important bread-making wheat continues to show strong quality performance
AN IMPORTANT bread-making wheat variety unveiled last season has proved a big hit in its first year, says its breeder, continuing to build on consistent high quality results in testing, and could have the potential to double its market share next year. Nabim (National Association of British and Irish Millers) Group 1 winter wheat variety […]
FUW issues warning over farm payment computer errors
UNDEB AMAETHWYR CYMRU FARMERS’ UNION OF WALES The Farmers’ Union of Wales today warned farmers to double check their Single Application Form (SAF) acknowledgment slips after a series of computer scanning errors had been discovered. “SAF scanning errors have been discovered by a number of our county executive offices across Wales and had these gone […]
Secrett deal for Watercress Lane Duck Eggs
Waterercress Lane duck eggs are now available to more than 350 of the best London restaurants and gastro-pubs via Secretts Direct, the fruit and veg supplier run by Vernon Mascarenhas and part owned by Gregg Wallace of Masterchef fame. The eggs will be supplied through Barsby Produce of Kings Lynn and confirms Watercress Lane as […]
Gleadell market update
FEED WHEAT The old crop wheat market is being supported by a very active French export campaign some business is being switched to the UK out of Rouen as the port is at capacity and by a weak Euro, says David Sheppard, managing director, Gleadell Agriculture. Importers have been stocking up on old crop supplies […]
Innovation and Incentives for Farmers Needed to Protect Worlds Biodiversity
Global Agricultural Coalition Welcomes International Day for Biological Diversity Brussels, 22 May 2010: Farming First calls on governments to enable agricultural innovation and empower farmers to safeguard the worlds biodiversity while increasing global food production. Sustainable agricultural production needs to be achieved through both accelerated research programmes and broader uptake of existing technologies by farmers. Public-private […]
Cereals 2010 Event closing in
This years Cereals Event at Robert Laws Farm, Nr Royston on 9th and 10th June, is set to deliver over 400 leading suppliers; bringing you the very latest products, advice and information across the arable sector. Amongst the Highlights for 2010 are: Crop Plots Applied science will be a key focus in the Cereals Events […]
Charity regulator urges agriculture bodies to update
Scotlands charity regulator has issued directions to three agricultural charities to amend their constitutions. OSCR, The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, has determined that the wording used to describe their charitable purposes does not comply with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. The Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders, The Loudoun & […]
