Dont forget your Crop Protection Management Plan
The NFU is reminding farmers and growers that they have until the end of March to complete their Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) – one of the key elements of The Voluntary Initiative. NFU Deputy President Meurig Raymond said: It is vital that farmers show their support for voluntary measures at this time. Defra is […]
Farmers who embrace technology are reaping the rewards
Over the past couple of decades the agricultural industry has undergone significant changes as the advancement in technology has marched forward allowing farmers to streamline their business, diversify and change the way they work. In the first half of the 20th century rapid evolution with machinery raised productivity allowing fewer farmers to work more land. […]
Hunters now hunted as Humberside Police lead way in tackling wildlife crime
Humberside Police has hosted the first ever joint forces wildlife crime workshop and training day as part of a pioneering initiative to share good practice and joined-up thinking on wildlife crime and poaching incidents. The workshop and training day, which took place in Driffield, East Yorkshire on Friday March 19, was attended by over 100 […]
Cattle at sea kept comfortable by Elta Fans
Fans from Elta Fans Building Services Division are helping keep ventilation conditions on an even keel for livestock on board the Lebanese cargo ship F.M. Spiridon. Forty long-cased, axial fans have been supplied by mechanical engineering specialist and Elta Fans distributor, A. Z. Tec sarl, for fitting to the Beirut-based steamer operated by Lebanese ship-owner […]
FUW brands Queen guitarist visit as ‘cynical publicity stunt’
UNDEB AMAETHWYR CYMRU FARMERS’ UNION OF WALES The Farmers Union of Wales today branded Queen guitarist Brian Mays decision to attend the judicial review in Swansea of the proposed badger cull in north Pembrokeshire as a “cynical publicity stunt”. FUW vice president Brian Walters, who has seen the rural community in which he has lived […]
CropLife International Calls for Holistic Approach to Address Water Scarcity
Access to plant science technologies and knowledge of best practices help conserve and protect water resources in agriculture Brussels, 21 March 2010 – With estimates of a 40% increase in global water requirements by 2030, agriculture needs to maximize the crop per drop and help close the gap in future water demands. On World Water […]
Explore and grasp new energy opportunities at All-Energy 2010
The scene is set for a record-breaking All-Energy 2010. The UKs largest renewable energy exhibition and conference is being held 19-20 May at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) in Aberdeen, Scotland. This years exhibition is larger than ever, so too is the conference; and the ever-popular Giant Networking Evening returns to its traditional home […]
Mycosorb linked to eliminating mycotoxins
Dairy farmers are being urged to look out for symptoms of mycotoxins following an outbreak at a farm in Dorset. A herd of 320 high-yielding Holsteins at the Hazel Lane Dairy, which is part of the Puncknowle Manor Estate in Dorset, were suffering from some unexplained symptoms such as swollen hocks and a significant drop […]
SAC Expertise Adding Value to Marks & Spencer Food Business
Leading retailer Marks & Spencer has commissioned SAC expertise to help them stay ahead of the field. SAC consultants and researchers will provide advice and insight on the latest developments in livestock production and breeding. They will help progress the efforts M&S is already making through its eco and ethical plan, Plan A, to reduce […]
