Get paid to save energy
There has never been a better time for pig producers to save energy and they can claim up to 20,000 for doing so, points out Nick Bird, director of Reading-based energy control specialists, Farmex. The Carbon Trust an independent company set up by the government is offering interest-free loans, designed to pay for themselves through […]
Steady profits announced as the Co-Operative Farms seeks new partnerships
The Co-operative Farms, the UKs largest farming business, says it is seeking new partnerships with growers, as it announces a profit of 4.2m for the year to January 2010. The profits were down on last years 5.7m, due to lower cereal prices, but were buoyed by strong performances by its two potato packhouses, in Scotland […]
BASIS Announces New Foundation Award in Agronomy
BASIS has introduced a new Foundation Award in Agronomy providing a good solid introduction to the basics of agronomy. The new award has been designed to fill the gap for those who require an understanding of agronomy including the weeds, pests and diseases affecting UK crops but who will not be giving advice to growers, […]
The proteins that help plants keep time
Researchers at the RIKEN Plant Science Center have clarified the function of three proteins that play a central role in the circadian clock in plants. The finding, to appear in the journal The Plant Cell, opens the door to the engineering of plant clock systems, with powerful applications to agriculture. The circadian clock, a 24-hour […]
Clearer food labelling moves a step closer after EU vote
Clear country of origin food labelling has moved a step closer after sustained NFU lobbying in Brussels. The European Parliament Environment and Consumer Protection Committee has today voted in favour of requiring country of origin to be labelled on meat, poultry, dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables and other single-ingredient products. NFU Deputy President Meurig […]
CAP 2013 discussions must have future of productive agriculture at its heart
The NFU will set out its stall for the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy during a hearing of the European Parliaments Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. Speaking at the session on Wednesday March 17, NFU President Peter Kendall will tell MEPs that a strong and common agricultural policy is needed in the EU reflecting […]
Commission to recover 346.5 million of CAP expenditure
A total of 346.5 million (305.2m) of EU farm money improperly spent by member states is being claimed back by the European Commission. This includes 18.1m (15.9m) from the United Kingdom. The money returns to the EU budget because of non-compliance with EU rules or inadequate control procedures on agricultural expenditure. Member states are responsible […]
Yara has received termination of the Terra merger agreement
Yara received termination from Terra Industries Inc of the merger agreement signed on 12th February. Yara is entitled to a USD 123 million break-up fee as stated in the merger terms. If the CF Industries bid is concluded, they would replace Terra as partner with Yara in the JV ownership of GrowHow UK, and for […]
McCain Foods plants seeds for the future of Scottish farmers
Groundbreaking bursary scheme announced for the Scottish Agricultural College 15th March 2010 McCain Foods announced it will establish a bursary scheme at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) today, which will simultaneously offer students access to excellent learning resources, practical experience and access to private sector insight. Demonstrating McCain Foods commitment to its long and productive […]
