GRACE opens forum for public debate of its 90-day feeding study with MON810 maize
GRACE, the EU research project, is inviting experts, stakeholders and interested members of the public to take part in a scientific discussion of the results of its recently published 90-day feeding study with genetically modified MON810 maize. Comments can be submitted to the journal Archives of Toxicology in the form of letters to the editor. […]
CLA backs action to deliver universal mobile coverage in countryside
The CLA has backed government plans to introduce a ‘national roaming mobile network’ to ensure all rural communities receive mobile phone coverage. The organisation which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses said national roaming is the preferred option in its response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation on tackling partial mobile […]
Grassland farmers must wake up to changing pesticide rules
While many farmers who use professional pesticides on grassland are aware of the need to protect water, a significant number remain unaware of the imminent changes in legislation to use and apply such products, according to The Voluntary Initiative (VI). A survey undertaken by the VI and the Pesticides Forum during summer/autumn 2014 showed that […]
New Holland Basildon Tractor Plant welcomes Essex farmers as NFU celebrates a Century of Success
The New Holland Basildon Tractor Plant recently opened its doors and welcomed Essex farmers and invited guests as the county NFU branch marked its centenary. Joined by current county chairman Patrick Wreathall, they raised a glass to 100 years of farming history. Mr Wreathall, who farms near Chelmsford, told the guests: “This is a chance […]
CLA welcomes MP support for new fly-grazing law
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers, and rural businesses, has welcomed the decision by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to join the Government in backing a Private Member’s Bill to introduce new controls, enabling quicker removal of horses left to graze on private land without permission. The Control of Horses Bill sponsored by […]
Rural safety group welcomes bull danger storyline on The Archers
The long-running BBC radio drama has in recent days featured a plot line in which farmer Tony Archer was critically injured after being crushed against a wall and then trampled by his bull. Members of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Rural Industries Group have long campaigned to raise awareness of safe cattle […]
Cornwall to host the British Grassland Society (BGS) Summer Meeting 2015
Over 250 visitors are expected to visit some of Cornwall’s best livestock farms next July, as the county’s local grassland societies play host to the BGS Summer Meeting. This annual event brings together farmers, people working in the agricultural supply industry and academics to learn, network and enjoy a series of farm visits and […]
Subaru takes residual value honours
The all-new Subaru Outback, the WRX and Legacy have each received residual value awards from Automotive Lease Guide (ALG), the leading provider of residual value forecast data in North America. Subaru’s latest models were each awarded first place in their respective ALG Residual Value Awards vehicle categories. The annual ALG Residual Value Awards honour the […]
NFU argues for HS2 to keep farms in business
The NFU’s evidence, given over two days, explained to the Committee the far reaching impact of the HS2 project on farmers and highlighted the glaring inadequacy of the compulsory purchase code. The NFU believes that the Committee can take steps to cure elements of the Code and prevent poor interpretation, meaning a better chance of achieving […]
