Countryside shocked by Royal Mail threat to end Universal Service Obligation
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, has said the threat from the Chief Executive of Royal Mail to end its obligation to deliver and collect post six days a week would cause serious harm to those who live and work in the countryside. CLA President Henry Robinson said: “The daily post is, […]
Cooperation is key to wool industry future
A joined up approach from everyone in the wool supply chain, from farmers to traders and through to manufacturers is key to the future of the wool sector delegates at last week’s British Wool Marketing Board conference were told. Addressing the conference Peter Ackroyd, President of the International Wool Textile Organisation and Chief Operating Officer […]
CLA sets out robust case for landowner protections before HS2 Committee
The Association, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, also rejected last minute assurances by HS2 Ltd given on the eve of their appearance at the Select Committee. Andrew Shirley, CLA Chief Surveyor and expert witness said: “The compulsory purchase arrangements for HS2 are grossly unfair and create a David verses Goliath situation between the […]
IOSH in Ireland welcomes HSA’s strong emphasis on farm safety
A renewed emphasis on farm safety by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been welcomed by the world’s largest professional safety and health organisation. The HSA has announced it is to consider prosecution on a case-by-case basis under certain circumstances following a farm inspection. The body says it has had to review […]
Exosect partners with industry and researchers to control beetle pests in pulse crops
Exosect, a leading provider of enabling technologies today announced that it is a member of a new collaborative research programme which aims to combat beetle and weevil pests that damage pulse crops. The project is partially funded by Innovate UK and the BBSRC with additional support from industry partners PGRO, Rothamsted Research, Oecos and BASF […]
Horsemeat scandal detective R-Biopharm Rhône turns its sights on the mis-labelling of fish
The food industry is turning to a Scottish-based company in the front line of the UK’s defences against food contamination as concerns continue to mount about cheap fish being substituted for expensive fish without the consumer knowing. R-Biopharm Rhône, the manufacturer and Scotland’s biggest exporter of diagnostic test kits, which was called on for help […]
You shouldn’t have to inherit to get into farming
The agricultural industry needs new blood, and while the industry dates back many centuries, it can be vibrant in the modern era, with many exciting career opportunities. Entry into the industry should not simply be through inheritance. These were the main themes of George Eustice MP, Parliamentary under-Secretary of State, DEFRA, speaking at the annual […]
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is one of the top Welsh businesses
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society last week saw itself rightly recognised as one of the top businesses in Wales. At the very first Wales Business and Education Partnership Awards, held last week at the prestigious Cardiff City Hall, the society learnt with great pride and respect that it had been shortlisted for an award […]
Leaked badger cull costs miss £3.5million police price tag
Leaked figures from Defra published today have revealed the cost of the 2013 badger cull – but missed out £3.5 million spent on policing the operation. A report in the Daily Telegraph today says that each badger killed during last year’s cull cost £3000, with 1,879 badgers being killed at the cost of £6.3 million. […]
