Highest wheat yield on record thanks to ‘perfect’ weather and crop protection
The NFU harvest survey, published today, predicts the average wheat yield for the UK harvest 2014 to be a record high, following a summer of near perfect growing conditions for the crop. It is predicted that the 2014 UK Wheat harvest will weigh in at over 8.6 tonnes per hectare, the largest ever and 16 […]
Jeep Renegade preview
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Smithfield 2014
Primestock showing enthusiasts from across the UK will descend on the East of England Smithfield Festival this December, with some of the most prized silverware in the livestock industry up for grabs. With livestock schedules for the event now available and entries being accepted event manager Kerry Buttriss says the organisers are once again expecting […]
Christmas tree growers bid for Downing Street victory
Christmas tree growers from around the UK are bidding for the chance to present the tree which will take pride of place at the official residence of the Prime Minister this festive season. Over 100 growers will take part in a national competition organised by the British Christmas Tree Growers’ Association on Thursday 23rd October […]
UK Grain rescheduled for 2015
UK Grain, the specialist event geared to grain handling, drying, storage and marketing, is not taking place at the East of England Showground this autumn, following a significantly easier than expected harvest for most producers and low grain prices. The highly regarded showcase of all that is new in the sector is now scheduled to […]
Bayer CropScience acquires European distribution rights for biofungicide Contans™ from Belchim Crop Protection
Bayer CropScience announced today that it has acquired the sole European distribution rights for the biological fungicide Contans™ WG from Belchim Crop Protection NV effective October 1, 2014. This acquisition further strengthens Bayer CropScience’s crop protection portfolio and is another step in building up a comprehensive range of biologicals as part of integrated crop solutions. […]
Fiat Panda 4×4 claims towing honours
A 1.3 MultiJet II turbo- diesel version of the popular four wheel-drive city car has just scooped the ‘Vehicles Under £16,500’ category in the demanding Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2015 Awards. The results of the competition were announced this week at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards ceremony, held at the […]
Royal Cornwall summer livestock points champions crowned
The third annual Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) summer cattle and sheep points championships have been decided, capping off a fine summer showing season. The championships, sponsored by and run by the RCAA, are based on the results from the cattle and sheep sections at five of Cornwall’s one day agricultural shows. Points are scored […]
Honours for Welsh farming leaders
Two hardworking and deserving industry leaders have been given the honour of being made associates of the Royal Agricultural Societies for their contribution to the agricultural and rural industries in Wales. Having been considered by the National Panel Wales and the National Moderators Panel for the Council of Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies, two applications […]
