New Volkswagen Golf Alltrack model to make debut at Paris show
When Volkswagen introduced the Passat Alltrack, it closed the gap between the on-road and off-road worlds. Now Volkswagen is transferring this concept to another vehicle class with the new Golf Alltrack. Europe’s largest carmaker is celebrating the world premiere of this all-wheel drive model at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris next week (2 to […]
Pink proves popular with the farming community
R C Baker Ltd drew in the crowds at this month’s Moreton-in-Marsh Agricultural Show with a brightly coloured pink CLAAS Arion 640, a pink feather boa and a competition to win a model tractor. This year R C Baker Ltd, the Oxfordshire based agricultural contracting company, ran possibly the most popular competition at the all-day […]
Elliott Review welcome step in fight against food crime, says TSI
The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) welcomes the Government’s acceptance of the Elliott review recommendations published today (4 Sept), but cautions against further cuts to trading standards who will be the eyes and ears of the new food crime unit. According to a workforce survey conducted by TSI and the National Trading Standards Board in March […]
Red Tractor joins Food Festival celebrations
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) joined thousands of hungry festival goers last week as The Big Feastival opened its gates. Hosted by Alex James and Jamie Oliver on Alex’s Cotswold farm and attended by around 50,000 food-loving guests, the unique weekend saw a great selection of food and drink experts ready to celebrate the nation’s love […]
Perennial’s HortAid fortnight gets under way
Perennial has been urging people across the horticulture industry to ‘go green’ during HortAid fundraising fortnight which runs until 14th September. The charity is on track to raise £175,000 this year for its 175th anniversary appeal and HortAid provides a focus for those who want to get involved with fundraising. The ‘go green’ theme has […]
ADAS reports sudden death of Professor Brian J. Chambers
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death, of Professor Brian J. Chambers, Head of the ADAS Soils and Nutrients Group, on the morning of Saturday 30th August 2014. Brian worked for ADAS for nearly 29 years after studying Soil Science at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and the […]
Record-breaking livestock entries for Berkshire Show
Entries have closed for this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show on 20 and 21 September with organisers delighted by numbers of livestock, including a record turn-out of goats and pigs. Over 229 pigs have been entered, which is around 90 more than last year. Meanwhile, new classes for pygmy goats have boosted entries to […]
Puna Culinary Festival features farm-to-fork culture and traditions of Hawai’i island
Kalani announces The Puna Culinary Festival, September 21-‐28, 2014, an invitation to experience the abundant harvest of Hawai‘i Island and interact directly with the region’s growers, farmer’s market purveyors, and food enthusiasts. Throughout the eight-day festival, attendees will enjoy meals prepared by top chefs, cooking classes, sustainable farm tours, market visits, thought-provoking workshops and other […]
Increasing fibre crops market advantageous for EU and China
The market for flax and hemp fibres is shrinking so much that the disappearance of just one party in the manufacturing chain could threaten many other parties in this industry. The report ‘Markets for fibre crops in EU and China’ contains an analysis of the opportunities and threats in the international fibre crop market by […]
