The Philippene Ambassador visits BioTork
BioTork, LLC had the esteemed pleasure of hosting H.E. Jose Cuisia, Jr., Philippine Ambassador to the United States at BioTork’s facilities. The main objective of Ambassador Cuisia’s visit which took place end of June was to learn more about BioTork’s technology and how it can be utilized to develop industrially robust strains of micro-organisms that […]
Solar power installations jump to a new annual record
The year 2013 saw record-breaking growth for solar electricity generation as the photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) markets continued to grow. With over 39 gigawatts installed worldwide, the PV solar market represented one third of all newly-added renewable energy capacity, write Worldwatch’s Max Lander and Climate and Energy Intern Xiangyu Wu in the […]
Range Rover Sport SVR
The Range Rover Sport SVR has lapped the famous Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring in Germany in 8 minutes 14 seconds, making it the fastest production SUV around the Nürburgring. The impressive feat was carried out by a Land Rover driver testing a standard production example of the potent new performance flagship. The new SVR, […]
JCB wins huge machine deal as UK market grows strongly
JCB has secured an order for more than 1,000 machines from one of the UK’s leading plant hire companies in a deal worth £35 million. A-Plant has bought a huge fleet mainly consisting of mini and midi excavators and JCB Loadalls, as well as rough terrain forklifts, Teletruks and 3CX backhoe loaders. And for the […]
Seeds keep vital much longer when stored without oxygen
If seed breeding companies, gene banks and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on Spitsbergen should store plant seeds under oxygen-poor conditions, it would be possible to store them for much longer while still maintaining their germination capacity. This is indicated by research carried out by seed physiologists from Wageningen UR and seed experts from the […]
Henry Plumb Foundation goes from strength to strength
The hopes and ambitions of three more budding agricultural entrepreneurs received a substantial boost as the work of the Henry Plumb Foundation (HPF) gathers pace. Following successful interviews on Monday 14th July with HPF trustees, the talented youngsters, whose projects ranged from a sheep scanning operation to developing a gift shop selling regional produce, were […]
George Eustice MP to open NSA Sheep 2014 Event
George Eustice Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs, will be officially opening NSA Sheep 2014 on Wednesday 30th July 2014. Being held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the opening ceremony will be taking place at 10am on the NSA stand (Wye Hall 3, stand 89). “We’re absolutely delighted that […]
Supporting the Scottish potato industry
Potato Council has been working hard to raise the profile of potatoes amongst Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), promoting their health and sustainability credentials and creating awareness of the significant contribution they make to the Scottish economy. As a result, a Members’ Debate on potatoes took place in Scottish Parliament recently. Following several meetings […]
Triumphant return to Blenheim Palace for the CLA Game Fair
Around 143,500 visitors attended this year’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, from 18th – 20th July, for the celebration of the great British countryside. The three day event, (starting Friday 18th July), brimmed with country enthusiasts, politicians and celebrities keen to enjoy the huge range of attractions and browse the multitude of exhibitors, […]
