CLAAS builds its 100,000th CLAAS tractor
The 100,000th CLAAS tractor has rolled off the assembly line at the CLAAS tractor factory in the French city of Le Mans. In Le Mans, up to 13,000 tractors are developed and built annually – from the AXOS 310 to the largest standard CLAAS tractor, the 410hp AXION 950. One hundred thousand tractors in 10 […]
How plants become zombies
Scientists of John Innes Centre and Wageningen UR have shown how a specific bacterial parasite, causing developmental problems in crops, e.g. oilseed rape, is able to manipulate plants in such a way that they produce leaves instead of flowers. This manipulation improves the chances of the bacteria being spread to other plants, by leafhoppers feeding […]
GM crops under the microscope at Queen’s University Belfast
One of the world’s most contentious food issues – Genetically Modified (GM) crops – will be debated by some of the world’s leading authorities on the subject at Queen’s University Belfast today (Wednesday day 9 April). A panel of international food experts will argue the pros and cons or GM crops at a special debate […]
Young Farmers County Show celebrates 66 years
Over 350 Worcestershire Young Farmers members will be showcasing their talents at their 66th Annual County Show on Saturday 31st May. “The County Show is the highlight of the Young Farmers Calendar,” explains the 2014 Show Chairman, Sarah Geggie. “It’s fantastic to be see all the members showcasing their talents and it’s also a chance […]
European vote paves the way for Government decisions on CAP
A positive vote by MEPs means the Government is a step closer in making key decisions on implementing the next CAP reform in England and Wales, the NFU said today. The European Parliament Agriculture Committee last night approved the draft secondary legislation that underpins the implementation of the future CAP. NFU President Meurig Raymond said: […]
Tesco Producer Network hits 2,000 member milestone
Over 2,000 food producers have now joined the Tesco Producer Network, according to figures revealed by Tesco today. The Tesco Producer Network is an online forum that farmers supplying food to Tesco can use to share their views and expertise and get together to tackle challenges in the farming industry. Today’s news means that a […]
Farm & Country School’s education day another big success
Over seven hundred primary school children enjoyed a hand’s on day learning about farming and food at the second Farm & Country Day held within the Exhibition Halls at the Royal Cornwall Showground, which will play host once again on the 5, 6 & 7th June to the Royal Cornwall Show. After the overwhelming success […]
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria could save arable farmers £1000s
Arable farmers could slash fertiliser costs, boost yields, and protect the environment following the launch of a new nitrogen-fixing bacteria mix. Developed by Jim Brown at Soil Systems, Enfixa is a combination of nitrogen-fixing and nutrient-solubilising bacteria, which fix atmospheric nitrogen and turn it into a usable source for the crop. It can be used […]
Midland surveyors help flood affected farmers
The Midlands branch of the Surveyors RECAP Ltd ( http://www.surveyorsrecap.co.uk/ ) donated £2,000 to farming charity the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.) to help support flood affected farmers in the South and South West of the country. Pictured is Nick Hansen, chairman of the Surveyors RECAP group who also runs the Ashbourne branch of Bagshaws, […]
