European Commission proposes revised EU rules on organic farming
A proposed new Regulation updating EU rules on organic production and labelling of organic products was adopted by the European Commission today. Consumer and producer concerns are at the heart of the proposal, which seeks to address shortcomings of the current system. The revisions are needed to: maintain consumer confidence by strengthening rules on production […]
FUW makes new appeal to transport forage to Somerset
A West Wales farmers’ leader today appealed for offers of help to transport much-needed forage to Somerset farmers still suffering the effects of flooding. After leading a delivery of 110 hay and silage bales -each weighing 800 kilos – to Sedgemoor market this morning for distribution to farmers struggling to feed livestock, Farmers’ Union of […]
Nottinghamshire RABI Charity clay shoot raises £750 for farming families facing a crisis
Thanks to the generous support of ADAS, B&B tractors, Bowring transport and Copper Beeches shooting ground the Nottinghamshire branch of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution hosted a charity clay shoot at Whaley nr Langwith by kind permission of Mr I Longden. Despite the inclement weather, supporters came to have a round of clays with the […]
Satellite broadband prize trial for Northamptonshire farmer
A Northamptonshire farmer is experiencing faster broadband for the first time – via satellite- as part of a trial by Northamptonshire County Council to explore options to enhance connectivity in the most rural parts of the county. The Superfast Northamptonshire project aims to secure fibre-based Next Generation Access to all homes and businesses by 2017 […]
Same Deutz-Fahr appoints two new dealers
Same Deutz-Fahr has announced the appointment of two new Deutz-Fahr dealers; Oxon-based LJ & CA Cannings and Moore Farm Services based in South Yorkshire. LJ & CA Cannings, East Challow, Wantage, Oxfordshire The introduction of Deutz-Fahr tractors, combine harvesters and telehandlers brings a new era to the business of LJ & CA Cannings with the […]
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society helps Somerset farmers
In a unanimous vote of support for fellow farmers, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors last week agreed to donate £2,000 to the rural communities affected by the floods in Somerset. During their most recent monthly board meeting the Directors of the Society decided that the plight of the farming community on the […]
PRO AKIS: mapping information sources for European farmers
Policymakers across Europe will get a helping hand to identify ways to reach farmers with new information and rethink advisory services, thanks to a project which is mapping the many different information sources available to farmers. The PRO AKIS project –‘Prospects for Farmers’ Support: Advisory Services in the European Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems’ – […]
HGCA welcomes cereal buyers from Morocco and Algeria
HGCA’s exports division, BCE, last week hosted a visit to the UK for the main buyers from the state purchasing agencies of Morocco and Algeria. The inward missions programme ran over two days, and allowed representatives from both countries to experience the processes involved in the UK’s grain markets, and learn more about farm assured […]
2014 Innovact Awards finalists announced
Fifty six European projects have been chosen for the finals of the 2014 Innovact Awards. During the 18th edition of the European Forum on innovative start-ups – Innovact Forum, to be held on April 1 & 2 – the finalists, made up of project initiators and young entrepreneurs, will present their ideas to potential investors, […]
