LAMMA: Three innovations that caught my eye
This year’s LAMMA show had a lot on offer, in addition to the mud of course which has come to be an expectation at any sort of UK farming event! As I walked around the show there were a number of things that caught my eye but there were three innovations in particular that really […]
Openfield exports oilseed rape to Turkey
A shortage of GM-free oilseed rape amongst the exporters surrounding the Baltic Sea has forced Turkey to come to the United Kingdom in search of supplies. Loading of the MV Palmali Confidence with 6,000 tonnes of oilseed rape from farms across the south west of England began on 24th January at the Portbury Grain Terminal, […]
FPS supports Big Energy Saving Week
The trade association for the oil distribution industry FPS (Federation of Petroleum Suppliers) is supporting Big Energy Saving Week 2014 in a bid to help off-grid householders reduce their energy bills. The FPS, which represents 80% of all oil distribution companies across the UK, is offering all consumers who use oil heating systems money-saving tips […]
Housing crisis report launched by CLA
The organisation last night (21 January) launched Tackling the Housing Crisis in England at a packed London event, attended by MPs, peers and housing professionals, at the ICE, Westminster. Speakers Lord (Matthew) Taylor of Goss Moor and BRE Chief Executive Dr Peter Bonfield both praised the CLA’s report. Lord Taylor thanked “the CLA for raising […]
Horsemeat scandal triggers local produce boom
Members of the New Forest Marque have seen sales rise by up to 30 per cent since last January, with many local meat producers saying the desire of consumers to know where their food comes from is the decisive factor behind the increase. The Marque is a quality assurance scheme supported by the National Park […]
UK Dairy Day launched at Telford Open Day
UK Dairy Day was launched this week at an open day attracting over 60 interested dairy trade suppliers ahead of the event in Telford on Wednesday 17th September 2014. The one day event, at a time of year when key purchasing decisions are made for the winter, has set a target of 5,000 visitors to […]
Farm income figures highlight fears for the future
“The union is concerned but not really surprised at the 30% cut in farm income figures released yesterday, and the fact that there has been a significant drop across all sectors is a particular worry. “The extraordinary weather last year coupled with the withdrawal of the Tir Mynydd Scheme had a devastating effect on the […]
Dorchester farmer Judi James drives away UK Worker of the Year prize
Judi James was crowned UK Worker of the Year 2013 at the gala event at Reading’s Madjeski stadium in October last year, after wowing the audience with her drive, commitment and passion for farming. It was the first time organisers had left the choice of winner to the audience, who voted live on the night […]
Over $4 billion of development funding represented at GFIA 2014
The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture has confirmed the participation of over 20 major NGOs in the event, to be held in Abu Dhabi from 3-5 February. The latest announcement underlines GFIA’s status as a truly global event bringing together the best ideas, top international experts and key policy-makers from the public, private and […]
