Carmarthenshire members told rural policing is top priority
Christopher Salmon provided details of his responsibilities such as setting priorities for policing and controlling the force’s budget – £55m is received from Central Government with the remaining £45m from public taxes. Dyfed-Powys is the largest rural police force in the UK with 500,000 people covered by the service. In comparison, the Thames Valley police […]
Tractor speed move will cut red tape
The Association, said it provided a clear statement about the Department for Transport’s commitment to implement suggestions made under the Farming Regulation Taskforce (MacDonald) Report. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “It is hugely encouraging to see a government department looking at ways in which it can remove red tape and burdens to agricultural businesses. “The […]
FUW welcomes retention of CAP funding allocation for Welsh farmers
“We welcome Defra minister Owen Paterson’s announcement today even though we are well aware that the overall budget has been cut by 12.6 per cent in real terms,” said FUW president Emyr Jones. “It was imperative that Wales, at the very least, maintained the same proportion of CAP Pillar 1 monies that it currently benefits […]
Farm Business Innovation 2013
Farm Business Innovation 2013 is almost upon us, and event organisers, Prysm Group already have a bumper crop of exhibitors and visitors. The show’s debut is well on track to fulfil its amazing potential with incredible support from the top names in diversification. With 120 exhibitors scheduled to take part in the Olympia London event, […]
Tackling ‘Tattie’ targets
Potato growers, retailers, health experts, politicians and Scottish Government representatives came together recently for a roundtable discussion to look at how they can work together to increase the number of potatoes on Scottish plates. Held at the Scottish Parliament, the event was hosted by Claire Baker MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the […]
Consultations on trailer weights and speeds is move in right direction
It will seek comments on increasing the weight and speed limits for agricultural vehicles which will enable farmers to transport produce more efficiently. Views will also be sought on whether to increase the speed limit to 25mph and whether the weight limit for tractors and trailers should be increased to 31tonnes or up to 33t […]
Ford Rangers selected for military service
Ford’s rugged off-roader, winner of the International Pick-Up Award for 2013, will see service in a variety of roles, carrying personnel, MoD civilians and their equipment around Britain. The 104 Ranger XL models will be supplied with four-wheel-drive and in a variety of cab configurations with deliveries via Manchester-based Ford dealer, Evans Halshaw. Each vehicle […]
LEAF conference highlights the economic benefits of sustainable farming
Speakers at LEAF’s annual President’s Event on 5th November entitled “Sustainable Agriculture: Show me the money”, highlighted the multiple ways in which farmers can maximise the three pillars of sustainability – economic performance , environmental quality and social health – to drive their businesses forward. Key note speaker Gregor Henderson, Public Health England challenged farmers […]
Putting biological nitrogen fixation to work for smallholder farmers
A pan-African project aimed at improving legume technologies to counter the debilitating impact of low-nitrogen soils on agricultural production is generating higher yields and new income streams for smallholder farmers. Since it began in 2009, N2Africa set out to increase the adoption of improved nitrogen fixing legumes – specifically soybean, cowpea, groundnut and common […]
