Armour to supply audio to Landini and McCormick
This new ruggedised radio system has been designed to meet the specific requirements of the agricultural vehicle market and is being incorporated by Argo Tractors in a new cab design. This contract represents a further expansion of Armour Automotive’s activities in the agricultural vehicle market, where it already supplies audio solutions to a number of […]
Ten new faces ready to take on the Fferm Ffactor challenge
A hard and emotional journey awaits the contestants which will end with one winner driving away in a brand new 4×4 Isuzu Pick-up truck, leaving nine disappointed farmers behind. The fifth series of Fferm Ffactor begins on Wednesday, 16 October and the fate of the competitors is in the hands of the programme’s two experienced […]
Solar Energy UK
Solar Energy UK: in less than 4 weeks time… Can you mix agriculture and solar energy harvesting? Yes – you can combine agriculture with solar harvesting and retain grants Is it possible to maintain biodiversity? Yes – Creating a solar farm is like making a nature reserve that gets better over the 25 year […]
The unique taste of ‘smoky’ tomatoes is caused by one missing enzyme
This is the result of research by Wageningen UR, which studied the taste of 94 tomato varieties using expert taste panels. The tomatoes were also evaluated for their metabolite content, such as aroma volatiles, and for their DNA composition. When a tomato plant is able to produce the identified enzyme, it converts precursors of the […]
Updated grain sampling guide from HGCA
The new guide, which has been endorsed by seven industry organisations, covers recent developments in protocols as well as the essentials of when to sample and how to do it. “For growers, knowing the quality of your grain is essential so that you can store it then sell it effectively, and get the best return […]
Lord Henry Plumb receives top Farmers Weekly Award
Farmers Weekly paid tribute to Plumb who began his farming career at 15 during World War 2 and went on to represent the National Farmers Union and eventually became President in 1970, holding the position for nine years. Lord Plumb has raised the profile of UK agriculture over many decades, leading marches on Whitehall, creating […]
‘Grasp chance to axe EU soil directive’, says CLA
The Association said its work on the issue and continued support of the Government as part of a blocking minority have led to the Directive being stopped in its tracks – with little prospect of getting going again. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “We believe the UK already has policies in place to deliver soil […]
Back British Farming campaign hits the road
An ad-van will tour the country setting off today (Monday) from the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester where it will also be part of the city’s Food and Drink Festival. The nine day trip will take in several iconic landmarks such as the Angel of the North, stop off at Morrisons HQ, The Eden Project […]
Paris to host the 53rd European Commodities Exchange
On 10 and 11 October 2013, Paris will become the host city of the international grain sector. Taking place annually in a different European metropolis, the European Commodities Exchange is the largest international event for the grain trade. More than 3,000 international professionals from 50 countries are expected in the French capital in 14 days […]
