Links developed between German tractor manufacturer and Park Lodge Shooting School
Tom and Sharon Bayston, proprietors of Park Lodge Shooting School, East Yorkshire, are developing links with German tractor manufacturer Fendt as part of their drive to deal with suppliers committed to delivering a premium product and who demonstrate a similar businesses ethos to their own. Following a trip with Selby–based dealer Peacock and Binnington to […]
CIWEM mourns loss of Executive Director, Nick Reeves OBE
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is deeply saddened at the sudden death of its Executive Director, Nick Reeves OBE. Nick led the Institution since 1998. “CIWEM has lost a tireless advocate for the environment, and an enthusiastic, committed and visionary leader. Nick’s energy at the helm of the Institution was an […]
Protecting children on farms
HSE has revised and improved guidance aimed at reducing child deaths on farms and providing essential information on keeping children safe. The leaflet contains practical advice and guidance on how to comply with the law in a simple and clearer format. It can be downloaded free from the HSE website at http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg472.pdf Graeme Walker, Head […]
Fair Trade campaigners celebrate in Parliament
Mr George has chaired the Grocery Market Action Group (GMAG) since 2006. GMAG includes representatives from many voluntary and representative bodies including the National Farmers Union, Friends of the Earth, ActionAid, Traidcraft, the British Independent Fruit Growers Association and many others. GMAG came together to press the case for greater protection for farmers, growers and […]
Win an NGM Explorer rugged smartphone
For your chance to win this fantastic prize simply visit our competitions page, answer one easy question and you will be entered into our draw for the NGM Explorer phone. Farming Monthly National run regular competitions both in print, digital edition and online on our website – so keep checking back to see what’s next […]
The science behind weed control
Formed in April 2011, the James Hutton Institute is a leading, multi-site scientific organisation encompassing a distinctive range of integrated strengths in land, crop, waters, environmental and socio-economic science. It strives to tackle today’s major global issues such as preserving our natural resources, developing next generation crops and delivering sustainable production systems. Based in Dundee […]
Climb on board for cancer information and support from Macmillan at the Royal Welsh Show
The mobile service will be at the Showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July. The mobile team of information and support specialists will be welcoming visitors aboard the unit, offering free and confidential advice and support to anyone affected by cancer. No appointment is necessary and anyone is welcome. […]
John Deere’s online harvest
Expert operators from dealers in Scotland and East Anglia – Will Hutchison of Thomas Sherriff at Haddington, East Lothian and Andy Mennell of Ben Burgess at Newmarket, Suffolk – will be demonstrating the performance of John Deere S- and T-Series combines at various farms in their respective areas throughout the harvest period (weather permitting!) The […]
Discovery of a gene that controls black-grass resistance offers prospect of better weed control
Chemicals that inhibit this gene can be used to make weed killers effective against resistant weeds. Black-grass and rye-grass are both widespread and serious weed problems in cereal and oilseed rape rotations. Control using weed killers is becoming increasingly problematic, with an estimated 1.2 million ha of UK land now infested with black-grass. Both black-grass […]
