M&S announces England ‘Farming For The Future’ award shortlist
The winner will be announced on the first day of the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate on 9th July. The shortlisted entries include Chalder Farm in Chichester, milk supplier to M&S, family-run Packington Pork in Burton-on-Trent, Rowe Farming in Cornwall, which supplies daffodils to M&S, and Greens of Soham, which specialises in growing high quality […]
CLA lobbies Transport Secretary on HS2 compensation and mitigation
CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “We raised our concerns about the inadequacy of the compulsory purchase system which can allow the acquirer to take more land than it needs while at the same time paying inadequate compensation. We told Mr McLoughlin that fairer compensation and adequate mitigation measures are needed. “We are suggesting amendments to […]
New research reveals UK tractor rage is alive and well
The agricultural hire specialist quizzed car drivers about their frustrations with tractors on the road, revealing that nearly 65 per cent were most annoyed with being held up in tailbacks and 31 per cent fed up with tractors on the road during rush hour. Most concerning is that this frustration often leads to anger and […]
BWMB wants to hear from new entrants at the Great Yorkshire Show
BWMB is acutely aware of the challenges, both in terms of resources and finances facing the current generation of new entrants and wants to do all it can to help them maximise the value of their wool, explained BWMB chairman Malcolm Corbett. “These new entrants are the future of our industry and BWMB is keen […]
MPs lend a hand at harvesting time
Keen to observe educational activity in their constituencies, local MPs have been taking time out see how the project is influencing youngsters about food and farming. Seven visits took place, including former farming minister Sir Jim Paice MP who joined pupils at Little Thetford C of E Primary as they unearthed their ‘Casablanca’ potatoes. Similarly, […]
Cattle system granted patent
The new system (UK patent No:GB2469840) comprises a heavy duty mobile feeder unit with a protected central passageway and choice of barrier styles. It has one or two containment pens incorporating gates and emergency exits. It’s designed to make catching and containing cattle quicker, easier and safer. “It’s great news. The process has been long […]
NFU President at heart of CAP battle
He will join the Presidents of the other UK and European farm organisations as expectations mount that CAP reform negotiations will enter their final, critical stages. Mr Kendall said: “I am going to make sure that the MEPs and farm ministers, including the UK’s Owen Paterson, hear the concerns of our members loud and clear […]
Sun shines on successful Lincolnshire Show
Jayne Southall, director of the Lincolnshire Showground and the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: “It was a brilliant show, everything ran like clockwork, and we had two days of wonderful weather – which is great for everyone involved, and for the thousands of people who attended. “This year’s show was attended by HRH The Countess of […]
Get soils fit to work
While much of their focus will be on correcting physical damage done in the past two years, he says they also need to get a really accurate assessment of the soil’s chemical and productive capacity before making plans – something many of the soil tests currently available fail to do. The company highlighted the issue […]
