High level lobby event brings CAP concerns to the fore
The event took place today in Brussels (Thursday May 30) and was hosted by Italian farming organisation Coldiretti. It brought together the Presidents of the leading Italian, French, German and Irish Farming Unions to present a common voice on the outstanding CAP reform concerns as talks enter their final few weeks. “All indications are that […]
NFU takes #buybritish message to millions
Farmers can get their hands on hundreds of large #buybritish banners which will grab the attention of the British public when out-and-about and encourage them to back British farmers and growers. NFU President Peter Kendall said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to promote the Buy British message and we hope farmers and growers will be […]
Harper Adams hosts first Open Farm Sunday
The national event, organised by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), showcases British farming and gives people the opportunity to see how food is grown and produced. The farm at the university in Edgmond, near Newport, is one of hundreds across the country that will welcome visitors on June 9 giving them the chance to discover […]
Leicestershire RABI ploughing match success
Leicestershire R.A.B.I. committee members Brian and Veronica Sutton hosted a fundraising ploughing match for R.A.B.I. on 12th May nr Market Bosworth, Leics. As the weather has been so poor they were able to use their ground for the competition which saw nearly 80 entries on the day. The event was organised by Mr Richard Hewitt […]
Wool takes centre stage at North Sheep
The BWMB stand, which this year is being organised jointly with the Campaign for Wool (CfW) will feature examples of all the work done by the organisation at every stage in the wool supply chain, explained BWMB Chairman and Northumberland sheep farmer Malcolm Corbett. “The centrepiece of the stand, the ‘WOOL’ installation is a dramatic […]
Landowners should use HS2 consultation to fight grossly unfair system
The consultation, which ends on 11 July, will allow members to flag up the unfairness of having their property taken from them as part of the government-backed scheme. CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “The consultation document refers to fairness in compulsory purchase. However, compulsory purchase is so grossly unfair it makes the relationship between supermarkets […]
Deadline extended for £20m broadband fund applications
The deadline for the third and final round of applications has been extended from 24 May until 17 June, giving communities and local authorities extra time to apply for funding. The joint Defra/Broadband Delivery UK Fund aims to help hard to reach rural communities with limited or no internet, to access superfast broadband to give […]
British produce display at Chelsea Flower Show gets Best in Show nomination and gold
It was a 17th consecutive gold medal for award-winning designer Penny Riley, and the display is also one of five to be nominated for the prestigious Best in Show award for exhibitors in the Great Pavilion. Mrs Riley decided on a new approach to mark the centenary of the event, by allowing visitors to walk […]
Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin Cerexbib tyres
Director Nick Wade had previously specified a set of Michelin Ultraflex XeoBib tyres as original equipment on a new self-propelled sprayer, and took the decision to replace the existing MegaXBib fitments on his combine with tyres featuring the same unique technology, as the XeoBibs. Wade says: “The MegaXBibs did an excellent job at stopping the […]
