Key date in organic calendar moves to the Midlands
National Organic Cereals has become a key date in the farming calendar since its launch in 2007 by control body, Organic Farmers & Growers. It has been held in a different part of the UK every year, but this sixth annual running of the event returns to the county where it was held in its […]
South Devon cattle breeders celebrate at National Show
Hosted by the Devon County Show this year, the National Show attracted exhibitors from as far afield as Leicestershire and Staffordshire, making the competition stronger than ever. “The quality of the cattle was superb,” said Caroline Poultney, secretary of the South Devon Herd Book Society. “Each National Show raises the bar, and this year’s showcase […]
The Princess Royal to visit Cheshire County Show
The Princess will visit the Tabley Showground for the second day of the two-day event on Wednesday, June 19th. Tony Garnett, Chairman of the Cheshire Show, said: “We are thrilled to announce HRH the Princess Royal as president of this year’s Cheshire County Show and it will be an honour and delight to welcome her […]
Tomatoes with extra vitamin C via LED lamps
This has been proven by research by Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture in collaboration with Philips. The partnership will be continued in a joint facility for research into the application of LED lamps in horticulture (IDC LED), which will be opened in Bleiswijk (NL) on 16 May. Wageningen UR studied several tomato varieties and various intensities […]
Plants ‘talk’ to plants to help them grow
Having a neighborly chat improves seed germination, finds research in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Ecology. Even when other known means of communication, such as contact, chemical and light-mediated signals, are blocked chilli seeds grow better when grown with basil plants. This suggests that plants are talking via nanomechanical vibrations. Monica Gagliano and Michael […]
Pesticides ruling to impact farmers
The European Commission has intervened in a dispute between member states to suspend the use of pesticides containing neonicotinoid for flowering crops, which will remain off limits for the next two years. The reasons are based on concerns that neonicotinoids are damaging to bees and other pollinators, which are vital for the pollination of plants, […]
Bean growers get new option for Downy Mildew control
PGRO advised SL567A should be used at the first signs of Downy Mildew, particularly if the crop has just commenced flowering. Up to two applications at a rate of 0.16 l/ha is permitted, with the latest time of application 14-days prior to harvest. In its latest Crop Update the PGRO also advised to always apply […]
Potato summit improves understanding of challenges faced by all in the potato supply chain
Oversupply in 2011 followed by a short season in 2012, on a scale unheard of in over 35 years have created numerous trade tensions along the supply chain. The combination of two difficult seasons brought some long-standing industry issues home to roost. By Christmas the Potato Council Board decided that a safe environment in which […]
Deere & Company among top 50 most admired companies
Deere is ranked 40th on the Most Admired list, which is created after an assessment of more than 1400 companies around the world and a survey of business leaders worldwide. FORTUNE includes the largest 1000 US companies, as well as non-US companies with annual revenues of more than $10 billion that are ranked in FORTUNE’s […]
