NFU challenges Tesco to put profitability back into British farming
In a follow-up to Tesco chief executive Philip Clark’s commitment to offer two-year contracts and shorter supply chains at NFU Conference in February, Mr Grace reiterated the retailer’s long-term commitment to British farming. He also said there was a huge opportunity now to create a supply chain to be proud of. Responding to today’s address, […]
AIC report on advice gains ministers’ praise
The Value of Advice Report assesses, from a farming business viewpoint, how information and advice is provided on UK farms. It identifies an inner ‘Ring of Confidence’ that includes a wide range of advisers and other information sources that a farmer depends on when making decisions. The group ranges from suppliers of farm inputs, through […]
Plant Impact launches eNTiton™ in the UK
eNTiton™ is developed from the Company’s PiNT technology and is formulated to supplement base nitrogen to more effectively deliver nitrogen to the plant over a sustained period. The product encourages root development, enabling the plant to better utilise nutrition in the soil. “Our launch of eNTiton™ could not be more timely”, explains Plant Impact UK […]
Lincolnshire Rural Charities Race Day
The Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN), Lincolnshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (LFYFC) and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.) have raised approx. £13,000 to support their work in Lincolnshire following a successful raceday at Market Rasen race course. Thanks to the incredible support of the race course, local businesses, companies and friends of the […]
Chevrolet Trax ups the ante in Europe’s small SUV segment
Today, some 78 years later, Chevrolet is launching its first entry in the small SUV segment, the Trax. “Trax is a modern, highly versatile yet fuel-efficient small SUV, that offers car-like handling and all-wheel drive,” said Susan Docherty, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. “It is the modern expression of one of […]
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA
The Concept GLA combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. Under the bonnet of this new concept vehicle (length/width/height: 4383/1978/1579 millimetres) sits a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine rated at 211 hp with a displacement of 1991 cc. Its power is transmitted to the road via the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC […]
Legislate to curb EU supply chain abuses
Speaking at the Copa Presidium meeting on Thursday (April 18), NFU President Peter Kendall will urge the Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, to bring forward legislation to curb abuses of power in the European supply chain. “With CAP budgets cut, volatile commodity markets and terrible weather we need is supply chains […]
CLA leaders visit Midlands HS2 sites
The aim of this high profile visit was to give key CLA staff and members first-hand knowledge of how a modern estate is gearing up to deal with the disruption to farms and businesses and the effect phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail link will have on this modern estate. CLA Midlands regional […]
70% female farrier increase celebrated at 150th Royal Bath & West Show
The Royal Bath & West of England Society honours its 150th Anniversary in 2013, celebrates a 70% rise in UK female farriers and hosts the finals of the British Farrier and Blacksmith Association (BFBA) National Championships. The BFBA challenge takes place alongside the prestigious Royal Bath & West Shoeing Championships. Running 29 May – 31 […]
