Open Farm Sunday: opening new gates to new audiences
Following this year’s record Open Farm Sunday, organisers, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has released the results of farmer and visitor surveys, which emphasise just how important Open Farm Sunday continues to be in connecting consumers with farmers and the food they eat. A record number of people headed to their local farm on the […]
Record-breaking livestock entries for Berkshire Show
Over 867 of them have been entered into 180 classes – an astonishing 200 more than last year. The surge is partly explained by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s prestigious Young Shepherd of the Year Grand Final, which is being hosted at this year’s show and will bring youngsters and their animals from all over […]
Walford success at Oswestry Show
It was a proud day for Head Herdsman Mike Lutman, who led the Walford-reared Walford Manor Matson Lupin in the afternoon parade, where he was presented with the trophy for best dairy cow by the Show President’s wife, Ann Hughes. In addition to the trophy, the Holstein Fresian Matson Lupin also won the Best Udder […]
Nottinghamshire Midsummer Do raises £12,000
The event was supported by over 400 local farming people who enjoyed a hog roast, drinks, music and entertainment from MC Sean Sparling on a warm Summers evening. Sponsorship from local firms including NFU Mutual, Nottingham Trent University, Barclays bank, Newark and Notts Agricultural Society and Pipers Crisps helped to ensure the event was profitable. […]
Minister praises New Forest National Park for local economy boost
David Heath MP spoke after his visit to the New Forest Show during National Parks Week (29 July to 4 August ), when he saw first-hand how the New Forest National Park Authority has helped support local producers. A young commoner and a local farm shop were given royal recognition at the Show by the […]
David Jones’s young bull becomes the Phocle point of the National Horned Show!
“Kingdom” is by top herd sire Phocle Formula 1 and out of Phocle R15 Lady Linda 111V. Judge Mr John Douglas, Ervie Herefords, commented “This junior bull will go on to make a top herd sire in the future. He has great structure, excellent conformation and moves exceptionally well.” It was another success for this […]
The sustainability debate: A win for potatoes
This comes as a result of new research from Cranfield University to compare the total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and water usage for potatoes against rival carbohydrates, rice and pasta. Environmental concerns when it comes to food production is a major issue for both the farming and manufacturing industry and that’s why Potato Council not […]
Young Farmers to display pulling power at national finals
Over 300 Young Farmers from across England and Wales will take part in the finals at Tenbury Countryside Show on Saturday 3rd August. The event promises to be a battle of willpower and strength in three sections – ladies, men’s and mixed under 17s, with the finals for each section taking place in the Grand […]
‘Be CIPC Compliant’ initiative launched to the potato industry
Launched at the Potato Council’s Potato Storage Day in Lincoln, the new initiative from the Potato Industry CIPC Stewardship Group (PICSG*) is a call to action in advance of the 2013/14 storage season. “We know that the loss of this vital storage tool would be devastating to the potato supply chain,” said PCL’s Adrian Cunnington. […]
