Be prepared to expect the unexpected
Urging growers to utilise all of the tools at their disposal to protect against risk and plan for maximum yields on a field-by-field basis, Hutchinsons chairman, David Hutchinson, outlined the importance of strategic research and development balanced against the valuable translation of this research into on-farm practical solutions for growers, and the integral role that […]
Noel comes early for First Time Exhibitors from Shropshire!
Although they chose a local show for their first time out, the Christmas Calf Show held at Shrewsbury Livestock Market, has now established itself as the largest single show of Herefords in Europe! This year was no exception, with 136 calves entered from all over Britain, many of them winners from previous shows held in […]
Get ready for Chip Week 2013
Running from 18 to 24 February 2013, the annual campaign to promote chips is a fantastic opportunity for growers, merchants and everyone involved in supplying chips to boost business. Activity is ramping up for chip shops, pubs and restaurants to ensure that the Week –now celebrating a staggering 22 years – is as prominent and […]
Maximise your herd’s genetic gain at the British Cattle Conference 2013
DairyCo extension officer, Andy Dodd will run the workshop looking at the process of bull selection, evaluating your herd to maximise genetic gain and the facts you need to consider to maximise your financial returns, be it for crossbreeding or pure breeding. “The UK has a superbly diverse dairy industry,” says Andy, “but it’s vital […]
The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) Annual Lecture 2012
Richard Benyon MP, Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries will give a lecture on The British Countryside 2030 / the future of the British Countryside at The Museum of English Rural Life’s (MERL) Annual Lecture. Richard Benyon, Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries, said: “In 2012, it could be said that the British countryside […]
CWC upcoming events for 2013
WEEKEND IN HEREFORDSHIRE : 22 – 24 February 2013 – Three Counties Hotel, Hereford To date 57 people have booked and bookings remain open until 31 December. Any local members are welcome to join the gathering for Dinner and entertainment on the Saturday evening. Bookings and further details from: Mrs Ionwen Williams, Llanwarne Court, Llanwarne, […]
A record busting weekend
The Trophy list, too, continues to grow with three new awards added to the illustrious array of cups, shields and salvers; winners came from far and near including the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and the south west. Recognised as the biggest Show of its kind, the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show did not disappoint […]
Firestone presents innovations for more efficient farming at EIMA International 2012
The 201m² stand (Hall 36 – location A11) presents the three pillars of Firestone’s business approach to the agricultural industry: Innovative high-quality tyres for more efficient farming Agri Point – the Europewide network of agricultural tyre service professionals E-tools that make the farmer’s life easier The stand demonstrates Firestone’s complete solutions for farmers: innovative, more […]
International Conference on Agricultural Value Chains opens
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Over 500 private sector representatives, government officials, donors, civil society representatives, farmer organisations and academics have come together at “Making the Connection: Value Chains for Transforming Smallholder Agriculture”, an international conference that will discuss the future of agricultural value chains and how to incorporate smallholders in them to promote agricultural and rural […]
