Potatoes in Practice leads the way in R&D
The main attractions for the event included Potato Council-funded research into new varieties, late blight and control of aphid vectors. Over 50 per cent of the record 823 people who attended the leading field-based potato event were either growers or agronomists making the most of this opportunity to catch up on the latest research. A […]
Enquiry into farming economy
The future economic success of our farmers is more important than ever if we are to meet the global challenges of feeding an ever-increasing population in a world affected by global warming. At an autumn farming conference in Ardingly, near Haywards Heath, being arranged by the South of England Agricultural Society (SEAS), the question ‘Is […]
Fairfields Farm Crisps bags its spot at lunch! 2012
From new Butter & Mint, No Salt and Sea Salt & Black Pepper to the deliciously moreish Sweet Chilli and Sea Salt and Aspall’s Cyder, which was awarded a Gold this month at Great Taste 2012, all Fairfields Farm Crisps are made using potatoes grown down on the family farm, and then hand-cooked and bagged […]
I could eat a horse!
York Racecourse Hospitality have been chopping, prepping and whisking Yorkshire Puds to make this year’s Edible Ebor Equine—a life size horse constructed entirely out of Yorkshire produce – and this year’s horse has a twist which was revealed today on the opening day of races, it came with a life size edible jockey too! The […]
Countryside festival is a really wild success
Now in its eighth year, The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival has become renowned for its friendly atmosphere, food and drink, wacky entertainment and hands-on madness for every member of the family. More than 80 exhibitors and producers showcased what Pembrokeshire and Wales does best – whether serving up delicious tastes or offering a […]
All systems go for Newark Tractor Show
Entries are coming in thick and fast, already up on this time last year. Many of them are eligible to be exhibited in the Feature Tractor marquee of Perkins Derivatives. Included among them are a 1949 Bedford Tipper Lorry, a 1952 Nuffield DM4, two Leyland Roadtrains and a 1942 Fordson Standard N. Advance tickets are […]
Frome Show drives on to top one day status
New to the cattle schedule this year are Longhorn and Lowline classes as are championships for the Best Overall Native Breed and Best Overall Continental Breed beef cattle. The sheep schedule has been boosted by new classes for Texel, Rouge/Roussin Charolais, Hampshire Down and Grey Face Dartmoor breeds. Last year the show attracted almost 650 […]
Another golden year for British cheese
This is the cheese’s second big win in a row at the awards, as it claimed the Supreme Champion award in 2011, proving that it is a world leading product, and helping to raise the profile for British cheeses internationally. It’s not just the Nantwich judges that are giving British cheese the thumbs up […]
Somerset cheese-maker wins prestigious honour at International Cheese Awards
Now in its sixth year, the annual award recognises outstanding long term commercial or voluntary contributions to the UK cheese industry. This year’s winner has been involved with the development and production of soft mould ripened cheese at Lubborn for nearly 30 years, helping to establish Somerset Brie as a leading brand in the market […]
