Renaming of the ‘County Show’
After one of its most successful County Shows earlier this year, the NNAS decided that the time was right to build on the increased pride Nottinghamshire people have in their County and put its substantial agricultural achievements firmly on the map. Current President of the NNAS, Mich Stevenson OBE DL, was a proponent of […]
JCB celebrates engine production milestone
The first JCB engine rolled off the line in November 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, after years of development and an £80 million investment. The 200,000th JCB engine milestone has been achieved with the production of 170,000 engines at JCB Power Systems and 30,000 in India, where manufacturing began in April last […]
Exclusive sponsorship opportunity for the Potato Council Sutton Bridge Storage Day
“This is a great opportunity for companies who want to raise their profile in the potato and horticultural sector,” says development executive Ajay Jina. “The previous event attracted more than 200 participants from this important market and offers an outstanding return on investment. “Sponsorship includes the pre-event evening reception, an internal stand, major signage, a […]
Cider Industry Pays Tribute to Hereford Pomologist’s 40 Year Service
The presentation to Fairs, took place at Bulmers’ Monnington Farm in Herefordshire during the industries annual Orchard and Machinery Day, which saw the largest gathering of growers in the UK. Growers overseeing in excess of 90% of all apple production for the UK cider industry came together at Monnington on Wye to share best practice, […]
SDF Croatia combine plant open day
On 27th June SAME DEUTZ-FAHR organised an open day for major Croatian authorities to visit its combine manufacturing plant in Zupanja. Those attending included the President of the Republic of Croatia Ivo Josipović, the Minister of Agriculture Tihomir Jakovina, the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Crafts Gordan Maras and the Italian Ambassador of the Republic of […]
Game Fair British Championship finds a new home
The ‘Great’ British summer may be playing havoc with many country shows and sporting fixtures, but one exciting Championship is still taking place, despite its host show being cancelled with just one week to go. Planned as a highlight of the CLA Game Fair in Leicestershire (sadly cancelled due to bad weather), the first ever […]
Cancelled countryside events cost rural economy more than £150million
The Association predicted the loss of revenue on site and to the local economy for cancelled events, such as the Badminton Horse Trials, to be around £155million, with the CLA Game Fair accounting for two thirds at some £116million. Around £82million was expected to be spent on site during the three days of the CLA […]
NSA Sheep 2012 attracts record turnout
The event was opened by chief government scientist, Sir John Beddington who argued that its theme, sustainable intensification, was essential for the industry’s future. “Rapidly increasing world populations and the need for more food and energy means farmers will have to produce more food from the same land more efficiently, however in practical terms, it […]
Farm’s wildlife commitment recognised with award
The Hawkey family, who own The Olde House in Chapel Amble near Wadebridge, were presented with the Otter Trophy at the Royal Cornwall Show in June by show president Lady Carew Pole. Awarded annually by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West (FWAGSW), the trophy is given to a farm that demonstrates good commercial […]
