ECPA takes action against patent infringements
The European Crop Protection Association, with the co-operation of the event organisers, undertook careful scrutiny and policing of the products on offer by exhibitors at the 2011 Crop World Global Congress and Exhibition, ExCel Exhibition Centre, London 31 October to 2 November. As has been the case in previous years, a number of […]
NSA Sheep 2012 launched
NSA Sheep 2012, the industry’s biennial initiative, will be staged at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Wednesday 4 July by the National Sheep Association and co-organiser, the Three Counties Agricultural Society. The event, the largest of its kind for the UK sheep industry will be building on its previous successes with […]
Future of beef & dairy experts gather at Alltech Global 500
The future for ‘beef and dairy’ is the crucial topic for the influential Alltech Global 500 conference ‘A Brave New World’ which, held on 6-8th December in Kentucky USA, will unite feed and animal health experts from around the world. A packed agenda of key topics, including the competing demands for food and fuel, the […]
Compassion In World Farming awards Europe’s food industry
Compassion in World Farming presented Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards to some of Europe’s top food manufacturers, retailers and producers in Paris last night (Thursday 20 October 2011). The world’s leading animal welfare organisation awarded companies that are paving the way for better animal welfare in the food industry. This year’s European Awards were the […]
Free NVZ workshops for South West farmers
A series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) workshops for farmers are being held across the South West this autumn as part of the Soils for Profit Project. The Soils for Profit Project is managed by Natural England in partnership with the Environment Agency and provides advice and support to farmers on ways in which farm […]
Hall(oween) Hill Farm has Fiendish Family Fun for Half Term
Frighteningly fun events and activities are taking place all next week at an award winning tourist attraction in Durham. Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester, Durham was recently named Visitor Attraction of the Year (small) in the 2011 North East Tourism Awards and is set to offer visitors a ghoulishly-good time between 22nd October and 30th […]
Cummins QSX15 Engine Ready To Meet 2012 Near-Zero Emissions
Agritechnica 2011 is the worldwide meeting point for the agricultural machinery sector. This year Cummins will exhibit one of the widest displays of EU Stage IV/EPA Tier 4 final engines; exhaust aftertreatment and filtration products. The Cummins stand will include a selection of the latest Stage IV engines, ranging from 3.3-litre to 15-litre and 56-503 […]
Famous Italian Celeb name for Malton Weaner
It was love at first sight when Antonio Carluccio paid a visit to the food loving town of Malton, North Yorkshire and discovered a rare breed piglet, destined for stardom. The legendary Italian cook and champion of authentic regional food came to share his passion with some of the stallholders taking part in the town’s […]
Bruising advice offered at North of England Event
This year’s Potato Council North of England Event included a series of practical, in-the-field interactive workshops and trials, with key industry figures such as Eric Anderson from Scottish Agronomy and Barry Baker from Grimme offering tips on reducing bruising. “Bruising is a significant factor affecting the whole of the GB potato industry and it is […]
