Securing revenue streams from land based energy
On-Farm Energy Generation Show 2011… With an opening presentation from Jonathan Scurlock, Chief Advisor, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, NFU and chaired by Richard Gueterbock and John Reynolds, On-Farm Energy Generation provides real-life case studies, industry experts, a range of exhibitors and plenty of time for questions and discussion. The event will feature the following […]
Award winning best of British display honoured at Gardeners World Live
An award winning display showcasing the best of British flowers, plants and produce has scooped another top horticultural honour. The display, a joint project between the NFU and Waitrose, has been given a gold medal on the first day of BBC Gardeners World Live, just weeks after securing a 15th consecutive gold medal at the […]
Sustainable sheep production is key message at NSA event
Dealing with resistance to wormers was one of the key messages at NSA Sheep 2011 held at Hexham, in Northumberland. Novartis was the main sponsor of the event which was attended by more than 7,500 visitors, 250 stands and over 40 breed societies and associations. Fiona Anderson, a vet for Novartis, said there was a […]
Michelin launch new SprayBib tyre at Cereals
Michelin is launching its new SprayBib agricultural tyre into the UK and Irish tyre market at Cereals 2011. The launch follows its international debut at SIMA in February and is the first row-crop sprayer tyre to feature Michelins patented Ultraflex technologies. SprayBib has been designed to improve productivity by supporting the trend for manufacturers to […]
Potato yields need to improve, says AHDB chief scientist
Potato yields need to make a stepped increase to cope with global demand, declared Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) chief scientist Prof Ian Crute at the Potato Councils West Midlands Potato Day (June 8). Closing the yield gap by translating science into practice is the only way forward, he said at the event, held […]
BBSRC at Cereals 2011: New projects to develop improved crops for food security
On the morning of the first day of Cereals 2011, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is pleased to announce the first of two tranches of projects to be funded by the 7M Crop Improvement Research Club (CIRC). These projects, funded by BBSRC, the Scottish Government and 14 companies representing plant breeders, farmers […]
Optimistic Outlook For Trade At Royal Highland Show
The UKs 4 billion farm machinery and equipment industry is gearing up for a buoyant Royal Highland Show next week. With manufacturers and dealers enjoying one of their best years for trade, the prospects for business at the show are looking good. Les Davidson, Scottish Key Accounts Manager with Kverneland UK and the Agricultural Engineers […]
Royal seal of approval for long serving Worcestershire employee
A long-serving employee of a farm estate in Worcestershire is to receive a special award from HRH The Duke of Gloucester at this weeks Three Counties Show (17 19 June 2011). 62 year old Robert Simms was nominated by his employer, Manor Farm, Great Comberton, Pershore in Worcestershire, for having completed 40 years continuous service, […]
Heather Weather at LEAF Open Farm Sunday – Dundee
Hundreds turned up at The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie for this years LEAF Open Farm Sunday. They were able to meet TV scientist Heather The Weather Reid who was a special guest and who also performed to packed houses as she described life as a top TV weather forecaster. The James Hutton Institute until […]
