Health & Safety Event at Writtle College proves popular with Farmers
Over 80 farmers from the East of England attended the Writtle College and Landskills East free Health and Safety event at the College campus on Thursday 9 June. The popular event hosted six interactive safety workshops providing common sense solutions to farmers about reducing the risks on their farms. The workshops included the following sessions: […]
Food for thought at Farming Conference
From recruiting young farmers and the importance of local produce to anaerobic digestion; experts from the world of farming are to share their perspective on the issues currently affecting the industry at the Hampshire Farming Conference 2011 The annual event, organised by Hampshire County Council and supported by Natwest and the Hampshire Economic Partnership, is […]
Record breaker weekend at Carrington
The 2011 Carrington Rally (29 & 30 May) succeeded in breaking two records; the number of visitors to the Rally on the Sunday and the number of visitors to its website during the month of May. Almost 4,000 people came through the gates for the first day of the Rally while internet surfers raised the […]
Dont miss out on CFE advice at Cereals 2011
With only one year remaining to support the Campaign for the Farmed Environment, farmers and land managers cannot afford to miss out on the practical advice on offer at Cereals 2011 to help guide their decision making in the coming cropping year. The CFE area will provide farmers with advice and practical tips on the […]
Belton Wensleydale Cheese crowned Supreme Champion
Shropshire cheesemaker, Belton Cheese has won the coveted Supreme Champion at this years Royal Bath and West Show. In a class normally dominated by British Cheddars, the family run business was crowned Supreme Champion for their exceptional Wensleydale cheese. President of the Royal Bath and West Society, the Countess of Wessex, presented Belton with their […]
Barenbrug welcomes agricultural merchants to exclusive Cropvale Open Day
Specialist agricultural grass seed breeder Barenbrug recently welcomed its merchants to its Cropvale UK research centre for a special open day. Over 40 merchants descended upon the 700-plot site in Worcestershire, wanting to see the latest trials of Barenbrug-bred grass species and mixtures. The day showcased the latest new species as well as experimental product, […]
Milk Link awards success at Royal Bath & West Show
Prizes include nine Gold, six Silver and ten Bronze awards Milk Link cheese makers excelled by winning 25 awards for their cheeses at the Royal Bath and West Show. Milk Links Devon-based Taw Valley Creamery bagged five Gold awards for its mild, mature and organic cheddars as well as its Double Gloucester cheese. The Creamerys […]
Farmers should book now for West Midlands Potato Day!
Potato growers should reserve their places soon at the West Midlands Potato Day 2011 it could help them save , according to experts.! Rotation crops such as caliente mustard and radish could help potato growers improve and sustain yields and therefore profits on prime growing land, say agronomists Andrew Wade and Luke Hardy. Results of […]
Kenilworth Show countdown…
One of the Midlands most popular agricultural shows takes place in Warwickshire on Saturday, June 4. The Kenilworth Show attracts thousands of visitors from across the country and has been held annually by the Kenilworth and District Agricultural Society (KADAS) since 1944. The traditional country show takes place on a 50-acre site directly opposite the […]
