Spaldings tandem charity skydive is huge success
The charity skydive smashes through the 5,000 fundraising target with money still coming in.. Thirteen jumpers made up of employees from Spaldings Lincoln Head Office bravely took part in the sponsored skydives to raise thousands of pounds for the companys charity partner the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. The team jumped in tandem at Target Skysports […]
International dairy conference investigates the future of milk production
The 2011 European Dairy Farmers (EDF) congress, which is due to take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from 30th June to 2nd July, will host a series of seminars and discussions investigating how the industry can adapt to future market challenges and the technologies that will enable farmers to improve herd management. The EDF […]
Hunt for the regions best farms is launched
Its that time of the year again when the hunt for the regions best farms is launched. The Suffolk Agricultural Association needs to hear from you, as there are just three weeks to enter the annual Suffolk Farm Business Competition. The search for the best in three categories is now on. We are delighted to […]
Its a Farmers Life for me winners to attend Essex Schools Food and Farming Day
Ray and Jayne Brabban, winners of BBC Twos series A Farmers Life For Me, will be attending the forthcoming Essex Schools Food and Farming Day at Writtle College on Thursday 26 May. The duo, who are attending as exhibitors with Suffolk based Jimmys Farm, spoke keenly about the value of the day: We both feel […]
SUMO UK LTD wins RASES 2011 Sir Roland Burke Machinery Trophy Award
SUMO UK, manufacturers of a highly rated, robust and innovative range of cultivation equipment at their factory near York, have been awarded the prestigious Sir Roland Burke Machinery Trophy for 2011. The Burke Trophy is presented to a company with manufacturing facilities within the United Kingdom which has distinguished itself by making significant contributions over […]
Biggest ever Renewables area at Cereals
Renewable energy exhibitors are gearing up for a busy time at Cereals 2011 as farmer interest in the sector gathers pace. This years event, organised by Haymarket Exhibitions and taking place at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June, boasts the biggest Renewables and Waste Management area yet. More than 30 companies […]
Medical card initiative will help WFU highlight farm Zoonoses threat during summer show season
Farmers and others working with livestock are being urged to pick up a free medical contact card at county shows across the UK this summer. The card helps to make GPs and farmers more aware of the threat to human health presented by the animal diseases that can also infect man. Produced by the Womens […]
Visit the AHDB muck stand at Grassland and Muck 2011!
The first twenty-five farmers to bring a sample of muck or slurry to the AHDB stand each day will receive free infra-red scanning of their manure to discover its nutrient content. The LINK project involving all the AHDB sectors has developed the successful near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) method, comments Potato Council crop nutrition specialist […]
BBC Good Food Show announces Producers’ Bursary Award Scheme winners for the Summer Show
The BBC Good Food Show today officially announced the winners of the Producers Bursary Awards for The BBC Good Food Show Summer 2011. The winners will be offered a free of charge stand in the heart of this Summers Show at Birminghams NEC to raise awareness of their brand through selling and sampling to over […]
