Lord Young addresses IIRSM members
Keynot speech given during annual event… The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management held its annual members luncheon at the House of Lords yesterday. Hosted by Lord Brougham and Vaux CBE, it was attended by over 100 members. Welcomed by IIRSM Chairman Keith Scott, Lord Young gave a keynote speech mentioning his much deliberated […]
Awards success for Milklink at the Frome Agricultural Show
– SCOOPING 28 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AND STURMINSTER NEWTON PERPETUAL CUP FOR HIGHEST NUMBER OF POINTS IN SHOW – Milk Link, the UKs leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative and largest cheese manufacturer, excelled at the Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show, with its Taw Valley Creamery being awarded the Sturminster Newton Perpetual Cup for gaining more points than […]
The Co-operative Farms gets gardens growing on Southwark Bridge
The Co-operative Farms brought a taste of the countryside to The Mayors Thames Festival, which took place on Southwark Bridge this weekend. The capitals city dwellers were given the chance to get green-fingered as farmer Nick Padwick, from The Co-operative Farms, offered hints and tips throughout the day to help people make the most of […]
Growing Forward – Communities and Woodlands across Wales
Llais y Goedwig, the Wales-wide community woodland network, is due to hold it’s fourth Woodland Management event in Cwmbran on September 11th . This is the culmination of several Roadshows that have toured Wales this summer helping community woodland groups to improve their woodland management skills and to network with other groups and people involved […]
DairyCo – working with you at the Dairy Event 2010
Dairy farmers who visit the DairyCo stand at this years Dairy Event and Livestock Show will have access to a wealth of information that has been designed to help and support them with their business development and future planning. There will be four key information areas on the stand (number MM357): health and welfare, business […]
CH&Co to host Footprint Forum
The independent catering group, CH&Co, is hosting a Footprint Forum at Farmers and Fletchers Hall on Tuesday 21st September 2010 to discuss promoting understanding between foodservice and agriculture. An expert panel will include keynote speaker, Lord Carter of Coles, who will address an audience of main stakeholders with the UK foodservice industry on innovation and […]
South West company field&flower get into the festival spirit at the 2010 V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge
South West company field&flower served up a sumptuous evening menu to the stars at last weekends V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge in a special pop-up field&flower restaurant. field&flower served a number of celebrities throughout the weekend including Dizzee Rascal, Diana Vickers, Denise Van Outen, Coleen Rooney and Pixie Lott. field&flower farm superior grass-fed Hereford […]
Opening Doors in New Zealand and Argentina
Businesses in the UKs agri-technology sector have a rare opportunity to get free, expert advice on expanding their operations into New Zealand and Argentina. One-to-one meetings with specialist trade development officers from New Zealand and Argentina are being hosted on the 6th and 9th September, by the International Agri-Technology Centre (IATC), based at Stoneleigh Park […]
Leading scientists to debate global food problems in Dundee
More than 250 scientists and researchers, including some of the worlds leading crop specialists, are heading to Dundee to debate the mounting problems facing global food supplies. The 7th annual Solanaceae Conference – SOL2010 is being held at Dundees Apex City Quay Hotel from September 5th to 9th. Every year since 2004, a large group […]
