GFIA 2015
The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) is an annual event, held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Established in 2014, GFIA – which includes a the three-day conference and two day exhibition – is now into its second year and will take place from 9-11 March at the Abu […]
Vital CAP advice available for livestock farmers at Smithfield Festival
Vital Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) information on greening and how new and young farmers can receive payments will be available for livestock farmers attending the Smithfield Festival this week. The latest Defra Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) leaflet is available at the event, held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on 4 and 5 December. […]
Cornwall to host the British Grassland Society (BGS) Summer Meeting 2015
Over 250 visitors are expected to visit some of Cornwall’s best livestock farms next July, as the county’s local grassland societies play host to the BGS Summer Meeting. This annual event brings together farmers, people working in the agricultural supply industry and academics to learn, network and enjoy a series of farm visits and […]
Cooperation is key to wool industry future
A joined up approach from everyone in the wool supply chain, from farmers to traders and through to manufacturers is key to the future of the wool sector delegates at last week’s British Wool Marketing Board conference were told. Addressing the conference Peter Ackroyd, President of the International Wool Textile Organisation and Chief Operating Officer […]
You shouldn’t have to inherit to get into farming
The agricultural industry needs new blood, and while the industry dates back many centuries, it can be vibrant in the modern era, with many exciting career opportunities. Entry into the industry should not simply be through inheritance. These were the main themes of George Eustice MP, Parliamentary under-Secretary of State, DEFRA, speaking at the annual […]
New intake of sheep farming ambassadors wanted
Around 75 young people in the sheep sector came together yesterday (Wednesday 12th November) for an ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ conference and farm walk near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The one-day event marked the culmination of the first year of the NSA Next Generation Ambassador Programme, which has seen 11 ambitious young sheep farmers from around the […]
LEAF conference calls for greater diversity for more resilient farming
Greater diversity in crops, livestock, biodiversity, our markets and diets was the key message and subject of debate at the annual LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) President’s Event on Tuesday 11th November. Dr Gordon Jamieson – Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Director, John Innes Centre, focused on the increasing global dependence on wheat, and the challenges […]
Midlands Machinery Show set for first event opening
Exhibitors are arriving and the very first Midlands Machinery Show is looking very promising with 160 exhibitors booked into 4 halls as well as the extensive outside space. Many exhibitors are naturally based in and around Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire but two companies are travelling from as far as Scotland and three from Ireland. New products […]
Event indicates increased interest in agricultural drones
More than 100 precision farming enthusiasts joined together at Harper Adams University recently, to hear about the latest developments and potential uses of drones in agriculture. The one-day specialist seminar was hosted by the National Centre for Precision Farming (NCPF) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Interest Group, in partnership with agricultural data company, URSULA Agriculture and […]
