Tithebarn takes on the role of UKTI Export Champion 2016
Tithebarn, the company that makes the Rockies range of mineralised salt licks for horses and livestock, is delighted to announce that it has been recruited as a UKTI Export Champion for the North West. “We’re honoured and privileged to be part of this,” says Jeremy Sample, Sales Director of Tithebarn. “We were selected due to […]
Tibthorpe farmer awarded Kirby Cup by Yorkshire Grassland Society
A Tibthorpe farmer has won the prestigious Kirby Memorial Cup for his grassland management. Jonathan Shepherd, who farms at Field House Farm, was awarded The Yorkshire Grassland Society Kirby Memorial Cup at a recent meeting of the society that promotes the profitable and sustainable use of grass and forage. Mr Shepherd grows 150 acres of […]
Last chance to nominate your farm animal welfare heroes
The end of the nomination stage for this year’s Ceva Animal Welfare Awards is fast approaching. Time is running out to nominate farming professionals, vets, volunteers and charity workers deserving of recognition for their worthy contributions to animal welfare. Now in its third year, the Farm Animal Welfare Award – in association with RABI and […]
Closing date near for Lantra Learner of the Year Awards
Lantra Scotland, the sector skills council for the land-based and environmental industries, is urging employers, colleges, teachers and trainers to put their nominations forward for the annual Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards, which take place on March 3rd 2016. The closing date for nominations is Friday 20th November, just two weeks […]
George Browns get the Gold for Kubota Dealer Service Excellence
Agricultural and Groundcare machinery dealer George Browns Ltd is delighted to be recognised in the Kubota Dealer Service Excellence Awards programme with a milestone five golds and one silver for its six branches across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Northamptonshire. The awards, which are assessed and presented every two years by Kubota UK, are based on […]
Oxford University scientist receives international award for research on the impact of food on climate change
For the 2nd award, the Premio Daniel Carasso was awarded to Dr. Tara Garnett, researcher at the University of Oxford, for her entire work, including her thorough research on the contribution of food systems on greenhouse gas emissions, and the scope for emissions reduction through the adoption of sustainable diets. Tara Garnett also initiated and […]
Dairy champion Jim Nicholson recognised by Dairy UK award
The 2015 Dairy UK Award was presented last night to Jim Nicholson MEP in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the dairy industry. A Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development in the European Parliament, Mr Nicholson has years of experience in speaking up for the dairy sector. In recent months, Jim has […]
M&S announces Farming For The Future award winners
Farmers from Orkney, Laurencekirk and Shetland have today been named as winners in this year’s prestigious M&S ‘Farming for the Future’ awards, announced at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh (Thursday, 18 June). The winners are: Young Producer of the year: Ross Mitchell of Castleton Fruit Farm, producer of soft fruits to M&S Innovation: Michael […]
Farm Minister George Eustice to present awards to Writtle College FE students
Writtle College will be holding its annual Presentation Day for Further Education students next Friday 26 June. This year, Farm Minister and Writtle College alumnus George Eustice MP will be presenting the awards during the ceremony, which will be held at All Saints Church, Writtle, for the first time. Mr Eustice studied Commercial Horticulture at […]
