Bridgend agricultural student wins FUW memorial award
An agricultural student at Pencoed College, near Bridgend, has won the Farmers’ Union of Wales Glamorganshire county branch Walter Rowlands Memorial Award. David Bugler, who lives with his parents Michael and Margaret, at Merios Farm, Llanharan, Pontyclun, received the award in time to commence his diploma in agriculture which involves learning about the industry in […]
Arla Foods recognised by Mcdonalds as Sustainable Supply Award winner
McDonald’s has announced its “2014 Best of Sustainable Supply” award winners in a report highlighting how suppliers achieved significant results by identifying opportunities and applying sustainable solutions in diverse places across the world. More than 600 entries were submitted, with Arla Foods earning a prestigious place alongside 50 other leading projects. McDonald’s leadership and external […]
Maviga receives third Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade
Kent based Maviga International (Holdings) Ltd., (Maviga), a leading player in the ‘special crops’ sector, has received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for the third time. Maviga originates, processes and supplies dry edible pulses (peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas) and other special crops including sesame seeds, to markets across the globe. […]
Student success at South of England Showground
Over 70 students with special educational needs from colleges across Sussex and Kent visited the South of England Showground to put the skills learnt at their colleges and schools to the test at the annual Jim Green Memorial Competition. Now in its 16th year, the competition held in memory of a former Chairman and founding […]
SRUC students take the treble at the LANTRA Awards!
Three students from Scotland’s Rural College took home top prizes at the LANTRA award ceremony held at the Dunblane Hydro. A total of 26 awards were presented across 13 categories, prizes which recognise and promote the talent and effort of students and apprentices in the land-based sector. David James, SRUC Assistant Principal Further Education, said: […]
New Holland enjoys a triple success at the 50th anniversary edition of FIMA
The 2014 edition of FIMA (the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery from 11 to 15 February 2014, in Zaragoza – Spain), was a resounding success for New Holland, not only thanks to its stand covering more than 2,500 square metres displaying all of the company’s latest models and innovations, but also because New Holland was […]
Dorchester farmer Judi James drives away UK Worker of the Year prize
Judi James was crowned UK Worker of the Year 2013 at the gala event at Reading’s Madjeski stadium in October last year, after wowing the audience with her drive, commitment and passion for farming. It was the first time organisers had left the choice of winner to the audience, who voted live on the night […]
Efficiency central to meeting future beef demand BeefLink farmers hear
Genetic and feed efficiency will be central to ensuring UK beef farmers can meet the growing domestic and global demand for British Beef, more than 300 Asda/ABP BeefLink farmers heard at last week’s producer group meeting, Ludlow. No matter where in the UK beef is produced it must be done as efficiently as possible, said […]
Nominations now open for coveted Animal Welfare Awards
Now in its third year, the awards recognise volunteers, charity workers and veterinary professionals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting and improving animal welfare around the world. Historically, the awards have recognised welfare in companion animals, but with the addition of the new Farm Animal Welfare Award, with support from the National Animal Disease […]
