Dairy farmers get rock star treatment at Agri-Lloyd and Alta event
Ruminant nutrition specialists Agri-Lloyd hosted a knowledge transfer day in conjunction with Alta Genetics at Glastonbury to showcase the very best in British dairy farming. More than 300 farmers from across the UK descended upon two farms in Somerset; 360 acre Church Farm west of Bath and Worthy Farm, home to the infamous music festival […]
A Royal visit for Greenvale
Greenvale expected a good turnout for the cookery demonstration which they sponsored at this year’s Turriff Show in Aberdeenshire, but they never expected a visit from Her Royal Highness The Queen. The UK’s largest grower and supplier of potatoes, with a site at Burrelton, attended Scotland’s second largest agricultural show for the first time in […]
Great Taste 2014 stars announced
Out of 10,000 food and drink entries into Great Taste 2014 the list of stars is now available and it reads with as much thrill and anticipation as a tasting menu from a Michelin-starred chef. From north to south, east to west, farmer to brewer, baker to butcher – producers have delivered the most outstanding […]
60ft corn dolly creation to celebrate harvest at Dorset County Show
This year, the Dorset County Show is to celebrate the seasonal harvest with the creation of a celebratory Corn Dolly measuring 60 feet in length. The Corn Dolly is to be made in a traditional Long Welsh Fan design and is being crafted by local Dorset resident and Guild of Straw Craftsmen member, Audrey Rolfe. […]
Wayland Young Achiever of the Year 2014
Norfolk’s agricultural star of the future has been found! Sophie Evans was named as the Wayland Agricultural Society’s ‘Young Achiever of the Year 2014′ at this year’s Wayland Show. The award is sponsored by Tufts of Bradenham and is further supported by Brown & Co, Poultec and Weco Engineering. The Young Achiever award is designed […]
Shielded Varidome sprayer for ornamental horticulture to be presented
Manufacturer of precision sprayers and applicators, Micron Group, will present its tractor-mounted Varidome band sprayer and a range of portable equipment for tree nurseries and ornamental crops at this year’s Four Oaks event which takes place on 2nd – 3rd September in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Visitors to Micron’s stand OP32 will be able to see the […]
Vision launched for future of British lamb production
The first ever NSA and NFU ‘Vision for British Lamb Production’ report has been launched today (Wednesday) at the NSA Sheep Event, clearly identifying the current position of UK lamb production and the steps needed to make the most of its future. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the sector as it stands […]
George Eustice MP to open NSA Sheep 2014 Event
George Eustice Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs, will be officially opening NSA Sheep 2014 on Wednesday 30th July 2014. Being held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the opening ceremony will be taking place at 10am on the NSA stand (Wye Hall 3, stand 89). “We’re absolutely delighted that […]
Triumphant return to Blenheim Palace for the CLA Game Fair
Around 143,500 visitors attended this year’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, from 18th – 20th July, for the celebration of the great British countryside. The three day event, (starting Friday 18th July), brimmed with country enthusiasts, politicians and celebrities keen to enjoy the huge range of attractions and browse the multitude of exhibitors, […]
