Netherlands set as the stage for growing moves to tackle global food challenge
European food producers and policy makers are set to play a growing role in harnessing global efforts to provide enough safe, nutritious food to an expanding population, one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) will be launching its European edition in The Netherlands from 9-10 […]
Asia Forestry Summit opens
Key forestry experts from governments, the private sector and NGOs gathered today for the opening of the Asia Pacific Rainforest Summit 2016 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. Regional leaders reinforced the importance of working in partnership between governments, private sector, forest scientists and communities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the Paris […]
From farm to fork – the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme
The global challenges of ensuring sustainable, resilient and healthy food supplies for all is the focus of the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme. This innovative programme provides the catalyst for practical collaboration between industry, academia, farmers, government and researchers, and will be formally launched at a two-day summit in Manchester, UK, 21-22 June […]
Peas prove a success for Bishop Burton team
Bishop Burton College has won the 2016 Cereals Challenge having risen to the challenge of growing the most profitable crop of peas. Last year’s winner’s Easton & Otley College claimed second place and Harper Adams University came third. Teams from Newcastle University, The Royal Agricultural University, Harper Adams University, Bishop Burton College, Risheholme College and […]
Open Farm Sunday 2016 – Public engagement reaches new high
Public engagement with farming is at an all-time high, following this weekend’s Open Farm Sunday (5th June), say organisers LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming). It is estimated that once again, over 250,000 people flocked to discover the world of farming on Sunday. Nearly 400 farms welcomed visitors of all ages, who also engaged heavily […]
Say hello to the ‘Blacknose Beauties’
It has been announced today that the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society UK is to host the UK’s very first National Show and Sale dedicated to the Valais Blacknose Sheep – ‘Blacknose Beauties’. This, their first ever Valais Blacknose National Show and Sale will be held at Harrison & Hetherington’s Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday 20th […]
Worcestershire Young Farmers Annual County Show Celebrating 68 Years!!
Over 350 Worcestershire Young Farmers will be showcasing their talents at their 68th Annual County Show on Saturday 28th May. “The County Show is the highlight of the Young Farmers Calendar,” explains show Chairman, Tom Worthington. “It’s fantastic to see all the members competing and having fun!’’ “The day will see ten clubs from the […]
The Economist Sustainability Summit 2016
Leading figures from business, academia, finance and policy have called for greater ambition and imagination from industry and governments worldwide in order to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Gathering in London for the two-day Sustainability Summit 2016, hosted by The Economist Events, prominent industry figureheads discussed the key environmental challenges facing the […]
Agricultural success for Egypt at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016
More than 90 Egyptian companies supported the Egyptian Agriculture Export Council by exhibiting under its banner at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016. Their participation, in an area of more than 1,700 m2, did not go unnoticed, capturing the attention of hundreds of international enterprises from all over the world. Egypt, which was the official Partner Country of […]
