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. […]
New Holland Basildon Tractor Plant welcomes Essex farmers as NFU celebrates a Century of Success
The New Holland Basildon Tractor Plant recently opened its doors and welcomed Essex farmers and invited guests as the county NFU branch marked its centenary. Joined by current county chairman Patrick Wreathall, they raised a glass to 100 years of farming history. Mr Wreathall, who farms near Chelmsford, told the guests: “This is a chance […]
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 […]
Alford show team crowned champions at National Pedigree Calf Show
The Alford family from Foxhill Farm, Cullompton, Devon enjoyed spectacular success at the inaugural National Pedigree Calf Show (NPCS) on Nov 15/16 taking the Inter-breed Champion’s title with its pure-bred Limousin junior bull Foxhill Farm Just the Job to collect £1000 prize money from sponsor Cogent Breeding Ltd. Foxhill Farm Just the Job was bred […]
Young Yorkshire pig breeder takes triple title
‘Simply unstoppable’ is the only way to describe Yorkshire-based pig breeder and showman Mark Horsley’s success at last weekend’s English Winter Fair national livestock showcase, Stafford, where he took three top title in Live and Carcase Hall classes with Pietrain X pigs reared at his farm at Skirpenbeck near York. Starting off the event Mr […]
Northants sheep breeder in record triple title championship achievement
Sheep breeder David Wadland from Aston le Walls, Northants is celebrating having achieved what is believed to be a first at the English Winter Fair livestock showcase, Staffs County Showground, on Nov 15/16 scooping all three top sheep titles in live ring and Carcase Hall competitions. Mr Wadland who breeds Texel and Beltex sheep saw […]
The Lyon roars as ‘Iva’ gives its all
Johnny Lyon punched the air in sheer jubilation as the Lyon family’s pedigree Limousin heifer named Iva was slapped on the rump by beef inter-breed judges Richard Taylor and Chris Wright to become their choice as Supreme Cattle Champion at the English Winter Fair livestock showcase, Stafford, on Nov 16 collecting £1000 from sponsor JG […]
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 […]
