New intake of sheep farming ambassadors wanted
Around 75 young people in the sheep sector came together yesterday (Wednesday 12th November) for an ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ conference and farm walk near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The one-day event marked the culmination of the first year of the NSA Next Generation Ambassador Programme, which has seen 11 ambitious young sheep farmers from around the […]
LEAF conference calls for greater diversity for more resilient farming
Greater diversity in crops, livestock, biodiversity, our markets and diets was the key message and subject of debate at the annual LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) President’s Event on Tuesday 11th November. Dr Gordon Jamieson – Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Director, John Innes Centre, focused on the increasing global dependence on wheat, and the challenges […]
Midlands Machinery Show set for first event opening
Exhibitors are arriving and the very first Midlands Machinery Show is looking very promising with 160 exhibitors booked into 4 halls as well as the extensive outside space. Many exhibitors are naturally based in and around Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire but two companies are travelling from as far as Scotland and three from Ireland. New products […]
Event indicates increased interest in agricultural drones
More than 100 precision farming enthusiasts joined together at Harper Adams University recently, to hear about the latest developments and potential uses of drones in agriculture. The one-day specialist seminar was hosted by the National Centre for Precision Farming (NCPF) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Interest Group, in partnership with agricultural data company, URSULA Agriculture and […]
Tribal Spirit
Tribal Spirit Event Management are looking toward setting up a new multi-cultural arts and entertainment event next year : Tribal Spirit Festival As the first stage of this project, they are looking for land to rent between June & September 2015 (a minimum of 8 acres) ideally in Mid Wales. If you can help and […]
Dairy is in pole position when it comes to face the upcoming global nutrition challenges
At this year’s edition of EDA’s World Dairy Forum in Stresa (Italy), over 200 leaders of the dairy industry discussed the role of dairy in facing the global nutrition challenges ahead. Under the umbrella ‘European dairy in a global context’, leaders of the dairy industry worldwide discussed the prominent role dairy will play in feeding […]
More research needed to improve confidence in biofumigation
More reliable evidence is required to encourage farmers to consider using biofumigation as an alternative crop protection method, was the main outcome of an international conference held at Harper Adams University, recently. The 5th Symposium of Biofumigation, held on behalf of the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB), brought together experts from 17 different countries to […]
Trade Stands flocking to 2014 East of England Smithfield Festival
Trade exhibitors are reminded to book their stand space for this year’s East of England Smithfield Festival immediately to avoid disappointment. Event organizer Kerry Buttriss said trade stand space was selling fast and those exhibitors who had yet to book their space should do so now to ensure they were able to fulfill their requirements. […]
Perfect storm for agri-tech innovation
Agri-tech offers huge market potential and to address this Agri-Tech East is hosting the REAP conference – Realising our Economic and Agricultural Potential – which provides a unique opportunity for producers and growers to voice their needs and for technologists, entrepreneurs and investors to gain a deep insight into the challenges facing this exciting industry […]
