ECPA at Congress of European Farmers 2014
ECPA is proud to have been a partner of the 2014 Congress of European Farmers, organised by Copa-Cogeca in Brussels on 6-7 October. The event brought together farmers, agricultural cooperatives and other farming stakeholders from across Europe to interact with key EU policymakers in addressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The theme of the […]
Smithfield 2014
Primestock showing enthusiasts from across the UK will descend on the East of England Smithfield Festival this December, with some of the most prized silverware in the livestock industry up for grabs. With livestock schedules for the event now available and entries being accepted event manager Kerry Buttriss says the organisers are once again expecting […]
UK Grain rescheduled for 2015
UK Grain, the specialist event geared to grain handling, drying, storage and marketing, is not taking place at the East of England Showground this autumn, following a significantly easier than expected harvest for most producers and low grain prices. The highly regarded showcase of all that is new in the sector is now scheduled to […]
Royal Cornwall summer livestock points champions crowned
The third annual Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association (RCAA) summer cattle and sheep points championships have been decided, capping off a fine summer showing season. The championships, sponsored by and run by the RCAA, are based on the results from the cattle and sheep sections at five of Cornwall’s one day agricultural shows. Points are scored […]
Pink proves popular with the farming community
R C Baker Ltd drew in the crowds at this month’s Moreton-in-Marsh Agricultural Show with a brightly coloured pink CLAAS Arion 640, a pink feather boa and a competition to win a model tractor. This year R C Baker Ltd, the Oxfordshire based agricultural contracting company, ran possibly the most popular competition at the all-day […]
Red Tractor joins Food Festival celebrations
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) joined thousands of hungry festival goers last week as The Big Feastival opened its gates. Hosted by Alex James and Jamie Oliver on Alex’s Cotswold farm and attended by around 50,000 food-loving guests, the unique weekend saw a great selection of food and drink experts ready to celebrate the nation’s love […]
Vital greening advice available for farmers at Tillage Live 2014
Farmers attending the Tillage Live 2014 agricultural event in Gloucestershire next week can talk with Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) experts on how new European ‘greening’ environmental measures will affect them. The latest Defra Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) leaflet is available at the event, held at the Down Ampney airfield near Cirencester on Wednesday 10 September. […]
Record-breaking livestock entries for Berkshire Show
Entries have closed for this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show on 20 and 21 September with organisers delighted by numbers of livestock, including a record turn-out of goats and pigs. Over 229 pigs have been entered, which is around 90 more than last year. Meanwhile, new classes for pygmy goats have boosted entries to […]
Puna Culinary Festival features farm-to-fork culture and traditions of Hawai’i island
Kalani announces The Puna Culinary Festival, September 21-‐28, 2014, an invitation to experience the abundant harvest of Hawai‘i Island and interact directly with the region’s growers, farmer’s market purveyors, and food enthusiasts. Throughout the eight-day festival, attendees will enjoy meals prepared by top chefs, cooking classes, sustainable farm tours, market visits, thought-provoking workshops and other […]
