LEAF organisers declare Open Farm Sunday 2014 the best one yet
Farmers and their helpers were celebrating this weekend as the response to Open Farm Sunday was overwhelmingly positive. National organisers, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), have reported that a record number of visitors attended an Open Farm Sunday event on Sunday 8 June. While final figures are still being obtained, LEAF estimates that visitor numbers […]
£30k scheme launched looking for future food growers
A new £30k pilot scheme aimed at encouraging enterprise in the food growing industry and providing people across the UK and Ireland with the opportunity to create a sustainable livelihood has been launched. The joint ‘Growing Livelihoods’ initiative between philanthropic organisation, Carnegie UK Trust, the Plunkett Foundation and the Land Settlement Association Charitable Trust (LSACT), […]
UK food production ‘flat lining’ as EU over-regulation continues
The UK’s crop production toolbox is becoming worryingly depleted at a time when we need to be producing more crops, not less, the NFU said today. A new report ‘Healthy Harvest’ has been launched by the NFU at the Cereals Event today (Wednesday) in response to concerns that already flat lining UK crop production will […]
R-Biopharm Rhône helps make Liquorice safer
Is black liqorice bad for you? R-Biopharm Rhône, the pioneering Scottish science company, has moved to the forefront of EU attempts to make some of Britain’s favourite sweets as safe as they can possibly be. Its initiative comes in the wake of a case which was revealed in Worcester recently (April) in which a pensioner […]
New device will find carcinogenic food fungus faster
One of the food industry’s major recurring challenges, detecting highly carcinogenic toxins that occur naturally in our most common crops, could soon be solved by groundbreaking research that exploits aflatoxins’ fluorescent properties. Aflatoxins are present in a wide range of foodstuffs, especially cereals, grains and nuts and are known to be highly carcinogenic. As they […]
Collaborative roots could reduce reliance on phosphorus fertilisers
Farmers could improve the efficiency of phosphorus in crop production by coupling plants with complementary traits, which would allow them to harness the ‘phosphorus bank’ already present in soils. Exploring the potential of ‘collaborative roots’ to make organic phosphorus available to plants is the objective of a new £1.2 million, three-year project undertaken by a […]
Arla Foods recognised by Mcdonalds as Sustainable Supply Award winner
McDonald’s has announced its “2014 Best of Sustainable Supply” award winners in a report highlighting how suppliers achieved significant results by identifying opportunities and applying sustainable solutions in diverse places across the world. More than 600 entries were submitted, with Arla Foods earning a prestigious place alongside 50 other leading projects. McDonald’s leadership and external […]
R-Biopharm Rhône ventures into Asian markets with new sister company in India
R-Biopharm Rhône, one of Scotland’s most successful scientific exporters, has further expanded its global reach with a new sister company in India which will act as a gateway to wider Asian markets. It is the latest international venture for the Glasgow-based company, which is a leading developer of test solutions for food and feed analysis, […]
Asda supports food and farming education in the eastern region
Asda has continued its support for the East of England Agricultural Society’s children’s education programme. Launched in 2013 with Asda sponsorship, the Kids Country team plans to help over 7000 children to have a fun, hands on learning experience following their Food and Farming Day. Paul Tate, Chairman of the Society’s Education Committee, said: “We […]
