MP backs growth agenda for Lea Valley
March 29, 2013 by admin
Filed under News & Business
Harlow MP Robert Halfon met glasshouse growers at the House of Commons last month to mark National Salad Awareness Day.
From the horse’s mouth
The recent horse meat scandal is a lesson for us all, says Fen Tiger
Suffolk estate has taste of quality
Venison and lamb from a Suffolk estate is highly sought by London’s top restaurants
Vegetable business has strong roots
From shed to supermarket – a carrot and parsnip business started three generations ago is helping to feed the nation. Judith Tooth reports
Spray to get most from cereal crops
Tweaking sprays according to crop condition will be especially important this season, writes Richard Overthrow.
Well-rounded business continues expanding
Agricultural contracting is very much a service industry – and Oliver Arnold is proud to keep his customers happy.
A healthy attitude to paperwork
A well-intentioned farm questionnaire ends up thrown in the bin by Fen Tiger.
Safeguarding the future of farming
More than 300 agricultural apprentices are to be recruited within two years in a new joint initiative launched this month by Easton&Otley College, Anglia Farmers and AtlasFram. Judith Tooth reports.
A life at the ringside
Auctions are still the best way to sell livestock, says David Ball of Norwich market. Judith Tooth reports.
Care for crops begins in earnest
Crops will be requiring more attention as the weather warms up, writes Richard Overthrow.