Wednesday, February 8, 2012

£20m to make farming more profitable

November 10, 2011 by  
Filed under Business

A £20 million fund aims to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment.

Potato seed survey now online

November 8, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

THE Potato Council is running the first electronic version of the seed satisfaction survey during November.

Campaign promotes ‘leeks for champions’

November 8, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

CONSUMERS are being targeted by a new campaign to promote fresh British leeks.

Anti-terrorism rules to hit fertiliser sector

November 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Business

TERRORISM threats have propelled the issue of fertiliser security up the political agenda.

Hybrids win lion’s share of rape market

November 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Crops

HYBRID oilseed rape varieties have taken the lion’s share of certified seed sales this year.

Plan to ban antibiotics ‘threatens animal welfare’

November 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Livestock

CALLS by Euro-MPs for a ban against antimicrobials in livestock farming could threaten animal welfare, vets have warned.

Wind turbine installed on pig farm

November 1, 2011 by  
Filed under Business, Livestock

NORFOLK farmer John Blackburne has installed a wind turbine as he diversifies from pig farming.

NFU steps up call for lantern ban

October 28, 2011 by  
Filed under Business

FARM leaders have repeated their call for a ban on sky lanterns ahead of Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night.

Tariff cut ‘will kill’ solar energy

October 28, 2011 by  
Filed under Business, Property

ANTICIPATED cuts to feed-in tariffs will kill off interest among farmers in solar energy schemes, rural leaders have warned.

Free stewardship support unveiled

October 28, 2011 by  
Filed under Business

NATURAL England is offering free one-to-one visits to help farmers get the most out of environmental stewardship.

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