Minister unveils plan to slash red tape
FARM minister Jim Paice has unveiled a new task force to scrutinise bureaucratic burdens on growers and livestock producers.
Not too late to protect single payments
Farmers who have chosen to receive their Single Farm Payment in pounds this year can still protect their support from currency movements.
Jim Paice is appointed agriculture minister
LOCAL MP Jim Paice has been appointed DEFRA minister of state for agriculture.
Fenland farmers to supply bio-ethanol plant
WHEAT grown by East Anglian farmers will be processed into bio-ethanol following a five-year deal between Fengrain and Glencore Grain.
Major grain store planned for Snetterton
A GROUP of East Anglian farmers has unveiled plans for an 85,000-tonne grain store and processing centre at Snetterton, Norfolk.
Warning over Bank Holiday fly-tipping
LANDOWNERS have warned of the danger of “cowboy” fly-tippers dumping waste in the countryside.
Playing safe ‘can be a gamble’
THOUSANDS of pounds of Single Payment money could be lost by farmers who make the wrong call in the annual Sterling versus Euro debate, an expert has warned.
Park & Ride planned for Cereals 2010
ORGANISERS of this year’s Cereals Event have introduced a Park & Ride scheme in a bid to overcome traffic congestion.
Anglian farmers top internet league table
EASTERN region farmers are among the most internet savvy in the country, reveals a survey.
Jamie Oliver supports major farming event
CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver has given his backing to a major event aimed at helping children discover more about farming.
