Free stewardship support unveiled
NATURAL England is offering free one-to-one visits to help farmers get the most out of environmental stewardship.
Brussels ‘missed opportunity’ on CAP reform – Spelman
BRUSSELS has completely missed the opportunity to wean agriculture off subsidies, DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman has warned.
East Anglia faces brunt of CAP reform
EASTERN region farmers will be among those most affected by CAP reform, rural leaders have warned.
Growers urged to ‘meet the processor’
CEREAL growers are being given the opportunity to see what happens to grain beyond the weighbridge.
Farmers encouraged to attract the birds
FARMERS wanting to increase bird numbers can find out more at a series of events taking place across the East of England.
British Sugar workers accept pay offer
WORKERS at four British Sugar plants in the East of England have finally accepted a 3.5% pay offer.
Youngster shows there’s ‘more to life than mince’
A NORFOLK young farmer who began her farming career at 14 with a single Dexter heifer has won a £5000 business award.
Minister braves rain to support Open Farm Sunday
FARM minister Jim Paice threw his support behind this month’s Open Farm Sunday celebrations.
Incentive sparks interest in woodfuel
ANGLIA Woodfuels, the eastern region cooperative that promotes woodchip boilers for heating and hot water, anticipates further growth.
Industry leaders back safety campaign
A MAJOR new campaign to improve safety on eastern region farms has won the backing of industry leaders.