Norfolk conference focuses on land
CHANGING land use patterns will top the agenda at this month’s Norfolk Farming Conference, held on 23 February at the John Innes Centre, Norwich.
Harsh reality of rural crime revealed
THE devastating impact of rural crime was laid bare by Essex farmer Rosemary Padfield at a major national conference.
‘Free farmers from red tape shackles’
GOVERNMENT ministers must act to free the shackles holding back the farming industry, a conference has heard.
NFU steps up call for lantern ban
FARM leaders have repeated their call for a ban on sky lanterns ahead of Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night.
East Anglia faces brunt of CAP reform
EASTERN region farmers will be among those most affected by CAP reform, rural leaders have warned.
Dry spring fuels harvest concern
LACK of rainfall is having an increasing impact on crops across the region, with growers battling to maximise yields.
Industry leaders back safety campaign
A MAJOR new campaign to improve safety on eastern region farms has won the backing of industry leaders.
Rape growers in £50m pigeon battle
FARMERS would lose oilseed rape crops worth £53million without controlling pigeons, suggests an NFU survey.
Bees ‘vital to farm economy’
THE Crop Protection Association is highlighting advice to farmers aimed at protecting bees from insecticidal sprays.
Changes ahead for region’s coastal farmers
COASTAL farmers must adapt their businesses to meet the impact of climate change, suggests new research.