United Kingdom Agriculture News

Renewable energy production can help cereal farms in drought-hit areas improve moisture retention at the same time as increasing revenues, according to EnviTec Biogas UK.

(UPM Tilhill, London, 15 May 2012 ) – UPM Tilhill is a headline sponsor at this year’s Chartered Institute of Foresters’ National Conference.

The team at Rippledown, one of the UK’s leading environmental education centres, are launching an innovative new eco holiday package for this summer.

Congratulations – again – to Dr Shakir Al-Zaidi and all the team at Russell IPM for this year receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation. These awards are announced each year on the Queen’s birthday – 21 April.

First full scale trials of pioneering technology to control beetles and weevils in grain stores

When an order was received for delivery to co-ordinates 50°02'45.30" North 1°21'54.41" East, Rolawn knew it was for somewhere out of the ordinary - and they were right.

The escalating value of agricultural land was confirmed when a 2.4 acre parcel of land in Kent fetched a record £76,000 at auction.

Exosect today announced the appointment of Richard Clothier as its new Chairman.

Mackie’s of Scotland is aiming to be one of the UK’s biggest, fully sustainable companies by installing a plant that will transform the slurry from its 400-strong herd of cows into biofuel to help power its Aberdeenshire plant

Organisers of this year’s Suffolk Show have announced an impressive line-up for 2012, which is sure to make this year one of the best events ever.

The Bolesworth Classic has announced that it is teaming up with Claire House Children’s Hospice for 2012 show. Claire House volunteers will be fundraising throughout the event at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall from 1st to 4th June 2012.

The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present 18 companies on the French Pavilion at Ecobuild — the world’s leading event for construction, sustainable design and the built-environment sector.

VEGEPOLYS competitiveness cluster, the organisers of the SIVAL trade show, and fresh-produce magazine Réussir Fruits et Légumes of France have launched a major Europe-wide competition with the goal of encouraging varietal innovation.

YOUPIG, the international piglet pre-starter feed that is made in France by InVivo NSA, is moving further into the international arena.

ARIANE is a unique variety of apple that is resistant to apple scab, which enables growers to reduce the use of chemical products in the apple orchard by half.

On February 8th 2012 in Geneva, Economist Conferences are hosting Feeding the World, assembling the most respected names from agribusiness, policy, international agencies, science and the NGO community.

Experiments carried out by the Agricultural Products Division of BASF have confirmed the superior performance of LabLogic Systems’ Beta-RAM 5 radio-detector when used in the new Active Counting Mode (ACM).

Tuta absoluta is extending its damage to the Potato Tuber. This develop in the host selection behaviour by Tuta absoluta can be a potential disaster to small farmers in East Africa particularly those in Ethiopia in regions close to Sudan

A Catsfield Christmas tree farmer is celebrating after being named runner up this year’s Sussex Business Awards.

GreenWorld believes that farmland investments and timber investments will be the best opportunities for investors in the long-term

New fungicides, novel breeding techniques and the latest nutrition findings are among numerous arable innovations that will be brought to life through hundreds of crop plots at Cereals 2012.

Renewable energy production can help cereal farms in drought-hit areas improve moisture retention at the same time as increasing revenues, according to EnviTec Biogas UK.

The Cereals Event returns to Boothby Graffoe in Lincolnshire this summer as organiser Haymarket Exhibitions looks to build on the success of last year’s event.

(UPM Tilhill, North Wales, 10 May 2012 ) – A team from UPM Tilhill’s North Wales office proved their community spirit when they donated their skills for the day to help the local church.

(UPM Tilhill, London, 15 May 2012 ) – UPM Tilhill is a headline sponsor at this year’s Chartered Institute of Foresters’ National Conference.

Event Organisers, Haymarket Exhibitions, have teamed up with Vine Tree Solutions (VTS) to offer international visitors a package of business support during their stay in the UK.

The National Trust has announced that its MyFarm experiment will now be free in an effort to get even more people to interested and engaged with farming and food.

Leading Somerset solicitors firm Pardoes has strengthened its agricultural division by appointing Tim Howells, who is recognised in the Legal 500 as one of the region’s top agricultural solicitors.

All farm buildings have fixtures in them, such as electrical and plumbing systems, cubicles and in some instances, sanitary ware.

The team at Rippledown, one of the UK’s leading environmental education centres, are launching an innovative new eco holiday package for this summer.

United Auctions' May Multi-Breed Show and Sale will be the largest and most comprehensive selection yet at Stirling Agricultural Centre with 253 pedigree bulls and females going under the hammer on Monday 7 May 2012.

Chelsea’s world class alternative floral art show is back with a bloom for 2012! In its 7th year, Chelsea in Bloom will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and all things British with stunning fresh flower displays lining the streets of the royal borough

Congratulations – again – to Dr Shakir Al-Zaidi and all the team at Russell IPM for this year receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation. These awards are announced each year on the Queen’s birthday – 21 April.

First full scale trials of pioneering technology to control beetles and weevils in grain stores

When an order was received for delivery to co-ordinates 50°02'45.30" North 1°21'54.41" East, Rolawn knew it was for somewhere out of the ordinary - and they were right.

Gofarmer, the online portal for farmers and smallholders in the UK, recently decided to change from Moneybookers (now Skrill) to Paypal for processing the yearly subscription fees.

MorePeople's commitment to the promotion of the food and land based sectors as great places to build a career were highlighted again recently with another graduate event held at the end of 2011.

The escalating value of agricultural land was confirmed when a 2.4 acre parcel of land in Kent fetched a record £76,000 at auction.

New report: 'Analyzing the Global Agricultural Chemicals Industry'

Exosect today announced the appointment of Richard Clothier as its new Chairman.

The chickens really are up to something this time, Mrs Tweedy. Between 250,000 and half a million households in the UK alone keep hens in their gardens and backyards as pets. And the numbers are going up. Now they're going hi-tech!

MorePeople were delighted to help promote the profile of UK horticulture as a great industry to build a career in by sponsoring one of the industry's premier events aimed at boosting the image of the sector to its 'younger' members.

Mackie’s of Scotland is aiming to be one of the UK’s biggest, fully sustainable companies by installing a plant that will transform the slurry from its 400-strong herd of cows into biofuel to help power its Aberdeenshire plant

The Cheshire-based Harthill Stud celebrates its official Launch Event on Monday 9th April for members of the general public, and Tuesday 10th April for press and industry figures.

Alistair Millar, an agricultural lawyer at Tallents Solicitors in Southwell explains three key aspects of the Act, which could affect rural landholdings.

An annual one-day event which aims to rejuvenate and inspire the interest of Suffolk’s school children and teachers about Farming and the countryside will this year see 4,000 children aged between 7 and 9 from across the County visit Trinity Park.

Square Acre Procurement Ltd, the UK based industrial equipment and raw materials specialist, today announced the launch of its new website.

London: Reportbuyer.com the leading source of market research reports has just made available ‘Agricultural Equipment in China: Industry forecasts for 2015 & 2020’.

Soil and fruit eliminated as sources in a recent fatal Listeriosis scare

The Netherlands’ top agricultural uses a Mecmesin Static Torque Screwdriver and Advanced Torque Gauge to help them in their research into improving the yield and quality of Teff, a gluten-free cereal.

Organisers of this year’s Suffolk Show have announced an impressive line-up for 2012, which is sure to make this year one of the best events ever.

The Bolesworth Classic has announced that it is teaming up with Claire House Children’s Hospice for 2012 show. Claire House volunteers will be fundraising throughout the event at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall from 1st to 4th June 2012.

GreenWorld BVI's SIPP eligible investments allows owners of SIPPs to diversify their holdings to beyond stocks and bonds to farmland investments and forestry investments

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Muddy Carrot is a new and unique online marketplace, part-funded by DEFRA, representing and helping the countryside; those who live in it and those who care about it.

Root3 recently offered a FREE Lighting Energy Survey to Energy, Building & Facility Managers of Commercial Properties and are now pleased to announce that they are extending this offer to Building Surveyors, Architects and Commercial Estate Agents.

Le Cercle Rive Droite de Grands Vins de Bordeaux, an association of winegrowers from the Right Bank in Bordeaux (South-Western France), will present an exclusive preview of the 2011 vintage in London on Thursday 15 March 2012.

Practical solution for the isolation of infested stock using specially coated adhesive tape has been launched by Russell IPM Ltd. A company from Wales specialising in the pheromone based solution for stored products insects.

Exciting start to 2012 at the Harthill Stud with the arrival of new Sandro Hit dressage stallion Sternkonig from Finland. Bred by Paul Schokermohle in Germany, he has sired over 200 foals.

Now in its 19th year, Millésime Bio, the international trade show for the organic winegrowing sector, took place from 23 to 25 January 2012 in Montpellier (southern France).

"The Smartest Fastest Grass Trimmer String Replacement Kit in the World" Hover Trimmer Arrives Into the UK Market..

The National Trust's MyFarm community has voted on which breed of cow should get a mate following Valentine's Day.

Harthill Stud hosted a well attended Breeders evening at Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire on Thursday 9th February. Presenters included Oliver Townend, International Event Rider and covered many aspects of horse breeding particularly for competition.

Exosect secures an exclusive licence for a fungal isolate of Beauveria bassiana from Fera, the UK’s Food, Environment and Research Agency

Exhibiting at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition, Sunfold Systems will be showing how its products will help towards creating a sustainable home.

The French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE in London will present 18 companies on the French Pavilion at Ecobuild — the world’s leading event for construction, sustainable design and the built-environment sector.

Leading potato grower and potato product company Greenvale is out to grow its own young talent following official recognition of its site in the border town of Duns as a fully-fledged Modern Apprenticeship Centre.

VEGEPOLYS competitiveness cluster, the organisers of the SIVAL trade show, and fresh-produce magazine Réussir Fruits et Légumes of France have launched a major Europe-wide competition with the goal of encouraging varietal innovation.

YOUPIG, the international piglet pre-starter feed that is made in France by InVivo NSA, is moving further into the international arena.

ARIANE is a unique variety of apple that is resistant to apple scab, which enables growers to reduce the use of chemical products in the apple orchard by half.