Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Aldi CEO vows never to sell chlorinated chicken
8th July 2020
Aldi UK’s CEO Giles Hurley has said that the supermarket will not sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, regardless of any future trade deals.
Boost for UK food export industry as nationwide veterinary service launches
7th July 2020
A new nationwide service for the food export industry has been launched by UK veterinary group, VetPartners.
JCB secures $269 million order from US military
7th July 2020
JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the U.S. military with a fleet of specialised high speed excavators over the next eight years in a deal worth up to $269 million (£217 million).
New Campaign Urges Consumers to ‘Make It’ with Lamb
7th July 2020
The first phase of a GB-wide campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch this month.
The power of protein
7th July 2020
Dairy webinar to highlight lower feed costs and reduced environmental impact
Annual Great British Pea week returns for the fifth year
6th July 2020
Britain’s annual pea harvest takes place each year from June – August, marking the busiest part of the season for the UK pea industry. Great British Pea Week (6th – 12th July 2020), now in its fifth year, celebrates the UK pea season and champions the industry that works around the clock each summer to deliver frozen peas to the nation.
LEAF Open Farm Sunday 2020 goes online
6th July 2020
A statement from LEAF’s CEO, Caroline Drummond, regarding the 2020 event : When lockdown was enforced in March, we took the difficult decision to postpone LEAF Open Farm Sunday from 7th June
Tong celebrates 50 years of Grading Screen manufacture
6th July 2020
UK potato and vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering is celebrating 50 years of vegetable grading screen manufacture this month.
Farmland rights of way: Everything landowners need to know
6th July 2020
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the UK, more and more people are venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy some fresh air and get their daily dose of exercise. But for farmers, this can mean an influx of strangers walking across their land.
Planning and Development – your questions answered
6th July 2020
Join the Rural Business Network online on Thursday 16th July at 7pm for their Planning and Development event.
Entries now open for prestigious dairy Gold Cup
3rd July 2020
This year’s NMR RABDF Gold Cup competition, which is celebrating its 100th year, has now opened for entries.
AHDB estimates show small drop in potato planted area
3rd July 2020
The UK planted area for potatoes has held up despite a turbulent season for growers, according to the AHDB.