AHDB seeks outstanding individuals in the potato industry
13th August 2020
Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards recognising individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the UK potato industry. The Potato Industry Award is a lifetime achievement accolade, whilst the
English Winter Fair 2020 cancelled amid Covid-19 uncertainty
12th August 2020
The 2020 English Winter Fair has been cancelled after the organising committee agreed that Covid-19 restrictions would negatively impact the experience of exhibitors and show-goers. The event is a firm
Sunflower field opening raises thousands for Cornish mental health unit
10th August 2020
£4216 has been raised Sowenna, the inpatient mental health treatment unit at Bodmin for young people aged between 13 and 18, when the gates to a field of more than 275,000 sunflowers were opened to the public.
Trispen sunflower field opens to the public this weekend
7th August 2020
A field containing more than 275,000 sunflowers near Truro will open this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the public to enjoy and to help raise funds for Sowenna, Cornwall’s mental health unit for young people.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair cancelled
3rd August 2020
Following an assessment of the current and anticipated COVID 19 restrictions, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Welsh Winter Fair. The
Win a luxurious hide chair and raise money for R.A.B.I
3rd August 2020
Hayley Hanson, the brains behind the eponymous luxury leather brand Hayley Hanson, has set her sights on raising £5,000 for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I) by raffling off a one-of-a-kind hide chair worth £2,000.
NSA Sheep 2020 goes virtual
31st July 2020
A summer of celebration was planned for the National Sheep Association (NSA) in 2020 to celebrate 40 years at its home on the Three Counties Showground, near Malvern, Worcestershire. However, due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, the event has been postponed until larger gatherings are permitted.
Industry leaders to present at Livestock Innovation Day
28th July 2020
Providing an alternative to cancelled events this summer, the Livestock Innovation Day is set to bring together several industry experts to cover new developments, best practices, and a deep insight into what’s happening in the industry right now.
Agriscot will not take place in 2020, organisers say
24th July 2020
Agriscot 2020 has become the latest major agricultural event to be cancelled due to Covid-19.
Farmers and growers support Bees’ Needs Week 2020
13th July 2020
Championing the Farmed Environment and the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) have joined forces to promote and celebrate the work of farmers and growers in protecting pollinator populations.
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
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.
