We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Agriculture in the national news - September 9
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Thursday, September 9).
Dairy event and show get a lift from move to new venue
VISITORS and exhibitors yesterday gave a thumbs-up to the new-look Dairy Event and Livestock Show, being held for the first time at the NEC in Birmingham.
While the show certainly injected a spirit of professionalism and optimism into the sector, concerns abounded over winter milk prices, rising production costs and the general air of unfairness over ex-farm rates and the continuing concentration of profits with processors and retailers.
Press and Journal
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1907784?UserKey=#ixzz0z1F1raQc
Support plea for rural post offices
Rural post offices set up in shops, community centres and mobile vans are in danger of closing because of a lack of support from the Royal Mail, a consumer group has warned.
Consumer Focus said many rural branches risked closure unless the Post Office improved the reliability and range of services they offered.
UKPA
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gmvbZ6Na4qAga-K2pfGVRponPbwQ
Rural Wales waits for funding axe
Some of Wales’ largest conservation bodies are expecting large funding cuts, BBC Wales has learned.
Sources at the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) say it is already preparing for projections of up to 25% in cuts.
BBC Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11234578
Farming and tourism ‘help insulate’ Lincolnshire
Much of Lincolnshire should be able to ride out any tough times in the future, according to a new study.
The State of the Region project suggests that while parts of the county could be hit hard by economic problems, many areas can weather such issues.
BBC Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-11182063
Slop buckets reprieve for fear of fly tipping and ‘bin police’
Households will no longer have to install slop buckets in every kitchen after a Government report warned that forcing people to separate food waste could lead to an increase in fly tipping.
Ministers had planned to ban certain materials going to landfill, like food, paper and metals, in order to meet strict EU targets.
Daily Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/7989779/Slop-buckets-reprieve-for-fear-of-fly-tipping-and-bin-police.html
Wow factor earns top Welsh taste award for farm estate
BEEF from a country estate that supplies sirloin steak to some of the nation’s top chefs, including Raymond Blanc, has been hailed the best in Wales.
The sirloin of beef from the Rhug Estate in Denbighshire, which is owned and managed by Lord Newborough, received the Best Welsh Speciality Award and a three-star gold medal in the Great Taste Awards 2010, organised by the Guild of Fine Foods.
Farmer’s 24 hour milk filling station a hit
A German dairy farmer has come up with a novel way to drum up new business — he opened a “milk filling station.”
The “Milchtankstelle” near Cologne in the town of Neunkirchen-Seelscheid dispenses the output of 78 cows from a stainless steel vending machine. Customers can either bring their own empty containers or buy milk bottles to fill up.
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6873JG20100908
Prince Charles opens beehive on green tour of Tyneside
Prince Charles has visited Newcastle as part of a five day tour of Scotland, Wales and England to encourage sustainable living.
He met volunteers at Ouseburn Farm in the city centre, where he opened a new beehive as part of a city wide initiative to boost bees.
BBC Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-11226409
