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Arable news
Co-operative to expand grower partnerships
BRITAIN’S biggest farmer, the Co-operative Farms, is seeking new partnerships with other growers to supply vegetables for the increased number of retail stores the Co-operative Group now has, following its acquisition of Somerfield last year.
Spring beans a better option than pulses
While interest in growing spring pulses might be high, the market outlook is not so encouraging.
Check your pesticide store to avoid prosecution
THE Campaign against Accidental or Illegal Poisoning (CAIP) is urging all pesticide users to undertake regular stock checks of stores to avoid prosecution and loss of Single Farm Payments.
Research hails health benefits of Yorkshire asparagus
ASPARAGUS grown in Yorkshire tastes better and has more antioxidants compared to imported varieties, according to research conducted by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber.
Arable Focus
Arable Focus: How you can contact LLG co-ordinators
Find out who your Local Liaison Group (LLG) co-ordinators for the Campaign for the Farmed Environment – which will be formally launched in Suffolk in March – click the link for the full list.
Online event
Find out what the experts have to say about your business prospects in 2010
Are you wondering what 2010 will bring for your business? If you want to know, and find out what the experts have to say about the prospects for dairy, beef and sheep and arable businesses, listen to our online events to find out.
Video
UK arable prospects 2010
AS part of our Farming Prospects seminars, Lawrence Matthews, Sussex arable farmer, explains his prospects for 2010 and the major challenges facing his farm business.
Features
Enjoying the fruits of their labour in the Welsh Hills
Cattle and sheep have long been the mainstay of Britain’s upland farming areas – but soft fruit? Barry Alston takes a look at a novel diversification venture high up in the Radnorshire hills.
Red wheat is the route for spring cereal profits, says Hovis
RED wheat is under the spotlight in a series of farmer meetings around the country to promote the crop and celebrate the conversion of all British-baked, Hovis-branded products to 100 per cent British wheat.
Boosting profile of Fens growers and environmental management
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Campaign for the Farmed Environment chairman Michael Sly explains how collaboration with other farmers has benefited the environment and his business.
Shows and events
Key event for potato growers
The potato industry is focusing on the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, on November 25 and 26. Here’s what’s on.