Research is key to make money from diversification
23rd January 2018
Farmers should resist the temptation to pursue what seem like ‘quick-win’ diversifications without thoroughly researching them, says rural surveyor and founder of The Business Barn, Hannah Moule. “There is a
AHDB commits £5m to fix ‘fragmented’ farming innovation pipeline
23rd January 2018
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is committing £5m to fund Britain’s next generation of agricultural experts in an effort to overhaul the industry’s “fragmented” innovation and skills pipeline.
Cefetra to acquire speciality trader Premium Crops
14th December 2017
Cefetra Ltd, a UK agricultural business trading over 4 million tonnes annually, has announced it has agreed to acquire Premium Crops Ltd subject to satisfaction of completion conditions. Premium Crops
Glyphosate decision must be based on science and evidence, not politics – NFU
14th November 2017
The NFU has said it was disappointed that no agreement had been reached over the reauthorisation of glyphosate despite the overwhelming weight of science and evidence showing it is perfectly
Defra sounds death-knell for the use of sound science in agricultural policy – Bayer
14th November 2017
Bayer has reacted strongly to the announcement by Secretary of State for Defra, Michael Gove MP that he will ‘in principle’ support the European Commission’s proposal to ban the use
Record 12,000t shipment of beans
19th October 2017
ABP’s Port of Ipswich has reported handling a record 12,000 tonne shipment of beans for its customer Glencore Agriculture UK, supporting local farmers and confirming its place as the UK’s
Rotam reiterates commitment to supporting sustainable future of SU herbicide products
17th October 2017
Agrochemical company Rotam has reiterated its full commitment to sulfonylurea herbicides (SUs) despite a challenging regulatory environment. With a number of active ingredients (AIs), most notably glyphosate, under threat of
BASF buys some of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses
17th October 2017
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s seed and non-selective herbicide businesses. Bayer intends to divest these assets in the context of its planned acquisition of
NFU Sugar takes action as M & J Haulage Ltd goes into administration
17th October 2017
NFU Sugar has outlined its response to news that leading sugar beet harvesting and haulage business, M & J Haulage Ltd has been placed in administration. NFU Sugar, which represents
Norfolk Club raises £3,000 for East Anglian Air Ambulance
17th October 2017
North Walsham Young Farmers Club in Norfolk has presented a cheque for £3,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The Club chose the East Anglian Air ambulance as its
Five year farming community support programme announced
20th September 2017
A five year programme to help the Farming Community Network (FCN) support famers and their families through difficult times has been announced by Agrii as part of its commitment to
Evolution or revolution to be debated at South of England conference
20th September 2017
‘Evolution or Revolution? The next 50 years’ will be the topic of intense debate by leading lights in British agriculture at this year’s South of England Agricultural Society’s Farming Conference
