30 April 2012
The European Commission and Defra have agreed to continue allowing forage seed mixes containing a percentage of non-organic seed to be used without the need of a seed derogation before use.
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25 April 2012
The 2012 programme of low carbon farming events took off with a one day event held in Sydling, near Dorchester. A well attended day, packed with interesting talks and a great farm tour of Sydling Brook Estate.
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24 April 2012
2012 Awards now open for entries!
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23 April 2012
The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation (PCF) today announced initial funding of £200,000 for a pioneering new project to help British farmers improve their productivity in an environmentally responsible way.
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23 April 2012
Nominate your favourite product and get free entry to a prize draw The Soil Association Organic Food Awards, now in their 24th year, are the most prestigious and widely respected in the organic sector. Help us promote the best quality organic food a...
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20 April 2012
‘Too much nitrogen harms the environment and the economy’ A new Soil Association report, to be launched next week [Wed 25 April] at a House of Commons agro-ecology event [1], calls for farming to become less dependent on manufactured nitrogen fertil...
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19 April 2012
There is still time to get in your entry for the 2012 Farmers Weekly awards – or nominate a friend or colleague who you think would make a worthy winner. There are 15 categories covering all sectors of the industry – from dairy to diversification an...
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19 April 2012
We have just received notification from Defra that the European Commissioner will be visiting Japan and South Korea in October. Full details are included below:
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19 April 2012
Like anything that’s become a “West End” hit the next stop after London is the West Country and Feeding the 5000 is no exception. FareShare South West is hosting this hugely successful event to bring wider attention to the issues of food waste and f...
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17 April 2012
Natural England have recently published a range of technical notes aimed at helping farmers and advisors in integrating carbon management with other agri-environment objectives, showing how land management can contribute to climate change mitigation...
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