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Publication: NFU Online

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Cereals 2013: The kit

Farmers on the lookout for new and updated kit will find many of the best-known names in agricultural machinery at Cereals 2013 (June 12-13, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire), with organisers of the sector’s biggest get-together promising an unrivalled shop ... [Published NFU Online - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Case IH, Cultivation, Fertilizer

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

The NFU at Cereals 2013

Cereals showcases everything new in crop varieties, machinery and equipment, precision farming, renewable energy, post harvest technology, business advice and much more. The Arable Conference and new Technical Seminars offer the chance to get involved ... [Published NFU Online - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Agriculture, Renewable Energy

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Hive-star accommodation at Kent growers

Fruit growers and NFU members Mansfields have set up more than 200 ‘bee hotels’ in a bid to encourage the tree pollination which is essential for its top fruit business.The ‘bee and bees’ have been place in 20 fields across Kent.Farms manager Craig Rook ... [Published NFU Online - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Species, Fruit, Urticaria, Beetle

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

LinkedIn Corp

Spotlight: Twitter in the Farmyard

The first Twitter in the Farmyard social media conference saw dozens of farmers, agriculture consultants and business people learn how social media could help their business.Organised by the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC), the day-long ... [Published NFU Online - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Twitter, Storify Inc, Social Media, LinkedIn Corp, Agriculture

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

Combinable Crops Roundup

Combinable Crops Round-upThe Combinable Crops Round-up aims to provide a snapshot of the global markets, as well as an insight into the work done by the NFU Combinable Crops Board and staff members.Read it here.If you have any suggestions on content or ... [Published NFU Online - 15 hours ago]

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Rural Payments Agency

RPA announces latest figures for SPS 2013

The Rural Payments Agency has announced initial figures for this year’s Single Payment Scheme.More than 99,000 applications have been received so far - 4,400 fewer than the final count for 2012 - with 55% (55,332 applicants) taking the electronic route, ... [Published NFU Online - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Rural Payments Agency

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 2 reports

European Union

Relief at IPPC reprieve for livestock sector

The European Commission’s decision not to amend the thresholds for poultry and pigs, or to include cattle in the Industrial Emissions Directive, is a great relief for the livestock sector, the NFU said today - although proposed measures on manure spreading ... [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]

Entities: Livestock, Combustion, Cattle, European Union

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

E numbers and manky foxes

In Suffolk, Richard Styles ponders the plight of the townie fox versus its country cousin and wonders if humans might learn an important lesson about food.The other morning was one of those wonderful warm sunny spring days where the sun seems to be pulling ... [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]

Entities: Sodium Nitrate, Diet, Cheap

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

HS2 Phase 2 - Exceptional Hardship Scheme

The NFU has responded to government on the proposed Exceptional Hardship Scheme for Phase 2 of the HS2 rail link.Read our thoughts by clicking on the related document to the top right of the page. ... [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]

Entities: Phase II

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Farming a 'positive force' for the environment

Farming is a positive force for the environment and makes a significant contribution to the countryside and British wildlife, the NFU said today.The comments come as a group of environmental organisations launch the ‘State of Nature’ report, which suggests ... [Published NFU Online - May 22 2013]

Entities: Agriculture, Environment, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural A...

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

NFU to sponsor Fruit Focus forums

Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon and NFU Horticulture Board Chairman Guy Poskitt will be at Fruit Focus on Wednesday 24 July in Kent.More than 100 exhibitors have already signed up for stand space at Fruit Focus 2013, which returns to East Malling ... [Published NFU Online - May 22 2013]

Entities: Fruit, Christine Tacon, Adjudicator, Horticulture

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

GOLD! NFU and Waitrose triumph at RHS Chelsea

British produce display at Chelsea Flower Show gets Best in Show nomination and a Gold Medal!Chelsea Flower Show judges and visitors alike have praised the NFU and Waitrose’s new display. Penny Riley's creation allows show visitors the chance to walk ... [Published NFU Online - May 21 2013]

Entities: Waitrose Ltd, judges, Joanna Lumley, Vegetables

Quotes

"The key thing this year was to celebrate the legacy of the show and its Britishness, by leaving no-one in any doubt that what is on the NFU and Waitrose’s display is from this country. It’s been a difficult year for many of our growers and this is a testament to the good and hard work they do.”"

GOLD! NFU and Waitrose triumph at RHS Chelsea [Published NFU Online - May 21 2013]

"Growers looking to increase yield, raise quality or secure a particular market can examine crop plots close up and get expert guidance at the same time,” said event director Jon Day. "It’s an ideal way to choose varieties that suit both farm and business plan.”"

Cereals 2013: Tomorrow's top varieties [Published NFU Online - May 13 2013]

...the departing members Rob Doig, Duncan Worth and Graham Nichols along with Chairman Allan Stevenson, Rob Clayton, director of Potato Council said "it has been a privilege to work with such knowledgeable and energetic individuals, especially at a time when Potato Council was finding its feet within AHDB." He added “it is fantastic that we are able to find new, enthusiastic members who are willing to engage with other levy payers, take stock of their needs...

New leadership at Potato Council [Published NFU Online - May 12 2013]

...She said: "The thrill and pride of winning comes as a wonderful boost to morale in these difficult times for the industry, where month after month of untypical weather has caused major problems to add to the woes of the recession."

NFU member receives Queen's Award for Enterprise [Published NFU Online - May 12 2013]

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Cereals 2013: The kit [Published NFU Online - 1 hour ago]
The NFU at Cereals 2013 [Published NFU Online - 2 hours ago]
Hive-star accommodation at Kent growers [Published NFU Online - 3 hours ago]
Spotlight: Twitter in the Farmyard [Published NFU Online - 12 hours ago]
Combinable Crops Roundup [Published NFU Online - 15 hours ago]
RPA announces latest figures for SPS 2013 [Published NFU Online - 23 hours ago]
E numbers and manky foxes [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]
Relief at IPPC reprieve for livestock sector [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]
HS2 Phase 2 - Exceptional Hardship Scheme [Published NFU Online - May 23 2013]
NFU lobbying success for livestock sector [Published NFU Online - May 22 2013]
NFU to sponsor Fruit Focus forums [Published NFU Online - May 22 2013]
Farming a 'positive force' for the environment [Published NFU Online - May 22 2013]
GOLD! NFU and Waitrose triumph at RHS Chelsea [Published NFU Online - May 21 2013]
Schmallenberg vaccine to be available this summer [Published NFU Online - May 21 2013]
Strong poultry consumption trends reported [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
Risk Management advice article for poultry farmers [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
Your TB videos can make a difference [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
Important changes to cross compliance [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
NELMS Proposed New Options and Deletions [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
Officeholder diaries [Published NFU Online - May 20 2013]
Horticulture and potatoes team activity 3-17 May [Published NFU Online - May 18 2013]
A sound case for SAWS [Published NFU Online - May 18 2013]
Time to change gardening to better fit the weather [Published NFU Online - May 18 2013]
Assessing the risks to bees [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Feedback required on SPS 2013 [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Hi-tech cows and 'operator error' [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Major review of environment red tape launched [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Impact of neonicotinoid restrictions [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Ash Dieback: Spotting Spring Symptoms [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]
Stay safe in the countryside this Easter [Published NFU Online - May 17 2013]