All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 174
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Education on the front foot
Everyone is rightly concerned about education in horticulture at the moment, and the question of where the next generation is
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ArticleNew varieties at Plantarium
Numerous new varieties will be on show at the upcoming Plantarium show in the Netherlands.
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Article'Superfood' restrictions introduced
Products that award themselves the status of ‘superfood’ will be banned under new EU rules that came into effect last week, unless the claim can be proven.
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Plants 'central to Euro economy'
The EU-backed 'Plants for the Future' Technology Platform has officially released its final Strategic Research Agenda, claiming that plants are central to the future of the European economy.
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Tong revamps cleaner design
A new design of stone and clod separation has been introduced by Tong Peal for its Evoultion Cleaner.
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Brown develops enviro services
Agricultural property consultant Brown & Co has developed a variety of carbon footprinting services for horticultural and agricultural business.
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ArticleWalkers backs local growers
Gary Lineker is going local. The Walkers mascot will front a new series of campaigns for the company in September, as the firm attempts to cash in on local sourcing initiatives.
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ArticleProject Bumblebee up and running
Sainsbury’s and Syngenta have now rolled out the much vaunted ‘Project Bumblebee’, an attempt to stem and reverse the humble bumble’s dwindling numbers.
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Natural England looks for innovative growers
Natural England has launched its ‘Future of Farming Awards’ scheme at the Royal Show.
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Growers find positives in climate change
Over 80 percent of growers believe that the global climate is changing, according to a new survey from Farming Futures.
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Lib Dems launch rural renaissance
The Liberal Democrats have put forward their new plans for rural Britain at The Royal Show.
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ArticleBudgens reaps local sourcing benefits
Latest news from Budgens underlines that the strategy of highlighting both regional and locally grown food is having a major impact on the consumer.
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ArticleGrowers face off against slugs
Certis has reported a sharp rise in sales of its Meta Quality metaldehyde pellets as potato crops face severe damage from burgeoning numbers of slugs.
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Hi-tech production line for Metcalfe
Metcalfe Organic of Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, has completed the upgrade of its dedicated organic processing and pre-packing facility at Low House Farm.
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Scientist claims salmonella soil link
A scientist at Plant Research International has claimed that salmonella bacteria can spread within lettuce plants grown in infected soil as well as on the leaves.
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CLA says local is best
The Country Land and Business Association has called for an extension of the debate on local sourcing.
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ArticleRed Tractor moves through the gears
The Red Tractor and its role in farm assurance is set to undergo a major overhaul under plans announced by the NFU and Assured Food Standards this week.
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ArticleKendall calls for 'early warning' system
Calls are afoot for an ‘early warning system’, to safeguard Britain’s food security.
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Farms help the nation learn
National Family Learning Week, held from October 6 to 14, is promising that thousands of community venues, including farm organisations, will be taking part in the event.
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Israeli nursery seeds South Africa
Hishtil Nurseries, the largest producer of vegetables, herbs and ornamental young plants in Israel, has opened its first plant nursery in South Africa.