All articles by Gavin Haynes – Page 5
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ArticleFree tuition at Writtle
Free places on horticultural courses are being offered at Writtle College for people who do not yet have a full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
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Brogdale man returns as tenant
Former Brogdale director Dr David Pennell has returned as a new tenant in a bid to expand his consultancy business.
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ArticleNFU ups role in produce campaign
The NFU is upping its role in the national campaign to make children more aware of where produce comes from.
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EuroBlight give Bayer top rating
At the EuroBlight workshop in Bologna, Italy, held in May of this year, Bayer CropScience´s Infinito (fluopicolide + propamocarb-HCI) received the best combined rating of all established or newly-developed potato fungicides, the company reported.
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Herbert wins challenge
The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has awarded its Sir Roland Burke Perpetual Challenge machinery trophy to engineers R J Herbert.
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Parripak consolidates enviro-plan
Parripak Foods has consolidated its company environmental-impact plan.
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ArticleNew insecticide launched
Registration has been received for a new potato insecticide that will help growers contend with what is expected to be a high pressure season for aphids.
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Measure to protect wildlife differ - study
Measures to protect wildlife, woodland and water in England and Wales differ widely in their suitability to adapt to climate change according to a new report from the Environment Agency.
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Lloyds Cheshire show features Lord Plumb
The Lloyds TSB Agri-business Centre at Cheshire Show is promising two prominent guest speakers this year.
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ArticleKing announces plans
At IGD's Sainsbury's Trade Briefing, held on Thursday 7th June, Justin King, Sainsbury's chief executive, outlined his plans for the next three years as the retailer moves from the recovery phase to one of growth.
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Kernock gives massive cheque
Kernock Park Plants has presented a cheque for over £21,000 to Kew Gardens as a contribution for the part Kew played in the initial launch of the Wollemi Pine in 2006.
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Everyday low prices - that's ASDA price
Asda can once again bask in the title of Britain's cheapest supermarket, as it landed the prize for the 10th successive year.
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FACE CD launches
The government is throwing added weight behind attempts to get more outdoor learning onto the curriculum, with the launch of the new FACE CD.
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Frank P Matthews re-brand 'Tree For Life'
Frank P Matthews is to re-launch its ‘Trees For Life’ brand, in response to what it sees as a burgeoning demand for trees.
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RHS opens Wisley glasshouse
The RHS this week opens its new glasshouse at RHS Wisley in Surrey, promoting it as an elegant meeting and conference venue.
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ArticleWyevale calls for cash
Plant suppliers to Wyevale have been left angry and concerned this week after the retailer wrote to them asking for a financial contribution to its development programme.
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Managing crops simplified
Managing crop records has potentially been simplified with the launch of a new software package by Farmade and Farmplan.
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FWAG joins with Branston for Potato Production guide
Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and Branston Ltd are joining together to produce a version of the Environmental Guidance for Potato Production expressly for Scotland.
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EFFP promotes public-sector sourcing
EFFP is offering north western growers an invite to its ‘Share to Supply’ North West event, which aims to bring growers and the public sector closer together in support of locally-sourced produce.