08 April 2013
A day looking at diffuse pollution: what is it and how to avoid it, planting trees to protect water courses and highlighting successful practical projects that reduce diffuse pollution. |
08 April 2013
Winners of the prestigious Natural and Organic Awards 2013, hosted in association with the Soil Association, were announced at the Natural and Organic Products show yesterday [Sunday 7 April] at the Novotel London West. The awards were presented by ... |
05 April 2013
THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED Whitmuir is looking for a horticultural trainee to join its busy farm team for the season. |
05 April 2013
This year’s appalling weather has been drastic for farmers, with devastated flock numbers where snow hit sheep farms during lambing, and delayed turnout using up dwindling stocks of poor-quality forage. |
05 April 2013
The Scottish Government has made available £500,000 to help farmers meet the costs of disposing of animals lost due to the current severe weather. |
05 April 2013
On Friday 15 March, 2013 the EU failed to ban three neonicotinoid pesticides. In the voting process decision-makers failed to recognise the weight of evidence against bee-damaging, neonicotinoid pesticides. However EU member states will vote again o... |
05 April 2013
Commenting on the release of the report from the all-party Environmental Audit Committee ‘Insects and Insecticides’ released today, Emma Hockridge, Soil Association Head of Policy said: |
03 April 2013
The Awards, now in their ninth year, complement the work of the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Forum by encouraging food and drink businesses to be innovative, forward thinking and collaborative and by celebrating excellence and achievement. With ... |
28 March 2013
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION Plowright Organic is based at Stowey Rocks Farm, an 80 acre organic farm in Somerset. We are looking for an apprentice to join our small team and to be involved in all aspects of the work fro... |
28 March 2013
We are looking for a trainee to join our small team at Swillington Organic Farm. |