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February 8, 2008
FEBRUARY 10,2008: The British poultry sector has hit back at media claims that newresearch findings published show that more than one-quarterof broiler chickens have difficulty walking as result of their highgrowth rates.
February 7, 2008
FEBRUARY 7, 2008: The important role of city farms and community gardens is increasinglyrecognised by local and national government, funders and otherstakeholders, according to a report.
February 7, 2008
FEBRUARY 7, 2008: More than a quarter of broiler chickens have difficulty walking, according to a study funded by Defra.
February 6, 2008
JANUARY 25, 2008 is the International Year of the Potato. A global campaign willraise awareness of the importance of the potato - and of agriculture ingeneral - in addressing issues of global concern, including hunger,poverty…
February 4, 2008
FEBRUARY 4, 2008: DEFRA has announced changes to the bluetongue protection and surveillance zones after new cases of the disease were discovered during pre-movement testing in the south east of England.
February 3, 2008
03 FEBRUARY 2008: The ultimate eco house will be unveiled at this year’s Centenary Ideal Home Show.
February 2, 2008
FEBRUARY 2, 2008: There are now estimated to be 300,000 migrant temporary workers employed in the UK agricultural industry – and fines for employing illegal immigrants are set to double on February 28.
February 2, 2008
FEBRUARY 1, 2008: A Government proposal to begin a poultry register has come under fire.
February 1, 2008
JANUARY 24, 2008: A discussion group for free range egg producers in the Midlands has gone from strength to strength.
February 1, 2008
FEBRUARY 1, 2008: The Allotments Regeneration Initiative has secured funding to continue its work into 2008 and sustain the activity of its network of allotment mentors.
February 1, 2008
FEBRUARY 1, 2008: Many farmers are suffering losses, despite the news that farming incomes have been estimated to have risen over the last year, according to UK Liberal Democrat Countryside Spokesperson, Tim Farron.
