December 6, 2007
Will smallholding become a must?
A top scientist has given an apocalyptic vision of the future after oil runs out - and he says it will be a future in which farming co-ops and smallholders will come into their own.
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Grow & Maintain
November 19, 2007
Whole Farm Approach cuts more red tape for farmers
Defra has launched the latest update to Whole Farm Approach, providing enhancements for farmers and growers to save time on business activity and access the latest up-to-date information and guidance.
November 16, 2007
GM plants ‘would bring health benefits’
November 2007: AN EU-funded study claims that genetically modified plants which produce essential omega-3 fishoils could be the only way to ensure people get enough of thesenutrients.
November 13, 2007
Legal action over FMD
Legal action has begun against two animal testing laboratories for loss of earnings caused by this summer's outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
November 6, 2007
FMD: new EU decision on exports
November 6: Defra has confirmed that the EU Commission and Member States have agreed a new decision which will allow the relaxation of current Foot and Mouth Disease export restrictions on meat and meat products.
November 5, 2007
Bid to restore heathland
November 2007: A project in Cornwall is promoting the restoration of heathland through traditional management.
November 4, 2007
Guanaco ‘best kept secret’
November 2007: Fibre from guanaco grazed in the Staffordshire Moorlands will be made into handwoven pashmina shawls and will be available at a special launch in November.
November 2, 2007
Organic food ‘better for you’
NOVEMBER 2007: Organic food is officially better for you, claims the Soil Association after a ten-year study.
