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 | Free irrigation workshop on saving water and money for potato, horticulture and salad growers : 12 October 2009
Growers from the potato, horticulture and salad sectors are invited to a free workshop in the Vale of Evesham in the West Midlands to discuss saving water and money in a changing climate on 17th November 2009 |
| Farming Futures New Video Case Study : 20 July 2009
The new Farming Futures video case study on Philip Pearson and opportunities for renewable energy innovation is now up on the farming futures website. |
| SAC Soil Assessment Sheet : 16 June 2009
Soil structure affects root penetration, water availability to plants and soil aeration. This simple, quick test assesses soil structure based on the appearance and feel of a block of soil dug out with a spade. |
| Levy Board appoints Chief Scientist : 12 May 2009
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Professor Crute with the brief to deliver collaboration and co-operation across its 15,000,000 pounds annual investment of levy funds in research and knowledge transfer programmes. He takes up the post in early September 2009 and will be part of the Senior Executive Team reporting to the AHDB Chief Executive. |
| Call for proposals for KT whole farm energy plan : 07 May 2009
The AHRF's Knowledge Transfer (KT) Group is currently seeking a service provider to conduct a review of existing information, data and tools that allow levy-payers to recognise energy-saving opportunities within their businesses and decide whether changes are appropriate for their own circumstances. |
| Tried and Tested Nutrient Management Plan : 24 March 2009
A new Tried and Tested Nutrient Management Plan is being launched to help farmers and growers plan their fertiliser and manure use, meet increasing regulatory demands and protect the environment. |
| Reap the rewards : 01 December 2008
A new Best Farming Practices booklet, now available, offers farmers 250
ways to benefit their business while protecting soils, water and
wildlife. With simple, practical ideas and 15 farming case studies it is
certainly clear that what's good for business can also be good for the
environment! |
| East Midlands farmers invited to free workshop on the business opportunities and risks of climate change : 23 October 2008
Farmers in the East Midlands are invited to attend a free workshop to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses. |
| Annual Report Jul06-Mar08 : 04 August 2008
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| Seed Production and Treatment in a Changing Environment. : 04 August 2008
First announcement and call for papers for BCPC Symposium on Seed Production and Treatment in a Changing Environment. |
| BSPP Break Crops Workshop : 29 April 2008
BSPP workshop, in association with HGCA and PGRO, on 24 June on diseases of oilseed rape, pulses, peas and beans, and a tour of PGRO field plots. |
| AHRF and Farming Futures : 26 March 2008
The AHRF is a partner in the Farming Futures Project funded by Defra, managed by Forum for the Future in partnership with the NFU, AIC and CLA. Farming Futures aims to raise awareness of climate change and encourage action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. |
| AHRF Soil Information Gateway : 02 March 2008
Soil solutions, forged by farmers and bringing benefits for both business and the environment, have been drawn together in a new web-based resource. The Soils Information Gateway champions the soil-related achievements of more than fifteen pioneering farmers. It also highlights tips, solutions and strategies that address problems such as erosion, compaction and poaching. |
| Farmers show increased on-farm action to combat climate change. : 03 January 2008
The latest survey results released today by Farming Futures find that more farmers are taking on-farm action to mitigate climate change. |
| New funding to help stimulate climate change action : 22 November 2007
Defra have announced that up to a quarter of a million pounds would be available for the project to continue communicating climate change to farmers and land managers. |
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