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Student crop protection research

2/9/2012 6:53 AM EST  -   Harper Adams University College
Students investigate biofumigation
FOUR Harper Adams students are investigating the role of alternative crop protection methods for their final year research projects.

Three students are researching biofumigation – a term used to describe the use of brassica residues, such as mustard, to improve soil fertility and reduce pests, weeds and diseases.

21-year-old Bill Watts from Ludlow is looking at different...
Norwesco's Low Profile Septic Tanks
 

Norwesco Launches New Line Of Seamless, One-Piece, Low Profile Septic Tanks

2/8/2012 12:44 PM EST  -   Norwesco
For Immediate Release

St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. (February 8, 2012). In March, 2012, Norwesco will introduce a full line of low profile, seamless septic tanks. The new tanks will be available in the most commonly used sizes -- 500, 750, 1,000, 1,250, and 1,500 gallons, and will be available in single and double compartment versions.

The new tanks are manufactured using Norwesco’s proprietary state-of-the-art...
Michael Ives, Miles Metcalfe, Philip Watson, Jonathan Bradbeer, Kathryn Shepherd and Daniel Smail
 

CLAAS Presentation Day

2/1/2012 5:12 AM EST  -   Harper Adams University College
Careers and opportunities for Harper Adams students
HARPER Adams students were invited to learn about careers available to them with CLAAS during a special presentation day recently.

The international harvester manufacturer organised a programme of speakers for the event from within the company, as well as bringing a selection of their machines to the soil hall on campus.

Students from across all courses were...

New study targets air pollution to save lives and climate

1/13/2012 2:36 AM EST  -   Stockholm Environment Institute
Press release: January 13, 2012

Researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York played a central role in a new study that shows that implementing 14 key air pollution control measures could save millions of lives, slow the pace of near-term climate change and boost agricultural production.
The study, published in the journal Science this week, identifies 14 measures targeting...
Fastest Growing Commodities Exports
 

Hot Commodities

12/6/2011 11:45 AM EST  -   IBISWorld
US producers ramp up to meet export demand from newly industrialized countries
By IBISWorld analysts Josh McBee and Brian Bueno

In October, the New America Foundation released a white paper that estimates the developed world (i.e. countries with viable economies, stable governments and sustainable industries) used to have about 500 million workers. These days, the authors estimate that number to b emore like 2...
Rebecca O'Dwyer & JulieThomas from 'Simply the best training consultancy'
 

REBECCA O’DWYER NAMED FARMING CONNECT LEARNER OF THE YEAR

11/29/2011 12:24 PM EST  -   Lantra
Rebecca O’Dwyer from Oaklands Farm, Bonvilston, Cardiff was named as the Farming Connect Learner of the Year winner in Lantra’s 2011 Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, for her dedication to training within the Agriculture industry.
The Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, held on 28 November during this years’ Winter Fair on the Royal Welsh Showground, celebrates the most exceptional and inspiring...
Lisa Williams & Alun Davis AM
 

LISA AWARDED LIFELONG LEARNER OF THE YEAR

11/29/2011 11:58 AM EST  -   Lantra
Lisa Williams from Capthorne Farm, Laugharne, Carmarthen, was named as the Land Management and Production Lifelong Learner of the Year winner in Lantra’s 2011 Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, for her dedication to training within the Agriculture industry.
The Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, held on 28 November during this years’ Winter Fair on the Royal Welsh Showground, celebrates the most...

NEWS RELEASE: £2.9 MILLION INVESTMENT IN LAND-BASED BUSINESSES

11/23/2011 11:17 AM EST  -   Lantra
A £2.9 million investment in the skills and professionalism of land-based and environmental businesses has been announced today (24 November) as part of the Employer and Investment Fund (EIF) Phase 2.
This investment fund will enable Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting land-based and environmental industries, create and deliver three projects tailored specifically to industry needs, aimed at increasing...
Funding for farmers, foresters and growers
 

£20 Million Fund Will Help Up-skill Farmers, Foresters and Growers

11/16/2011 10:47 AM EST  -   Lantra
A new £20 Million fund will help England’s farmers, foresters and growers develop the skills needed to become more efficient, competitive and profitable says Lantra Awards.

The Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme (FFIS) will provide businesses with grants up to £25,000 between now and December 2013. Eligible projects for the FFIS funding must fall into one of the following categories: Nutrient Management,...
Stephen Mansbridge
 

Research placement investigates pig nutrition

11/14/2011 5:11 AM EST  -   Harper Adams University College
Study investigates how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion.
A RECENT graduate of Harper Adams is investigating how much straw bedding pigs eat and how this affects their digestion, as part of a special research placement.

Stephen Mansbridge is completing a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) research experience placement (REP) on the farm at the...