The Farming Forum
FANTASTIC FIRST DAY AT THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
A Royal visit, two World Cattle Congresses, the first ever sheepdog trials in the Main Ring and a brand-new GYS Stage were just a few of the highlights when the sell-out 2022 Great Yorkshire Show opened its doors today.
The Princess Royal visited the Food Hall, cheese show and farming charities as well as the bicentenary celebrations of the Shorthorn cattle breed.
For the first time, sheepdog trials were held in the Main Ring, with competitors from UK’s four home nations - England, Scotland Wales and Ireland - taking part. Spectators saw the supreme control of handlers taking part in the first Semi Finals which will culminate in a Championship on Friday.
The new GYS Stage welcomed its first celebrity, with Countryfile presenter Adam Henson on...
The Princess Royal visited the Food Hall, cheese show and farming charities as well as the bicentenary celebrations of the Shorthorn cattle breed.
For the first time, sheepdog trials were held in the Main Ring, with competitors from UK’s four home nations - England, Scotland Wales and Ireland - taking part. Spectators saw the supreme control of handlers taking part in the first Semi Finals which will culminate in a Championship on Friday.
The new GYS Stage welcomed its first celebrity, with Countryfile presenter Adam Henson on...
Oxfordshire County Council fails to debate vegan-only meal policy
Written by William Kellett from Agriland
Rural campaigners have expressed disappointment that Oxfordshire councilors failed to debate a motion which could have ended the vegan meals only policy at council events, owing to time constraints.
In March, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet voted to serve entirely plant-based meals at full council meetings and all civic events. Currently, there are seven meetings of full council each year – meetings for all 63 county councillors.
The call was made despite local farmers protesting outside the county hall.
Conservative councillor Yvonne Constance’s motion read: “This council notes that the leader has...
In March, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet voted to serve entirely plant-based meals at full council meetings and all civic events. Currently, there are seven meetings of full council each year – meetings for all 63 county councillors.
The call was made despite local farmers protesting outside the county hall.
Conservative councillor Yvonne Constance’s motion read: “This council notes that the leader has...
20 years for KUHN’s i-BIO+ combination baler-wrapper
KUHN has produced the i-BIO+ combination baler-wrapper for 20 years. Since its release in 2002 it has been continually developed, with the most significant update being a shift to KUHN’s patented twin film-on-film wrapping system. This system reduces wrapping costs and offers a complete bale-in-one operation.
The popularity of the i-BIO+, and its longevity, has been largely attributed to how it fits British farming systems. “With smaller, often undulating or hilly fields, many farmers have invested in the i-BIO as an ergonomic, efficient machine, that can make the most of unpredictable weather windows,” explains product specialist Rhodri Jenkins.
The compact combination baler-wrapper features a 2.3m wide pendulum pick-up unit with five tine bars...
The popularity of the i-BIO+, and its longevity, has been largely attributed to how it fits British farming systems. “With smaller, often undulating or hilly fields, many farmers have invested in the i-BIO as an ergonomic, efficient machine, that can make the most of unpredictable weather windows,” explains product specialist Rhodri Jenkins.
The compact combination baler-wrapper features a 2.3m wide pendulum pick-up unit with five tine bars...
Man fined £300 for bonfire-related waste offences
Written by William Kellett from Agriland
A man has pleaded guilty at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court to waste offences relating to a bonfire next to the electrical sub-station on the Circular Road in Newtownards, Co. Down.
Gareth Gill (51) of Abbot’s Walk, Newtownards pleaded guilty to two charges under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, for which he was fined £150 each and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy
On June 25, 2018, PSNI officers went to Gill’s yard, where they found a large amount of waste consisting of scrap wood, pallets, carpet and underlay.
Discussion with Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) officers confirmed the site...
Gareth Gill (51) of Abbot’s Walk, Newtownards pleaded guilty to two charges under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, for which he was fined £150 each and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy
On June 25, 2018, PSNI officers went to Gill’s yard, where they found a large amount of waste consisting of scrap wood, pallets, carpet and underlay.
Discussion with Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) officers confirmed the site...