Consultation launched on sustainable pesticides use
The consultation is seeking views on how to implement the European Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, which covers areas including the training of pesticide users, inspection of spraying equipment and minimising the risk of pollution from pesticides. Defra
The consultation is seeking views on how to implement the European Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, which covers areas including the training of pesticide users, inspection of spraying equipment and minimising the risk of pollution from pesticides. Defra
India awaits go-ahead on first GM crop despite scientists’ warnings
India will decide tomorrow whether to approve its first genetically modified (GM) food crop. It is a move that supporters argue will help to avert a global food crisis but which critics say is being rushed through recklessly. The Times
India will decide tomorrow whether to approve its first genetically modified (GM) food crop. It is a move that supporters argue will help to avert a global food crisis but which critics say is being rushed through recklessly. The Times
Agriculture and the law - what's topical.
Michael Aubrey and Simon Blackburn consider recent cases involving RPA overpayments, possession orders against travellers and the validity of notices to quit. Solicitors Journal
Michael Aubrey and Simon Blackburn consider recent cases involving RPA overpayments, possession orders against travellers and the validity of notices to quit. Solicitors Journal
Missing: 98 t of toxic milk
CHINA is on the hunt for 98t of tainted milk powder after it emerged a dairy had accepted it as payment for a debt – and then reprocessed it into its own products and sold it on.
CHINA is on the hunt for 98t of tainted milk powder after it emerged a dairy had accepted it as payment for a debt – and then reprocessed it into its own products and sold it on.
Bayer to pay $1.5 mln in 2nd lawsuit over GM rice
Bayer was ordered by a jury in the United States to pay $1.5 million in damages to three farmers for losses they incurred because of contaminations of Bayer's genetically modified rice, the second in about 500 similar cases pending. Reuters
Bayer was ordered by a jury in the United States to pay $1.5 million in damages to three farmers for losses they incurred because of contaminations of Bayer's genetically modified rice, the second in about 500 similar cases pending. Reuters
Soybeans, Corn Rise on Speculation U.S. May Cut Stocks Outlook
Soybeans, corn and wheat gained in Chicago on speculation the U.S. government will reduce estimates for crop reserves in a report tomorrow. Bloomberg
Soybeans, corn and wheat gained in Chicago on speculation the U.S. government will reduce estimates for crop reserves in a report tomorrow. Bloomberg
Urea 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast
LONDON - Global urea consumption is projected to grow in both agricultural and industrial sectors, from a total of 146Mt in 2008 to 174.5Mt in 2013, representing a net growth of 3.7% p.a. marketpublishers
LONDON - Global urea consumption is projected to grow in both agricultural and industrial sectors, from a total of 146Mt in 2008 to 174.5Mt in 2013, representing a net growth of 3.7% p.a. marketpublishers
RSPCA face legal bill after losing battle over will
The RSPCA has been ordered to pay the majority of a £1.3m legal bill after losing a battle over a £2m estate left to it in a will. BBC
The RSPCA has been ordered to pay the majority of a £1.3m legal bill after losing a battle over a £2m estate left to it in a will. BBC
Take another look Mr Benn
PASC Chairman, Tony Wright, has written to Hilary Benn to ask him to take another look at the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report on the administration of the 2005 Single Payment Scheme (SPS), Cold Comfort, and to reconsider his Department's response to it. PASC
PASC Chairman, Tony Wright, has written to Hilary Benn to ask him to take another look at the Parliamentary Ombudsman's report on the administration of the 2005 Single Payment Scheme (SPS), Cold Comfort, and to reconsider his Department's response to it. PASC
::Industry News
Please read our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy policy
Farming Online Ltd
PO Box 22
Much Wenlock
TF13 9AD
t: 0870 909 0902 or Contact us - Click here
Technical Support Helpline:
0870 909 0903 - calls charged at the national rate
Call costs correct as of 9 February 2010.
Technical Support lines open 08:30-17:30 Mon-Fri. 09:00-17:00 Sat
Farming Online is best viewed with a screen resolution of 800 x 600
Copyright statement