Lack of food focus in new “Green Brexit” Bill
The Government has laid its proposed Agriculture Bill before the House of Commons, ahead of a process of debate and amendment before it passes into law. The initial reaction from industry is concern over the lack of emphasis on food production. The key features of the...
read moreGerman office for Life Scientific
Off-patent crop protection product specialist Life Scientific is formally entering the German market from October 1st this year through the appointment of Stefan Knittel as managing director of its German operations. Dublin-based Life Scientific already markets...
read moreDefra can’t meet Brexit deadline, warns NAO
While Defra has made “good progress” in preparing for Brexit, it still faces an “enormous challenge”, and won’t be ready for a no-deal exit, warns the National Audit Office (NAO). Defra is one of the government departments that is most affected by EU Exit, responsible...
read moreAB Agri outperforms AB Sugar
A trading statement from Associated British Foods, ahead of full year results in November, points to a good year for the agriculture businesses, while its sugar interests suffered from low EU sugar prices. The Group says that AB Agri revenues will be “well ahead” of...
read moreHS2 forces Grassland & Muck move
The triennial Grassland & Muck event, is moving to a new location from the 2020 show, as the HS2 railway line is due to pass through its traditional home. The event has been held for the last 30 years on fields adjacent to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The...
read moreIGS opens vertical farming demo unit in Dundee
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), an agri-tech startup business based at the James Hutton Institute (JHI) near Dundee, has opened an indoor vertical farming demonstration facility at the Institute. IGS was started in 2013 to bring together expertise in LED light...
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