NAAC welcomes new Chief Executive
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has appointed a new Chief Executive, Duncan Russell,…
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Farmcare 2017 scheme helps graduates get a foot on the farming ladder
In a quest to attract, develop and engage the next generation of farmers, Farmcare -…
UK Agrochemical regulation post-Brexit can benefit food production, trade and the environment
On 3 January, Dr Colin Ruscoe, President of the British Crop Production Council (BCPC), addressed…
NFU Cymru opposes NVZ proposals
NFU Cymru has strongly opposed Welsh Government proposals to designate further areas of Wales as…
Endocrine disruptors: EFSA and ECHA outline Guidance plans
The European Food Safety Authority and the European Chemicals Agency have published an outline of…
BCPC joins food and farming organisations’ concerns over EU Endocrine Disruptor regulatory criteria
Organisations involved in the UK food and farming sectors, including the British Crop Production Council,…
Safeguarding of biodiversity must be integrated across agricultural sectors
Governments from 167 countries have given unprecedented recognition to the need to protect biodiversity across…
CPA announces appointment of new chief executive
Sarah Mukherjee, currently Director of Environment at Water UK, has been appointed as the new…
Copa & Cogeca underline role of farmers in ensuring soils are healthy and productive
On World Soil Day, Copa & Cogeca underlined the important role of farmers to ensure…
Royal Patron for British Society of Soil Science
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS), located at Cranfield University, has announced that His…