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Kent-based company, Cole Ironcraft has sympathetically restored a series of ornate railings at the St Paul’s Cathedral as part of a major scheme to refurbish the world famous 18th Century landmark.
In doing so, it has accurately recreated the original vision of one of the country’s most significant architects, Sir Christopher Wren.
It is the latest chapter [...]
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Innovative technology which turns organic matter into biogas – a renewable source of energy and a transport fuel – could play an important part in helping farmers meet strict new environmental rules according to Environment Minister Phil Woolas Treating the manure in on-farm anaerobic digestion plants while it is being stored could produce biogas, which [...]
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This years Grassland and Muck Event at Stoneleigh Park is expected to be the best yet, with over 40 manufacturers demonstrating machinery on 160 acres of standing grass with 650 tonnes of muck. Demonstrations include grass mowers, forage harvesters, balers, wrappers, mixer wagons, clamp filling equipment and slurry injection systems.
It promises to be a unique [...]
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A recent survey of NFU members showed that many in the farming industry remain confused about the Waste Regulations 2006 and how they should be implemented.
To help people understand their legal requirements, NetRegs.gov.uk has launched a simple to use web-based farm waste learning tool at www.netregs.gov.uk/learning
It has been created with the help of the [...]
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An on - farm test for detecting foot and mouth disease has been launched by the Institute for Animal Health.
Rather than opting for the customary method of sending samples to laboratories, the hand-held device can provide on the spot testing to support a clinical diagnosis and give accurate results within 10 minutes.
It operates by [...]
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The 2008 Royal Show, proudly organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England, is to take place from Thursday 3rd July to Sunday 6th July inclusive. The Show remains committed to promoting the Best of British Farming and also to providing an excellent family day out with action-packed entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
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From today, all fuel companies in the UK will have to replace a certain percentage of their annual fossil fuel sales with biofuels, by law.
Known as Biofuels Day, it means that 2.5% of fuel produced in the UK will have to derive from renewable sources such as crops and waste as opposed to oil. The [...]
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A new guide has been published recently by WRAP that aims to provide farmers and growers with expert knowledge on the benefits of quality compost.
The booklet, entitled ‘Using Quality Compost to Benefit Crops’ provides comprehensive information about the numerous benefits of using and applying quality compost made from garden and food waste.
It also highlights the [...]
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