THE challenge of using agricultural land to grow both food and fuel is being addressed by a team of Welsh academics. Scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Ibers – the Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural …
Archives for September 2011
Abergavenny Food Festival brings £30 million to Gwent
Mr Waters added that the festival was no longer just about one weekend, but that there was also a Christmas fair, and that organisers have taken local produce to similar events in Puglia, Italy, to promote the best of Welsh produce.
Green manure cuts the mustard
And some organic gurus claim it can also deter wireworm – the larvae of the click beetle which ruined our maincrop of maris pipers. In 2001 the use of mustard as a wireworm control was tested in mid Wales – here’s the link to the study. …
6500 give feedback on link from wind farms to national network
“We are continuing to move forward with our proposals and consultation to connect the planned wind farms to the national transmission network but will continue to liaise with the Welsh Government, DECC and wind farm developers to understand what these …
Green groups angered as biomass plant approved
Holyhead, Wales, where the biomass plant is due to be built. Photograph: Richard Klune/Corbis The government has given the go-ahead to a huge wood-burning plant which it claims will provide power for a quarter of all Welsh homes, sparking outrage among …
Don’t miss annual All Welsh Beer and Cider Festival at Barry’s West End Club!
There will be a choice of up to 16 real ales to sample along with a dozen ciders and perries, again, from all four corners of Wales! This year Bill is introducing food to the festival offering bacon and sausage butties and also a selection of Welsh …
Pardon? Noisy farms producing generation of deaf farmers
So, during Rural Health Week (September 18-24), David Ormerod Hearing Centres is encouraging Welsh farmers to use hearing protection. Mr Booth said: “Some farm workers are reluctant to wear hearing protection because they are concerned this will …
Emissions from controversial cement plant are ‘no threat to the locals’
Ann Weedy, from Environment Agency Wales, said: “As regulators of Hanson Cement, we prevent, or where that is not possible minimise, the impact of the site on the local community and environment.” The investigation was ordered by former Welsh …
St Fagans Food Festival
THERE is nothing that conjures up happy memories of childhood more than that favourite dish that your mum or your granny used to make. One chef who drew inspiration from her farming grandmothers is Nerys Howell …
Wales’ plastic bag charges are a legal minefield
Items exempt from incurring the 5p charge include: * Unwrapped food items, such as loose fruit, vegetables, bread, pick and mix sweets etc. * Loose seeds and bulbs * Unpackaged blades ie knifes or razor blade. * Packaged uncooked goods such as raw meat …