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STC Autumn Open Day 17 October 2010

Emma — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:01:53 +0000

Following the success of our last open day, STC will be holding our next open on Sunday 17 October. There will be Farm and Glasshouse tours, Homemade refreshments and fun activities for the children plus plenty more things to see and do.

Press coverage of the launch of the Fruit and Veg Task Force publication

Emma — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:10:46 +0000

Farming Today Transcipt (5)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews

http://www.hortweek.com/channel/EdiblesProduction

Defra publish the Fruit and Vegetable Task Force report

Emma — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:43:48 +0000

http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/2010/08/26/fruit-veg-news/

Researchers Suggest Microalgal Biofuels Could Be Sustainable and Economical in 10-15 Years

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:55:19 +0000

Although microalgae are not yet produced at large scale for bulk applications such as fuel production, recent advances—particularly in the methods of systems biology, genetic engineering, and biorefining—present opportunities to develop this process in a sustainable and economical way within the next 10 to 15 years, according to two researchers from the University of Wageningen, the Netherlands.

http://www.greencarcongress.com

Agricultural Advisory Services Analysis Report

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:51:45 +0000

The Agricultural Advisory Services Analysis Report assesses the different ways that farmers are given advice and how effective these methods are at achieving behaviour change. It recommends using existing advisory channels, following a tiered approach. This approach starts by capitalising on public services, such as the English Catchment Sensitive Farming Deliver Initiative, then mobilising private and third sector services, for example by working with industry bodies and membership organisations; and finally by supporting independent advisers to deliver this advice.

http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/2010/08/13/agricultural-advisory-services/

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Renewable Energy in the Public Sector ‘Leading the way to zero carbon’ The Barbican, London – 26th October 2010

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:44:30 +0000

This event is CPD certified

From August 2010, local authorities are allowed to sell energy that they produce back to the national grid, providing an additional source of revenue, ensuring energy security and reducing vulnerability to inevitable increases in energy prices.
The new coalition government intends to implement a full programme of measures to fulfil ambitions for a low carbon and eco-friendly economy very soon.
Renewable Energy in the Public Sector Conference 2010 presents an ideal opportunity for delegates from across both the public and private sectors to learn how to achieve targets, save, and even make money with renewables

Speakers Include:
Sara Parkin (Chair) - Founding Director of Forum for the Future
Stephen Cirell – Programme Director for Green Cornwall
Gaynor Hartnell - Chief Executive, Renewable Energy Association
Rachel Solomon Williams - Deputy Head, Land-based Renewables, Office for Renewable Energy Deployment, DECC
Duncan Botting - Executive Chair and Interim Chief Executive, Scottish European Green Energy Centre
Malcolm Chilton - UK Managing Director, Covanta Energy
Cllr Andrew Cooper - Kirklees Council, “Working towards a greener Kirklees”
Will Dawson - Senior Sustainability Advisor, Forum for the Future
Stephen Ainger - Chief Executive, Partnerships for Renewables
Cllr Gary Porter - Chairman, LGA Environment Board

Full details of the programme can be found HERE.

Tickets are limited to 250 and are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Biosciences KTN Annual Conference 18-19 October 2010

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:40:38 +0000

The Annual Conference 2010 will be held at The Sheraton Grand Hotel Edinburgh on 18th and 19th October. This two day event will showcase all four Sectors of the Knowledge Transfer Network and has areas of interest to a wide community

Annual event flyer (4) Draft programme (9)

Registration information is available through the link https://ktn.innovateuk.org/web/biosciencesktn

International Strawberry Congress 1-3 September 2010

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:33:16 +0000

Hilton Hotel, Antwerp, Belgium. This first international strawberry congress will focus on how research and sustainable production can lead to successful marketing. Further details can be found on the website www.hoogstraten.eu/congress/ or at info@hoogstraten.eu

HortiFair 2010 12-15 October 2010

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:32:11 +0000

Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For further detail go to http://www.hortifair.nl/en/

Water Open Day 28 September 2010

Emma — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:29:35 +0000

Lowaters Nursery, Warash, Hants. A SEEDA-funded day to discuss rainwater harvesting and water-saving measures to reduce growers reliance on mains water for irrigation purposes. For further information contact mariaf@gardenbeauty.co.uk