Thursday 16 December 2010

Asda gets tough

Asda threatens legal action against farmer protests


'FFA has widely publicised its intention to stage protests on Wednesday (December 15) and Thursday (December 16) outside Asda distribution depots in Chepstow, Skelmsersdale, in Lancashire and Grangemouth, in Scotland.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/business-news/asda-threatens-legal-action-against-farmer-protests/36184.article

Asda legal warning for protesting dairy farmers


'ASDA has sent letters warning Farmers For Action members that it will take legal action if the campaign group’s planned protests cause the retailer problems.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/12/15/124773/Asda-legal-warning-for-protesting-dairy-farmers.htm

NFU calls urgent meeting over Arla proposals


'A senior delegation from the NFU called an urgent meeting with Arla Foods UK CEO Peter Lauritzen this week to discuss the current dairy situation and communicate farmers’ views on the Arla Foods Milk Partnership (AFMP) investment proposals.'

http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-calls-urgent-meeting-over-Arla-proposals_19434.html

Defra says no to new spray rules


'The government has rejected calls that would force farmers to notify nearby rural residents before spraying pesticides.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/12/15/124772/Defra-says-no-to-new-spray-rules.htm

UK pesticide safety 'amongst highest in Europe

http://www.farminguk.com/news/UK-pesticide-safety-amongst-highest-in-Europe_19431.html

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