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Food chain research boost for farming

Food chain research boost for farming

Would-be farmers could do worse than head to Reading and ‘milk’ the local university for all it is worth.

On Thursday, May 1, The University of Reading officially opened its new multi-million pound Animal Science and Nutrition Research facilities at the Centre for Dairy Research.

Around the same time it has received a top accolade – having been named the best university in the UK for agriculture in The Guardian University Guide for 2009.


MP backs green workplace plea

Reading West MP Martin Salter has given his backing to a trade union campaign to encourage employers to do more to promote a greener workplace.

The Labour politician has tabled a Parliamentary motion amid fears climate change could lead to devastating economic consequences revealed in a report by Government adviser Sir Nicholas Stern.

GreenPark guru quits

GreenPark guru quits

The man responsible for the construction of nearly 1.5 million sq ft of flexible office space at GreenPark is to leave to pursue other opportunities.

Owner of the 180-acre business park PRUPIM has announced that its development director Tim Davis will vacate his post in July.


 

Asda first quarter sales up 5 per cent

Supermarket Asda pledged to protect shoppers from inflationary pressures after it revealed a five per cent hike in underlying first quarter sales.

The UK’s second biggest grocer – part of the Wal-Mart group – said the like-for-like sales increase came as it strove to cut prices for consumers. Asda has stores at Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, and Chalftont Way, Lower Earley.

Views wanted on Dinton Park plans

Businesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures.

Wokingham Borough Council is asking theBusinesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures.


 

 

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