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Information on topics discussed at the second annual meeting of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) that was held in England on May 15, 2010 is presented. Topics include the progress and prevention of myopia, evaluation of vision training in rehabilitation centres through optometric intervention and assessment of retinal ganglion function. The meeting features several optometry professors including Bernard Gilmartin, Roger Anderson, and Holge Dietze.

Presents information on the benchmarking scheme at the Red Meat Industry Forum in Great Britain in 2004. Purpose; Creation of an identity for Easton Lodge; Performance of Easton Lodge.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of growing crops and filing for the Standard Practice Statement (SPS) in Lancashire, England.

The article reports on a set of policies for rural areas unveiled by Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell in the paper "A Fair Future for Rural England." It says that the policies include badger culling in tuberculosis (TB) hotspot areas and clawing back support from CAP millionaires. It states that the paper highlighted that 20% of rural citizens are living in poverty.

The article presents information on the 36th Association of Optometrists' (AOP) Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference, held in Heathrow, England, from November 5-7, 2010. Nilpah Shah presented the results of a study of visual acuity measured using vanishing optotypes and conventional letters while Michael Grossland and Roger Anderson presented on reading and writing papers and posters. Information on other sessions is presented.

Reports on the profitability of the archive storage and retrieval business of farmer Simon McCowen in Hants, England. Establishment of the Box-It business; Conversion of farm building to a paper-handling and storage facility; Services of the archive storage company.

The article reports that some farmers are expected to make a last-minute filing of common agricultural policy (CAP) Basic Payment applications, with eligible farmers in England due to start their Basic Payment Scheme paper form applications.

The article reports on the consultation paper published by Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for England and Wales. It reveals the government's efforts to bring farming in line with other areas of the economy and make it easier for employees to receive annual salaries. Critics claim that the plan will actually add to the bureaucratic burden of many smaller farmers.

The article looks at the benefits of evaluating cattle bedding material according to father and son team William and Stuart Peile of Moorthwaite Farm in Cumbria, England. The decision to evaluate bedding material was prompted by the high level of mastitis in their herd. Farm bedding previously consisted of sawdust and lime. The Peiles opted for a 95% dry matter kiln-dried paper bedding. William claims that the bedding has reduced cell count levels.

The article discusses the impact of bedding material on the level of mastitis in a herd based on the observations of father and son William and Stuart Peile at their Moorthwaite Farm in Cumbria, England. The farmers discovered that the type of bedding influenced cell counts among cows. They tried a 95% dry matter kiln dried paper bedding to control cell count. Envirosystems consultant Paul Rogerson noted that clean and comfortable cubicles will help improve milk yields.

The article offers information on the Association of Optometrists Annual Hospital Optometrists Conference held at Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth, England. The conference included a simulating programme combining experts within optometry and ophthalmology, and a series of more hands-on interactive sessions. The first session opened with a series of short paper presentations by British hospital-based optometrists.

The article reports on the £50 registration fee rise proposed by the General Optical Council (GOC) board members at a meeting held in London, England. The proposal for the increase made by the Finance and Procedure (F&P) Committee of GOC was based on other costs such as the transition to a more board-like Council and the implementation of the government's White Paper recommendations. Proposal being laid would see a late application fee of £10 for students if approved.

The article reports on the collaboration of the Institute of Optometry and the London South Bank University to launch the Doctor of Optometry programme in London, England. Sir Patrick Cable-Alexander said that the scheme involves a taught element in the first two years. It notes that the entry level for the new doctorate will be evidence of work at a masters level, but optometrists who had a paper published or completed a higher diploma or produced high quality written material will be eligible.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting regarding the implementation of the UK Vision Strategy in London, England. Industry insiders say that the optical sector must step up its lobbying efforts if eye health is to be pushed higher up the government's agenda. According to Lesley-Anne Alexander, chair of the UK Vision Strategy Strategic Advisory Group, eye health is on the political agenda, but people need to do more locally and nationally.

The article features the Japanese kimono displayed by Hodd Barnes & Dickins of Mason's Avenue in London, England in celebration of the new Nodoka optical collection by the Charmant Group. The Uchikake or bridal kimono are the excessively decorated costumes worn, described as beautifully crafted and symbolic. Japanese andon lamps replicating the ancient lanterns once made of paper and wood have accompanied the embroidered dress in the window display. The group has incorporated many Japanese unique designs into the collection.

The article highlights the meeting of the GOC which was held in London, England on June 28, 2007. Members received updates on the white paper working groups and progress within the British Department of Health where they asked to endorse the proposal for fitness to practise hearings to be moved to an independent adjudication body. A new unified competency framework for optics was also proposed to take on board best practice from the Optometrists Association Australia.

The article reports on the decision to establish a maximum of 13 members for the British General Optical Council (GOC) in compliance with provisions of the white paper "Trust, Assurance and Safety" at a meeting in London, England. Chairman Rosie Varley told members that the government hopes that the new council would be operating by 2009. The council accepted the revised guidance on contact lenses of the College of Optometrists during the meeting.

Reports on the concern of the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) about the neglect of people in domiciliary care from subsidized eye examinations provided by the National Health Service (NHS) in England. Number of housebound older people who are not using the free home sight test program of the NHS; Information on the research paper of the RNIB titled "Primary Eye Care in England: A Vision for the Future"; Views of Jayne Rawlinson, chairman of the domiciliary eye committee of the RNIB, on regular sight tests for people confined at home.

Reports on a new approach to primary ophthalmic services proposed by the College of Optometrists in England to the British Department of Health. Levels of service that the Health Bill enabled the secretary of state to define which were given by the College in its policy paper; Views of College CEO Bryony Pawinska on ophthalmic service; Associations that have given support for the proposal.

Expresses an opinion about the exclusion of optometry profession in the circulation of the discussion paper "Standards for Better Health, Health Care Standards for Services Under the NHS" by the Department of Health in England. Consequence of the exclusion; Information on the core and developmental standards of Great Britain National Health Service (NHS); Cause of the public misconception on NHS.

Presents a forecast on the cost of farmers' compliance with the proposed single farm payment (SFP) measures in England, as of April 2004. Details of the publication of a consultation paper regarding the SFP measures; Penalty for noncompliance; Significance of the measures in improving farm management.

Steeping wheatfeed and sugar beet pulp (SBP) together can increase the availability of the essential mineral phosphorus in liquid diets for pigs, suggests research at the University of Plymouth's Seale Hayne campus in Plymouth, England. The steeping process activates endogenus phytase in the wheatfeed that hydrolyse phytase in SBP when mixed at a ratio of 70: 30 (wheatfeed: SBP), according to a paper at BSAS. In a stimulated pig diet containing 60% wheat, 30% SBP and 10% wheatfeed, researchers found that 90% of the total phosphorus contained in the feed was released in this manner.

Reports that farmers in South Downs, England are urged to comment on plans to designate South Downs as a national park. Consultation paper published by the Countryside Agency on the proposal; Comments from Shaun Leavey, the National Farmers' Union south east regional director.

In this article the author, who farms at Ewerby Thorpe Farm near Sleaford, Lincolnshire in England, talks about his plan to use technologies and a whiteboard for managing his farm activities. He mentions that he will use an iPad computer to update all crop and field record in real-time manner, and a whiteboard with a farm map superimposed on it for managing cropping plans. Also mentioned is about his concern for blackgrass-infested winter crops.

The article focuses on the RT400 log splitter offered by Oxdale of Derbyshire, England. It notes that the log splitters have their own generator. The log splitter is an enhanced trailer-mounted version suited to splitting on site that does not need a tractor. Also cited is the double chamfered and hardened splitting wedge of the RT400.

The article highlights the mobile wood-processing service provided by Timber Resources owned by Robin Carter in England. The company uses a LogLogic band saw to cut timbers. Carter considers English hardwoods as some of the finest timbers. Cut and thickness determine the value of a timber. According to furniture maker Simon James who hired Timber Resources, the skill of a miller is significant in cutting timber.

Focuses on the organic vegetable box marketing strategy of organic farmer Andrew Dennis of Lincolnshire, England. Background on the scheme; Organic products offered by the farmer.