Defra delays moves to consult Aug 9 2007
FOLLOWING the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, Defra has taken the decision to delay the issue of three major consultations. more
Relief as harvest proceeds apace Aug 9 2007
AFTER a delayed and catchy start, the harvest in England is proceeding apace as a result of warmer weather and a drying breeze. more
North farmers urged to keep up their guard Aug 9 2007
FARMERS across the region are being urged not to drop their guard, as a second case of foot-and-mouth disease is confirmed in Surrey. more
Farmers are set to sue ‘outbreak’ company Aug 9 2007
THE company at the centre of the foot-and-mouth outbreak could end up paying millions in compensation if it is found liable. more
‘Alternative Sheep’ classes at the fair Aug 9 2007
THE organisers of Simonside County Fair yesterday promised there would be sheep at their show – but of a non-bleating variety. more
Visitors get tips on keeping hills alive Aug 8 2007
HILL farmers from Northumberland and the Peak District visited Cumbria as part of an exchange scheme to promote the benefits of shared learning. more
Red-and-whites auctioned for first time Aug 8 2007
ONE of the most successful dispersals of Holsteins and red-and-white cattle took place at Raughton Farm, Dalston, Cumbria, the day before the livestock movement ban was introduced. more
'Steer clear of interfering in decisions' Aug 8 2007
THE European Commission must confine itself to only a “health check” when it re-examines its policy on subsidy decoupling next year, says the National Beef Association. more
Dairy farmers struggle ‘in climate of fear’ Aug 8 2007
THE Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has called for milk contracts to be less prescriptive and more in touch with the realities of the market place. more
FMD outbreak puts block on exports Aug 7 2007
AFTER spending the last 18 months redeveloping the export market for British cattle and beef, the UK cattle industry is once again facing a ban on its products abroad. more
Borrowing rises to all-time high Aug 7 2007
THE UK agricultural industry’s total borrowing has risen by £319m in the quarter to June 2007. The national figure now stands at £9.441 billion, an all-time high, according to the latest Bank of England figures. more
Appeal to obey animal moves orders Aug 7 2007
FARMERS are being urged not to break the Government’s livestock movement ban. The call from the National Beef Association comes following reports that there have been eight reported instances nationally of farmers moving stock illegally, with more suspected. more
Fears over livestock movement ban Aug 7 2007
FARMERS and auctioneers fear that the livestock movement ban imposed after the discovery of FMD in Surrey may affect the start of the store and breeding sales. more
A warm welcome for new burning issues Aug 6 2007
FARMERS and landowners have welcomed the announcement of new measures designed to cut the amount of red tape surrounding heather and grass burning. more
‘Shameful behaviour’ over milk contracts Aug 6 2007
THE Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has called for milk contracts to be less prescriptive and more in touch with the realities of the marketplace. more
Some wheat yields ‘3 times more consistent’ Aug 6 2007
SOME winter wheat varieties are over three times as consistent as others in their annual yielding ability, providing UK growers with major opportunities to minimise their production risk under today’s increasingly variable climatic conditions. more
NFU seeks members’ feedback Aug 6 2007
THE NFU is calling on members to explain how the environmental steward schemes have worked for them – and what the future priorities should be in light of issues such as climate change – in a new survey being launched online. more
Future's red and white, say Simpsons Aug 4 2007
A CUMBRIAN dairy farming couple have endorsed their commitment to milk production, thanks to their choice of cattle. more
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