Chance for farmers to Win a Ram in Journal competition Aug 9 2007
SHEEP farmers are being offered the opportunity to Win A Ram this autumn in a Journal competition being launched on Saturday. 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 will be able to send animals direct to slaughter for the first time since foot-and-mouth was confirmed, Defra announced yesterday. Aug 9 2007
Although the nationwide movement ban on animals susceptible to FMD still remains in place, chief vet Debby Reynolds said that farmers outside the protection and surveillance zones in Surrey would be able to send animals direct from farm to abattoir from midnight last night. 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

Interest rates to hit 6%, hints Bank Aug 9 2007
BANK of England policymakers signalled borrowers could face a hike in interest rates to 6% before the end of the year. The Bank’s key quarterly inflation report suggested a further rate rise could be needed this autumn. more

Growing success for the family Aug 9 2007
AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle, who already ran a natural stone business. AJM Dream Gardens, based in Consett, County Durham, was set up by entrepreneur Martin Boyle. more

£2m homes deals in frame for pair Aug 9 2007
A FLEDGLING timber frame manufacturer is on the verge of signing two deals, worth £2m, that will double its turnover and workforce by next year. more

PROFITS at Gateshead construction company Tolent have fallen by nearly 30% to £1.5m in the first half of 2007. Aug 9 2007
Turnover also suffered – falling nearly 10% to £76.2m as several contracts suffered delays. more

Jobs safe in deal over NEL Power Aug 9 2007
MORE than 50 jobs will be saved after Teesside power station builder NEL Power was bought out of administration by a competitor. more