Sunniside farmer Keith Henderson elected to NFU post May 25 2012
NORTH EAST farmer Keith Henderson has been elected as the NFU’s vice- chairman for eggs. more

Eblex report's warning over industry's fundamental flaws May 24 2012
ALL elements of the beef industry are being urged to work together to ensure that the supply chain works properly amid worldwide shortening of supplies. more

Fuel advice on offer for farmers at Hexham Mart May 24 2012
AN OPEN day is being held at Hexham Mart tomorrow by Hartlepool heating oil and fuel distributor F Peart & Co. more

Milk co-ops merge into UK's biggest producer May 23 2012
TWO major milk co-operatives, Milk Link and Arla Foods amba, have announced merger plans to create the UK's biggest milk processor. more

GM crop protesters compared to Nazis May 23 2012
THE destruction of genetically modified (GM) wheat being grown in a UK trial has been likened to the Nazis burning books in the 1930s. more

British pork headed for China May 22 2012
A DEAL has been signed to put British pork on the menu in China, which could be worth £50m to UK pig producers. more

Consumers' demand for local food on the rise May 22 2012
CONSUMERS are demanding more local food, according to a major new study highlighting the contribution to Britain's economy. more

SOA move challenged by union May 21 2012
THE NFU has challenged Defra's decision to prevent farmers setting up or adding new land to sole occupancy authorities (SOAs) from the start of July. more

Farmers urged to act quickly to check proposals on NVZs May 21 2012
NORTH EAST farmers are being urged to act quickly to find out whether they are affected by the newly-published proposals being considered as part of the latest review of nitrate vulnerable zones (NVZs) in England. more

Loaf supports UK growers May 21 2012
FARMERS are featuring on two new loaves of bread going on sale nationally. more

EU auditors give opinion on the CAP May 19 2012
THE Agriculture Commissioner’s proposals for the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been criticised in many quarters for many reasons since publication last year. more

All not as it seems for rural economy grant May 19 2012
AS WE pass one more grant application deadline, one can’t help thinking that has another opportunity been lost. more

Limousin breeder delighted to judge at major pedigree sale May 19 2012
The chance of being made a judge at a major pedigree bull sale is normally reserved for the more seasoned livestock breeder. But for 37-year-old Northumberland beef farmer Andrew Proctor, the opportunity came knocking a lot sooner than he anticipated, as RUTH LOGNONNE finds out more

Wildlife protection plans are gaining momentum May 18 2012
ORGANISERS from the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) say the voluntary initiative has "continued to gain momentum". more