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Find out about livestock judging and have a go for yourself

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to have a go at stock judging at a Northumberland farm in what is believed to be the only event of its kind being held in the county. Read

Court rules farmer is liable over cow attack

A FARMER has been held liable in court after a woman was seriously injured by cattle when she walked along a public footpath which went through his land. Read

OpSec Security

Security firm sees results slip into the red

ANTI-counterfeiting group OpSec Security has plunged into the red as the effects of the recession begin to bite into its brand protection business. Read

Final farewell to popular show

AROUND 100,000 visitors are expected to attend next week’s final Royal Show. Read

Fraud costs shoot up by 1,900%

THE VALUE of fraud in the North East has shot up by a massive 1,900% compared to the same period last year, according to figures from accountants BDO Stoy Hayward. Read

Border, Week ending June 26

Border Livestock Exchange Ltd sold 226 store, prime and breeding cattle. There were also 1,284 sheep including 1,026 lambs and 258 ewes forward. Read

Morrisons

Morrisons launches research project to boost farm efficiency

SUPERMARKET Morrisons is launching a research-focused farming programme in a bid to boost the efficiency and sustainability of British agriculture. Read

Coca-Cola signs up Zytronic

COCA-Cola has signed up Tyneside touchscreen specialist Zytronic to provide the technical know-how for its new generation drinks dispenser. Read

Chief sought to champion castle's global ambition

ALNWICK Castle and Garden is to appoint its first joint chief executive to run the two organisations and put them on the global tourist map. Read

A calf, cow

'Carbon-friendly cattle' can help in climate change battle

BEEF producers are fighting back against claims by "misguided" campaigners that cattle are bad for the environment and therefore the public should eat less beef. Read

David Humphreys, Jerry Knox

How you can use water efficiently

FARMERS in north Northumberland and the Borders have been picking up tips on using their water effectively to guard against potential supply problems that are expected in the future. Read

Blackswan soars with cargo of training ideas

A GLOBAL management consulting business in Newcastle is linking up with a bestselling author and eyeing up other joint ventures or acquisitions before the end of the year. Read

Newcastle firm Inpress takes on publishing giants

A BUSINESS which helps independent publishers compete against the industry giants is aiming to recruit more members after relocating to the North East. Read

Hexham, June 26

Hexham and Northern Marts had forward an entry of 144 store cattle at their weekly sale. A small and mixed selection met a highly satisfactory trade. Steers sold to £992 for 15 month Limousin x steers from Langley West House and heifers sold to £910 for Limousin x from Woodhall. Read

Dairy Farmers of Britain

Good news for DFB members

A DEAL has been struck with Milk Link for the Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) members who have not yet found a new buyer, many of whom are based in the North East. Read

Jayne Prest and Sarah Marshall

You're hired - to advise firms on apprentices

TWO members of staff have been appointed to advise businesses considering taking on apprentices in the Easington area of County Durham. Read

Andrew and Darren Donnelly

Glass company has a clear view of future

A FAMILY firm is coping with the effects of the recession – and the particular downturn among its key construction industry customers – by expanding and diversifying its core business. Read

Kirkley Hall

Grand reunion call for members of Kirkley Hall class of 1957

A JOURNALIST turned Emmy award-winning film maker is trying to track down his Kirkley Hall classmates from more than 50 years ago for a reunion. Read

Longtown, June 25

Primestock: There were 47 prime cattle, 12 OTM cattle, 1,622 prime lambs, 3,756 cast ewes and rams and 863 prime hoggs. Read

Carpetright profits slump

The long-serving boss of Carpetright revealed a 72% profits slump today as he warned more normal trading conditions were still more than 12 months away. Read

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