Karen Dent - nebusiness.co.uk

Farming News: Cheap beef ‘a threat to livestock farmers’

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

THE cheapest type of beef available now makes up exactly half of the beef sold to consumers in Britain ... which means farmers’ hopes of improved incomes are being put in jeopardy.

Business News: Greggs welcomes another rise in share dividends

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:10:00 GMT

GREGGS is accelerating its plans to roll out the North East bakery brand to the rest of the UK after announcing a 25th consecutive year of growing dividends for shareholders.

Marts Prices: Carlisle, March 15

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Prime cattle: A larger show of 240 prime cattle, bulls and cows were forward with quality cattle in demand.

Farming News: Dairy Event and Livestock Show heading for NEC

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THIS year’s Dairy Event and Livestock Show is to be held at the NEC in Birmingham for the first time after the decision was taken to shift it from Stoneleigh in Warwickshire.

Farming News: NFU’s national poultry board is re-elected

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE NFU’s national poultry board has remained the same after elections for posts responsible for eggs, turkeys and broilers.

Business News: German group confirms Arriva approach

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:46:00 GMT

The German transport operator Deutsche Bahn which takes over operation of the Metro next month today confirmed it was in takeover talks with Sunderland-based bus and trains firm Arriva.

Business News: Greggs expansion on course as profits rise

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:04:00 GMT

GREGGS is speeding up its plans to take the North East bakery brand to the rest of Britain.

Business News: Metro operator in Arriva takeover link

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

THE German company due to start operating the Metro next month is being linked with a possible multi-million pound takeover bid for Sunderland public transport giant Arriva.

Business News: Northgate rules out shedding more staff

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:59:00 GMT

COMMERCIAL van rental group Northgate is to continue tightening its belt but chiefs said its cost-cutting would not include axing more staff.

Farming News: Award-winning Beal Farm is a real beauty

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

A NORTHUMBERLAND farm has scooped the top award in this year's Beautiful Farm Awards. Beal Farm, on the coast in the north of the county, was named the overall winner of the accolade and was also awarded the regional title for the Scotland and the Borders.

Farming News: Backing for labels of origin

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:29:00 GMT

COMPULSORY labelling of food to show the country of origin has come a step closer after a vote in the European Parliament.

Features: Internet technology firm that's on the right track

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

THE online revolution has created a generation of internet users who demand high-quality access to the web wherever they are, and a North East company is leading the way on the world's railways.

Farming News: Sponsored walk to aid upland farmers

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

THE profile of upland farming is being highlighted in May when more than 80 people are expected to take part in a sponsored walk in aid of the Farm Crisis Network.

Marts Prices: Border, March 12

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT

THE mart sold 192 prime cattle including 76 cows, 144 store cattle, 842 prime lambs and 210 store lambs. Prime cattle continue to meet a steady demand. An outstanding consignment of 23 home bred AA x heifers sold to 300p per kg from Prendwick Farms, Alnwick.

Business News: Wellstream is well on course for recovery this year

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:59:00 GMT

AN OIL and gas pipeline company which axed 200 jobs in Newcastle this year because of the global recession is optimistic the upturn will come in the second half of 2010.

Business News: Northgate warns of further cost cutting

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:58:00 GMT

COMMERCIAL van rental group Northgate warned of further cost cutting and efficiencies ahead because of continued difficult market conditions.

Farming News: Game welfare code may shoot itself in the foot

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

A WELFARE code of practice covering the breeding of gamebirds for shooting has received a mixed reaction from the industry.

Farming News: Steaks are high for championship title

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:29:00 GMT

BEEF cattle breeders are being reminded the closing date for the National Spring Spectacular Show, being held in Hexham, is less than a month away.

Farming News: Back at helm of crops board

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:28:00 GMT

NORTH East NFU combinable crops board chairman Ian Backhouse has been re-elected to the equivalent national post for a further two years.

Marts Prices: Acklington, March 15

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

North East Livestock Sales sold 155 store cattle. Stronger sorts maintaining recent rates but younger and plainer, cheaper.