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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.Read

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.Read

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.Read

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.Read

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.Read

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.Read

Loaf supports UK growers May 21 2012

FARMERS are featuring on two new loaves of bread going on sale nationally.Read

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.Read

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.Read

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 outRead

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".Read

Farmers flock to grassland open day May 18 2012

MORE than 240 farmers from across the North East attended the annual Grassland Open Day at Clifton Castle, near Ripon.Read

National Beef Association's Expo visitors get Olympic torch alert May 18 2012

PEOPLE travelling to the National Beef Association’s Expo event next week are being warned about potential disruption by the Olympic torch.Read

Major changes to how rights of way recorded May 17 2012

PLANS for major changes to how rights of way are recorded have been unveiled by Defra. The Government is aiming to modernise and shorten the process and has put its plans together in consultation with landowning and farming groups and organisations representing walkers and riders.Read

Fresh call to debate value of red meat May 17 2012

THERE are fresh calls for a debate on the consumption of meat to ensure British livestock producers’ work is recognised.Read

New record average for Charolais set at Carlisle May 16 2012

CHAROLAIS breeders from the North were in the money as a new record average was set at Carlisle.Read

EU to look again at the 'greening' of CAP reform May 16 2012

CONCERNS about the 'greening' aspects of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) have been included in a compromise paper to be discussed by the European Commission.Read

Shake-up of organising roles for Glendale May 15 2012

SARAH Nelson is stepping down as Glendale Agricultural Society (GAS) Secretary after eight years in the role.Read

New funds in wake of big take-up May 15 2012

A NEW Government grant scheme introduced to help farmers transform their businesses has been massively oversubscribed.Read

Earlier heifer calving could make farmers more cash May 15 2012

BEEF farmers could be making more money if they put their heifers into calf at a younger age.Read

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