Countryside

Export surge

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sterling's collapse against the euro has had a golden lining for beef and sheep producers, latest figures have revealed.

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Lack of sheep shearers

Friday, April 17, 2009

Farmers are warning of a welfare crisis in sheep flocks this summer because of a shortage of shearers. They say millions of animals will have to carry...

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Pupils learn from the land

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Many farmers still believe they don't get enough recognition or thanks for putting at least 60 per cent of the nation's food on its tables. But...

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Benn urged to fight back on ID scheme

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Sheep industry leaders are calling for an all-out attack by Defra Secretary Hilary Benn on the "madness" of new EU regulations on ID.

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West leads fight to beat food shortages

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Farmers and scientists are joining forces to avert the threat of world shortages.

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Rare breed salami is spot on

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Connoisseurs have been praising the quality of Gloucester Old Spot pig for decades. But now they have another way to enjoy it.

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Boycott call over sheep tag shake-up

Saturday, February 14, 2009

The first signs of a revolt are starting to appear over the introduction of compulsory identification for all sheep.

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Revolutionary lambing pens can reduce mortality rates

Saturday, February 14, 2009

More than 50 per cent of lambing is now carried out by women and a revamped design of lambing pen is now being marketed as the way to reduce some of...

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