August 26, 2009
Somali centre at Welsh hill farm
AUGUST 21, 2009: Somalis who live in British cities are being given the chance to sample traditional rural life on a Welsh hill farm.
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August 26, 2009
Warning to walkers about cows
AUGUST 26, 2009: This Bank Holiday the NFU and The Ramblers are urging people to enjoy the countryside, but to enjoy it safely. This includes providing new signs and advice to walkers with dogs strolling near…
August 25, 2009
10,000 visitors at sheepdog trials
AUGUST 25, 2009: More than 10,000 visitors flocked to the Castle Hill Estate, Filleigh, Devon, at the weekend, to enjoy the National Sheepdog Trials and Country Fair.
August 25, 2009
Biofuels under fire
AUGUST 21, 2009: The charity Christian Aid claims the production of biofuels is exacerbating problems of poverty, human rights abuses and damage to the environment.
August 24, 2009
University to open sustainability centre
AUGUST 21, 2009: A university in Scotland is to launch a Centre for Understanding Sustainable Practice with an event on Monday, September 14.
August 23, 2009
Fly-tipping affects 94% of landowners
AUGUST 21, 2009: More than 94 per cent of private landowners have been victim to fly-tipping, according to a new survey.
August 22, 2009
New home for rare cattle breed
AUGUST 21, 2009: One of the world’s rarest cattle breeds is moving to a second home for the first time in its 100 year history as part of a plan to conserve the animals for…
August 21, 2009
Exhibition of ‘good life’
AUGUST 21, 2009: A London museum will explore 100 years of Britain’s passion for growing its own in an exhibition opening in October, and asks what does it mean to live ‘the good life’ today.
July 21, 2009
Plug into the sun
MYC RIGGULSFORD continues his series on renewable energy by looking at systems which turn sunlight into power
July 16, 2009
Alpacas test positive for TB
JULY 16, 2009: An alpaca farmer in Cornwall has had to have four of her animals put down after they tested positive for Bovine TB.
July 14, 2009
Country Smallholding’s key role at Royal Show
Country Smallholding played a key role at a special smallholder area at the 2009 Royal Show.
