March 20, 2008
That NFU claim: how smallholders reacted
MARCH 20, 2008: An extraordinary attack on smallholders by NFU president Peter Kendall provoked a vigorous reaction. Then the NFU claimed he had beenmisquoted. Here’s the story...
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March 20, 2008
Archers ‘green propaganda’ claim
MARCH 20, 2008: The Archers has been accused of spreading 'green propaganda' by some listeners.
March 18, 2008
Prince Charles opens organic store
MARCH 18, 2008: The Prince of Wales became a local shopkeeper yesterday as he openedhis new organic produce store. He and the Duchess of Cornwall welcomedguests to the Highgrove shop in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, just twomiles…
March 18, 2008
Defra hits back in BT vaccine row
MARCH 18, 2008: The UK's Acting Chief Veterinary Officer has hit back at his European counterparts over claims that Defra's bluetongue vaccination strategy won't halt the disease.
March 18, 2008
Key groups back Defra on BT vaccination
MARCH 18, 2008: Defra's vaccination strategy for bluetongue has been backed by 12 key farming groups which have joined forces to combat the disease.
March 17, 2008
Rare poultry stolen
MARCH 17, 2008: Thieves have stolen 40 rare breed poultry from a smallholder in Derbyshire.
March 17, 2008
Bee populations devastated
MARCH 17, 2008: Britain's honeybees are being decimated by a mystery disease, and most could be wiped out in 10 years,say experts.
March 14, 2008
Bill on compensation fails
MARCH 14, 2008: A Bill that would have protected responsible animal owners from unfair compensation claims has failed in the Commons.
March 13, 2008
Call for organic producers to co-operate
MARCH 13, 2008: Britain's organic producers should co-operate with each other more if they are to meet the increasing demand, a seminar has been told.
March 12, 2008
Vaccination strategy ‘won’t halt bluetongue’
MARCH 12, 2008: Britain's bluetongue vaccination strategy will not halt the disease, warn top European vets.
March 12, 2008
Budget ‘does little for countryside’
MARCH 12, 2008: Chancellor Alistair Darling's first budget has done little for the rural economy, according to the Countryside Alliance.
