February 26, 2010
New smallholding fair planned
FEBRUARY 27, 2010: A new smallholding fair is to be hosted by The National Trust at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent.
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February 26, 2010
Rural noise disputes ‘up 50%’
FEBRUARY 27, 2010: Complaints about rural noise and disturbance are increasing, with mediation services reporting a 50 per cent rise in countryside disputes since 2005. In urban areas, the rise is just 10 per cent.
February 10, 2010
Small Farm Forum being set up
FEBRUARY 10, 2010: A new national network is to be set up as a focal point where smallholders and associated organisations can link up with each other, respond to Defra consultations and keep up to…
February 6, 2010
bTB ‘could finish off dairy farming’
FEBRUARY 5, 2010: The bovine TB epidemic could put an end to dairy farming unless the Government takes decisive action on badgers, says a leading scientist.
February 5, 2010
Consultation on pesticide use
FEBRUARY 5, 2010: European legislation covering the use of pesticide in farming is to come into force over the next couple of years. Defra, HSE and the Devolved Administrations will open the legislation up to…
February 5, 2010
Smallholder show ‘will be best yet’
FEBRUARY 5, 2010: The 2010 Smallholder and Garden Festival is set to be the best yet, say organisers.
January 30, 2010
NFU helps ‘poisoned’ farmers
JANUARY 30, 2010: The NFU is taking the unprecedented step of opening its archives to help farmers who believe they have been poisoned by organophosphate (OP) pesticides.
January 29, 2010
Animal disease compensation linked to biosecurity
JANUARY 29, 2010: Controversial plans to link animal disease compensation payments to biosecurity standards on farms have been revealed by Defra.
January 29, 2010
Low carbon farming advice
JANUARY 29, 2010: Defra has published a booklet on the benefits and opportunities of low carbon farming.
January 17, 2010
RSPCA’s fears over ‘good life’ novices
There are increasing fears that animals may suffer as more people want a slice of ‘the good life’.
January 15, 2010
Jedward proves popular mooo-d music
X Factor flops top dairy cows' charts
