March 19, 2010
40 MPs oppose plan for ‘super-dairy’
MARCH 19, 2010: Plans for an 8,100 cow super-dairy in Lincolnshire have been opposed by 40 MPs.
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March 13, 2010
Shock figures on extinction of wildlife
MARCH 12, 2010: Natural England has launched the most complete audit of hundreds of years of England’s wildlife winners and losers to an audience of leading conservationists at the Zoological Society of London.
March 12, 2010
Small Farm Forum welcomed
MARCH 12, 2010: There has been an enthusiastic welcome for the new Small Farm Forum.
March 12, 2010
Appeal to go peat-free’
MARCH 12, 2010: A new government campaign has been launched urging gardeners to go ‘peat-free’ when they buy compost and play their part in the fight against climate change.
March 8, 2010
Farming opportunity on BBC TV series
MARCH 8, 2010: The BBC is looking for ten couples to take part in a new series which will really put their aptitude for farming to the test.
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.
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.
