July 5, 2008
Government rejects badger cull
The Government will not embark on a badger cull to tackle TB in cattle.
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July 3, 2008
EU agrochemical proposals will hit food production
Some of Britain's leading scientists have appealed to the government to resist proposed EU legislation on the use of agrochemical products
July 3, 2008
Grow your own produce and save the earth
Briton's can cut their carbon footprint by up to 40% by growing their own fruit and veg
July 3, 2008
The future’s organic for young producers
Find out about opportunities for young and aspiring horticulturalists at The Organic Futures 'Young Producer Weekend' on 12-13 July 2008.
July 2, 2008
Choughs breeding success in Cornwall
Conservationists are celebrating today as a new nest site has successfully produced a brood of wild chough chicks in the far West of Cornwall - the first in nearly 150 years.
July 1, 2008
Bluetongue jabs begin
JULY 2008: Farmers in south-east Wales have begun to vaccinate their livestock against bluetongue.
July 1, 2008
Farm celebrates triple calf birth
July 2008:A cow has had a rare triplet birth at a farm in Somerset.
June 22, 2008
Potato makes comeback
JUNE 2008: The Potato Council is using the credit crunch to advocate the return of a national staple.
June 21, 2008
Report bring biofuels into question
JUNE 2008: Leaked findings from a government report reveal that biofuels have played a role in the rise of food prices across the world.
June 18, 2008
Campaign to prevent sheep dip pollution
JUNE 16, 2008: PREVENTING run-off from dipping areas and avoiding livestock polluting ground and surface water are key points in the NFU’s campaign to prevent sheep dip pollution.
June 16, 2008
Crackdown on rural waste crime
JUNE 16, 2008; Discarded tyres Defra today launched a consultation on how to target criminals who profit from polluting the environment by illegally dumping waste.
