NFU warns of need to keep stewardship schemes open to all

The NFU says it is concerned that premature changes to Environmental Stewardship (ES) schemes risk making them increasingly complex and could reduce the opportunities for more farmers to get involved.

Exmoor farmers united

To a packed audience of farmers, landowners and organisations, The Exmoor Society in partnership with the Exmoor National Park Authority, held a conference last week to look at the crisis facing Exmoor's farming future.

Electronic data move may be detrimental

THE European Commission's plans to introduce compulsory electronic identification for sheep could lead to a significant number of farmers leaving the industry, the NFU has warned.

There will be a buzz at Devon County

The Devon Beekeepers' Association will be enthusing visitors at the Devon County Show - May 15-17 at Westpoint, Exeter - about their double-whammy craft; bees enable agriculture to flourish and produce honey.

	Challenge to buying public
	FARMERS in the South West have thrown down the gauntlet to the food buying public challenging them to take a new look at the origins of the food they buy.

Culinary star at Bath and West

Culinary Queen Clarissa Dickson Wright, well known chef and author will be among the well known names coming to this year's Royal Bath & West Show May 28 - 31.

Countdown to Devon County Show

There are just a few days to go before the Devon County Show prepares to host the biggest town and country event' in the county on May 15, 16 and 17 at Westpoint, Exeter.

Send us your Young Farmers Blackpool 2008 experiences

OVER 5,000 young farmers from across England and Wales were in Blackpool at the weekend for the YFC Young Farmers Blackpool 2008.

Weaker pound means more money for pre-1996 cattle in OCDS

FARMERS with pre 1996 cattle are being urged to take advantage of the weaker pound and not leave it until the last minute to register animals for the Older Cattle Disposal Scheme.

First batch of Bluetongue vaccine delivered

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that the first batch of Bluetongue vaccine, ordered from Intervet last year, is being released to wholesalers and is ready for distribution to the Protection Zones in England.

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