Natural work highlighted at open evening

DESPITE wet weather, Devon Wildlife Trust and local landowners Cyril and Kathleen Cole hosted a successful open evening highlighting the work of DWT's Culm Natural Networks project.

Clinic celebrates anniversary

THIS month the Brinicombe Mineral Clinic celebrates its 21st birthday.

	Auction system is valued and trusted
	WHEN Andrew Oliver founded the very first auction mart in the British Isles in Hawick, Scotland, in 1817, he could never have predicted that the system and its clients, the farmers, would be governed by the many regulations and inspections experienced today.

Breeding cows for the 21st century

In part four of an occasional series, Marco Winters, director of MDC breedings, tells how a new formula for PLI will improve health and welfare.

	Birds on the syllabus
	THREATENED species of farmland birds can look forward to a brighter future thanks to a first of its kind agreement between a Westcountry agricultural college and the RSPB.

Opportunity of a lifetime for Ellis

AGRONOMIST Ellis Luckhurst 30, from Truro has been awarded a Nuffield Farming Trust scholarship that will take him to China, New Zealand and California as part of an intensive study programme looking into new horticultural opportunities for Cornish farmers.

	Open days a big success
	MILK Link held two farm open days in Devon and Somerset in line with its commitment to encourage the transfer of best practice between its farmer members.

	Super sausage venture
	A FARMING family from Blunts near Saltash in Cornwall are embarking on a new business venture as they launch their new enterprise, producing hand made gourmet sausages and dry cured bacon.

Lungworm effects can be severe

NADIS Disease Bulletin for South West England, July 2007. NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service) is a network of 57 veterinary practices and six veterinary collegues monitoring diseases in cattle, sheep and pigs. Phil Scott DVM&S, Dip ECBHM, Cert CHP.D SHP, FRCVs, looks at lungworm in cattle.

	Breeding dairy cows for future - Part three of an occasional series: Breeding for grazing systems
	GRASS is perhaps the South West's greatest farming asset, so here - more than most places in the country - it's important that dairy cows are bred to make the most from this resource.

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