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The couple claimed refunds worth £100,000 for an alpaca trekking business and mixed farm in Somerset

Verdict given on Cornish couple who 'fiddled £100,000 VAT on bogus alpaca farm'
The couple claimed refunds worth £100,000 for an alpaca trekking business and mixed farm in Somerset.

Closer attention to grazing utilisation and a flexible approach to grazing management will help improve the return from fertiliser applied to mid-season grazing.

Sponsored Make the most of mid-season grass

Woodlands Dairy is to make organic sheep cheese on Blandford’s Sunrise Business Park

Dairy to make organic sheep cheese business in Blandford

The currently vacant units where the tractor business could be sited

Family firm plans to sell, repair and maintain tractors near Wellington

Some of the sheep at Benjamin James Bennett's farm. Picture: Cornwall Council

Suspended prison sentence and animal ban for Cornish sheep farmer

With the cost of living soaring to its highest level in a decade, grants of up to £1,500 can be accessed as part of RABI’s fuel poverty response.

Sponsored RABI launches fuel poverty grants for farming families

Almost 1,500 school children from across the region attended the event

Cornish school kids enjoy first Farm and Country Day since pandemic

The Eweleaze site – courtesy Kernon countryside consultants

REJECTED: Longer season at Dorset farm campsite refused

Brian, Piers and Adam Hayes, who have all worked at the market. Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Family's THREE generations have links to markets in Taunton and North Petherton

The switch from straw to Stockmax pine shavings in lambing pens is a new way that farmers can effectively manage disease spread and reduce antibiotic use.

Sponsored Bedmax are leading the way in bio-secure bedding

Shula Granville of Fareshare with Rob Bowers of B&G Nurseries

'Nobody should go hungry': Campaign to get surplus food to those in need

In April this year AHDB levy payers will be able to have their say and influence the work AHDB does across the beef, lamb, dairy, pork and cereals and oilseed sectors.

Sponsored Shape the future of farming

IN BUSINESS: Siblings Gabriel, Holly and Fraser Purdey in the farm shop

FAMILY AFFAIR: Business booming as brothers open farm shop on sister's farm

Police tape at the scene. Picture: Max Willcock/ BNPS

Police appeal for information after two teenagers die near Bridport

Clarification: Duck Delights, Fowey

CLARIFICATION: Duck Delights

Kristian Gourlay, 36, from Fowey and his company, Duck Delights, were convicted of causing cruelty to poultry.

Cornish businessman convicted after 'cruelty to animals'

Winter Show to be held this month at Dorchester Market

Livestock event coming to Dorchester Market

FREE support for farmers across the South West through Farm for the Future programme

Sponsored FREE support for farmers across the south west through Farm for the Future programme

The success of Trevithick & Trays Farm Shop & Café has pleased owners Alison and Paddy Talen

Flying start for new Cornish farm shop and café

The plot of land in Highbridge that was sold for £206,000

Land in Somerset sold for around 20 times its guide price

The two men were jailed for 19 weeks. Inset picture: One of the sheep on the Reads' smallholding.

Father and son jailed for 'deliberate cruelty' to farm animals in Cornwall

The models include a cow, sheep and a pig. Picture: FalmouthYFC

Falmouth farmers unveil 'bale models' to celebrate National Young Farmers week

Announced on 21 September, the Cornish free-range egg producer and packer was awarded the accolade of '1 Gold Star' for its Rich Yolk eggs.

Egg-cellent year for Cornish company after poaching yet another award

Cattle at Clifford Mitchell's smallholding in Ludgvan, Penzance

Cornish farmer banned from keeping animals after neglecting livestock

Buy nine pots of Advance Maize and get the 10th pot free

Sponsored Get ready for maize harvesting with Advance Maize Silage Inoculant - buy nine pots get 10th pot FREE

The Dairy Show is back for another year! Get your tickets now

Sponsored The Dairy Show is back for another year! Get your tickets now

Managing director of trading for Tregothnan Jonathon Jones, with a bumper tea plantation alongside the River Fal Picture: James Dadzitis / SWNS

Time for tea: Cornwall grows strongest crop of tea in Europe

A farming and food business has announced its plans for 100 new jobs in a Cornish town.

Farming and food business announces 100 new jobs in Cornwall

ANNIVERSARY: Paul Ashton, of GTH

The big 20 for auctioneer Paul

Boris Johnson to put plans to end lockdown on June 21 on hold. (PA)

Boris Johnson set to put easing of lockdown restrictions on June 21 on hold

HONOURED: Natalie Dyson, left, with Eleanor Dyson

BIRTHDAY HONOURS Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours

HONOURED: Natalie Dyson, left, with Eleanor Dyson

BIRTHDAY HONOURS Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours

HONOURED: Natalie Dyson, left, with Eleanor Dyson

BIRTHDAY HONOURS Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours

HONOURED: Natalie Dyson, left, with Eleanor Dyson

BIRTHDAY HONOURS Somerset coronavirus heroes awarded Queen's Birthday Honours

Some of the classic and vintage Ford tractor collection

Biggest tractor sale in the south to be held this summer

Jeremy Durrant's Poll ram Hydes Duranimo D1209

'Fantastic quality' of Dorset sheep at annual fair at Exeter

Farmers are being urged to be vigilant at markets. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police Rural Crime Team

Man arrested after trying to break into cars at Exmoor livestock market

The dispersal sale from the foothills of Exmoor

Most successful sale of farm machinery to date for westcountry auctioneer

The Grand Parade at the Devon County Show

The 125th Devon County Show will go ahead

South Molton Market report (stock photo)

South Molton Market report for Thursday, December 17

Sedgemoor Livestock Market report for Monday, December 14

Holsworthy Market report (stock image)

Holsworthy Market report for Wednesday, December 16

Sedgemoor Livestock Market report for Saturday, December 12

Cornwall's biggest agricultural show announces new dates for next year

Suffolk sheep in a pen

South Molton market report for Thursday, December 10

Three pens of lambs @ £102.50 including these for Jamie Greenaway

Truro Livestock Market report for Wednesday, December 9

Hereford heifers (stock image)

Sedgemoor Livestock Market report for Monday, December 7

Holsworthy Market report for Wednesday, December 9

Christmas Show: Holsworthy Market report for Wednesday, December 9

The 2016 John Deere 6120M 4WD tractor c/w loader sold for £54,000

Most successful machinery sale of the year report south west auctioneers

Sedgemoor Livestock Market report for Saturday, December 5

Sheep in pen, stock image

South Molton market report for Thursday, December 3

Suffolk sheep in a pen, stock image

December Fair at Tavistock, market report

Store bullocks at Holsworthy

Holsworthy Market report for Wednesday, December 2

Truro Livestock Market

Truro Livestock Market report for Wednesday, December 2