We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.
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Trainer’s tough love approach tackles sheep worrying dogs
With cases of sheep worrying on the rise and one farming organisation launching a hotline to monitor the problem, Ben Briggs speaks to one woman who is trying her best to improve canine calmness.
A hearty occasion to pass on our fundraising support
Farmhouse Breakfast Week was a resounding success and with more than 1,000 events taking place over the week, the nation joined together to celebrate tasty and timeless produce.
Charity breakfast raises £7,200
A YORKSHIRE businesswoman has created a new fundraising record thanks to her charity farmhouse breakfast.
Sausage extravaganza for breakfast campaign
SAUSAGES - lots of them - were the order of the day as pupils at Shropshire’s Wombridge Primary School showed their support for the farmhouse breakfast campaign.
Spelman joins Staffordshire breakfast celebration
THE Secretary of State for Agriculture was treated to a breakfast with all the trimmings after meeting a group of Staffordshire farmers and friends to celebrate Farmhouse Breakfast Week.
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How the UK's agricultural shows are going from strength to strength
THE role agricultural shows play in rural Britain has probably never been more important. That was the finding of a Farmers Guardian survey of readers into what makes a good agricultural show. David Boderke reports.
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Innovation award-winners at agricultural shows
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Great British Shows: Win a media partnership with FG
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Bespoke goods for all at agricultural shows
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Showing the way to the future
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Showing livestock without insurance cover is a sizeable risk
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Good etiquette lies at the heart of successful livestock show judging