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TB infections fell in 2009
INCIDENCE of bovine TB (bTB) in the national cattle herd fell during 2009, following the record levels seen in 2008, latest Defra figures show.
Co-operative to expand grower partnerships
BRITAIN’S biggest farmer, the Co-operative Farms, is seeking new partnerships with other growers to supply vegetables for the increased number of retail stores the Co-operative Group now has, following its acquisition of Somerfield last year.
QMP seeking legal advice over EU dairy fund
QUALITY Milk Producers are taking legal advice in its quest for what they call ‘a fairer deal’ for the UK’s Jersey and Guernsey milk producers in the allocation of the EU Dairy Fund.
RABDF unveils Dairy Event and Livestock Show plan
THE day after presenting the Princess Royal Award, RABDF held a viewing day at the NEC, Birmingham, to show off the new venue for the Dairy Event and Livestock Show.
Tory Shadow Minister backs Lincolnshire ‘super dairy’
SHADOW Farming Minister Jim Paice has issued a ringing endorsement to plans to build an 8,100-cow dairy unit in Lincolnshire.
EU considers CAP name change
THE CAP could be re-branded as the Common Agricultural and Environmental Policy to reflect the importance of green farming and secure public backing of the budget.
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Devon YFC’s competitive edge seals overall honours victory
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