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    Plans laid for UK's largest dairy farm

    8 February 2010

    PLANS for the UK’s largest dairy farm of 8,100 cows have been submitted to North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire.

    Wynnstay rides out 'tougher marketplace' storm

    February 5, 2010

    Wynnstay has posted a pre-tax profit of £5.2million, which is on a par with the previous year and, the company says, in much tougher market conditions.

    Supermarket ombudsman to hear complaints anonymously

    5 February 2010

    THE new body set to enforce the grocery supply Code of Practice will hear complaints anonymously, the Government has confirmed.

    500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar signed off for export

    5 February 2010

    The European Commission has submitted a draft regulation which will allow the export of an additional 500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar in the 2009-10 marketing year (to July 31, 2010).

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    World news round-up - February 5

    February 5, 2010

    A weekly look at business around the world.

    Global news round-up - January 15

    January 15, 2010

    Our regular round-up of news from around the globe

    World news: Keeping you in touch with what's happening overseas

    December 18, 2009

    Our regular farming round-up from across the globe.

    World news round-up - January 22

    January 22, 2010

    Round-up of business news from across the globe.

    Global agriculture round-up - January 8

    January 8, 2010

    Round-up of business news from around the globe.

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    Dairy cubicles now used by beef cattle

    Renowned dairy farmer turns his hand to beef production

    February 5, 2010

    Converted beef farmer and former vice chairman of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, James Brown, talks to Linda McDonald-Brown about the changes needed to turn a renowned dairy farm into a top beef enterprise.

    Pylon line

    Pylons on your property may prove a most valuable asset

    February 5, 2010

    IF you have old high-voltage pylons or electricity lines crossing your property, you could be eligible for a large compensation payment, says a specialist land agent.

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