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    Aberystwyth University to cut jobs at IBERS

    5 February 2010

    THE Farmers Union of Wales is calling on the Westminster and Assembly Governments to provide urgent funding for Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in a bid to prevent the loss of up to 70 jobs.

    Agriculture college bucks trend as student numbers rise

    2 February 2010

    POSITIVE signs are emerging that agriculture could be bucking the trend and heading out of recession quicker than most other industries.

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    A small abattoir bucking the trend as the business grows

    15 January 2010

    Barry Alston takes a look at a meat industry rarity – a small abattoir which is expanding.

    Ben Hay

    Turkeys are not just for Christmas

    1 December 2009

    Poultry production has served the Hay family well, and Ben Hay is determined to deliver that message all-year round. DANUSIA OSIOWY visits Warwickshire to discover why.

    Jim Sutcliffe

    Young Butcher proves Britain's got talent

    November 20, 2009

    Forget singing, skating or salsa, the latest BBC reality show has just found itself a new winner proving Britain really does have talent. Angela Calvert meets Jim Sutcliffe – Young Butcher of the Year.

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    Simon Haley, Bilborrow YFC
    In our Young Farmers blog, the next genertion of farmers tell their stories, from the latest YFC events to the trials and tribulations of getting through University and onto the job ladder.