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A small abattoir bucking the trend as the business grows
Barry Alston takes a look at a meat industry rarity – a small abattoir which is expanding.
Turkeys are not just for Christmas
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.
Young Butcher proves Britain's got talent
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.
Bold decisions have improved the bottom line for Hamish
Implementing change does not faze young farmer Hamish Campbell, especially when average daily yields have increased by 3kg per cow.
An idea with bottle starts oil fields boom in north-east Scotland
For Scottish young farmer Gregor Mackintosh, his degree dissertation provided the starting point for a successful new on-farm business. EMMA PENNY reports.
Dairy Works preview: Getting lameness under control in a large herd
Lameness is an Achilles heel affecting cow health, fertility, milk yield and, ultimately, longevity. Simon Wragg reports on one business’s routine that step-by-step is putting cow health on a much firmer footing.
Nuffield Scholarship has helped develop a dairy industry standard
THE opportunity to pursue a Nuffield Farming Scholarship provided Diana Allen with the confidence and inspiration to launch a new troubleshooting system to help dairy farmers achieve optimum cow performance.
Aim is to end to brand confusion
AHEAD of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships annual conference Ann Hardy speaks to Simon Ball on the importance of supporting local producers, pooling resources and strengthening rural communities.
Applying for a Nuffield scholarship
The application window for a Nuffield Farming Scholarship is now open.
A true voice for Welsh lamb
As the ‘Face of Welsh Lamb’, young farmer Myrddin Davies talks to Barry Alston about Michelin stars, mingling with the press and why he is determined to broaden the appeal of Welsh lamb to consumers nationwide.
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One step away from the final
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DFF: Richard Corlett, 43, Home Farm, Ormskirk, Lancashire
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DFF: Jonathan Crickmore, 29, Fen Farm, Bungay, Suffolk
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DFF: Robert Harrison, 32, Greystone Farm, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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DFF: Richard Knowles, 43, Honkley Farm, Burton Rossett, Wrexham
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DFF: Thomas Pickervance, 33, Roseacre Hall, near Kirkham, Lancashire
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Opening up a world of opportunity and variety in agricultural engineering
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Careers case study – Philip Winter
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Dairy Industry Viewpoint: Looking at the big picture for a future in dairying
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Dairy Farmer of the Future: Looking at the big picture for a future in dairying
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Dairy Farmer of the Future: To make progress, it's back to basics
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Enter now to show how you have made a difference in dairying
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Rewarding commitment to dairy industry’s future
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Rewarding commitment to dairy industry’s future
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The debate surrounding food security
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What being a nutritionist entails
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Aiming to raise funds, and the roof, for fun
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Variety is the spice of life for young Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
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Following her dream is bringing show success
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Modern apprenticeships 'bring motivation and job satisfaction'
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Apprenticeship case study: Enjoying learning on the job to mould a new future
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Apprenticeships case study: Preservation of moorland skills in farmer-driven concept
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Apprenticeships: Frequently asked questions
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Research highlights the need to recruit the next generation