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Whitfield shoot hits its charity fund-raising target
THE silence of Whitfield’s picturesque landscape was shattered at the weekend by the sound of over 600 shot guns.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Tynedale: Prime price
FARM land in the heart of the Tyne Valley could be worth more than some of London’s prime properties, according to new research.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Internet helps protect sheep from flies
THE internet is set to play a key role in helping farmers to protect their flocks from the threat of flies.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Getting by with help of a friend
THE farming community has rallied round to assist those hardest hit by the extreme winter weather.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Hexham: Record-breaking time for beef farmers at auction
BEEF farming in the Tyne Valley is booming after a series of record-breaking sales at Hexham Auction Mart.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Steve gets ready to share his knowledge
BPEX, the organisation representing pig levy payers in England, has appointed a new knowledge transfer manager for the North.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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British pork needs help
NOT enough pork is being produced on Britain’s farms due to restrictive planning regulations, it has been claimed.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Scots Gap: Pesticide ban raises fears over risk to crops
ARABLE farmer John Goodfellow fears crop production could suffer after a proposed crackdown on pesticides which are linked to a decline in the bee population.
Last updated 8 May 2013
Published by http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk
Whitfield: Clay shoot on target
ONE of the country’s biggest clay shooting events takes place in Whitfield on May 11 and 12.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Sinderhope: Change of fortune as lambs survive Arctic conditions
A FARMING family is counting its healthy flock after snow drifts and Arctic conditions threatened the lambing season.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Pollution grant
THE district’s farmers are taking advantage of a government scheme to tackle pollution.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Fertiliser warning after Texas explosion
FARMERS and landowners are being urged to review the security of their fertiliser storage following a devastating blast in America last week.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Survey finds pig shelters are in need of investment
A SURVEY of buildings used for pig production has shown many are at least 20 years old, but producers cannot invest in replacements.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Vandalism put sheep in danger
VANDALS endangered a flock of sheep when they cut guide ropes on a wind mast at one of the district’s farms.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Grants to fight water pollution
FARMERS have until April 30 to apply for grant funding which could help them fight against pollution.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Beef Expo set for return to Hexham
HEXHAM is set to host one of the UK’s biggest farming events next year – for the second time in four years.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Pig quiz on line
BPEX, the organisation representing pig levy payers in England, has added new interactive quizzes to its website.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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