Farming
Cumbria is sheep rustling hotspot, says farm insurance firm
Rising meat prices and the effects of the recession have been blamed for turning Cumbria into a hotspot for sheep rustling in the UK.
Last updated 10 December 2010
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Wool price rise boost for Cumbrian farmers
Wool values more than doubled this year, bringing a welcome boost Cumbrian sheep farmers.
Last updated 3 December 2010
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Bad weather forcing Cumbria farmers to use winter food stocks
Cumbria may have escaped the worst of the snow so far this year, but the early winter weather still brought headaches for county farmers.
Last updated 3 December 2010
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Quarter of farmers live in poverty, says commission report
A quarter of farming households live below the poverty line according to the Commission for Rural Communities.
Last updated 3 December 2010
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Cumbrian farmers warned over direct action if milk prices drop
One of Cumbria’s best known and respected farmers says he will join protest barricades if a rumoured January milk price drop is imposed by processors.
Last updated 26 November 2010
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Cumbrian young farmers honoured for year of effort
Young farmers in one Cumbrian group raised more than £40,000 for charity over the past year by pulling tractors, chopping firewood and stripping for a calendar.
Last updated 19 November 2010
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Cumbrian livestock farmers face slaughter cost increases
Costs of £21 million could be shifted onto farmers as part of Food Standards Agency (FSA) plans to save money.
Last updated 19 November 2010
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Silage causing cattle problems for Cumbrian farmers
Dairy herds are already running into problems with the first and second silage cuts after a difficult harvest in Cumbria.
Last updated 19 November 2010
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Europe forces stewardship payment changes
Changes to payment dates and a further shift in focus of the Higher Level Stewardship towards environmental protection were announced by the Government this week.
Last updated 19 November 2010
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Sheep worth almost £200,000 stolen from Cumbria this year
Breeding ewes and fat lambs worth almost £200,000 have been stolen from Cumbrian farms this year.
Last updated 12 November 2010
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‘Climate of fear’ in milk industry, claims NFU
The NFU claims a climate of fear exists in the milk industry with buyers forced to sign confidentiality agreements so that no details of negotiations with retailers can be disclosed.
Last updated 12 November 2010
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Budget cuts: HLS scheme escapes almost unscathed
THE recent cutbacks in public spending announced by the coalition government are likely to have wide-ranging effects, but what are the likely implications for farming and conservation in Cumbria?
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Successful return to the fold
After several years off the show circuit, Pete Edmondson took the end of season shepherds’ meets by storm.
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Farmers beware – the HSE has you clearly in its sights
Earlier this year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its figures for 2008/09 and they make interesting reading for those of us in business in the north-west, particularly the agricultural sector.
Last updated 9 November 2010
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ID-Tek fills gap in market
Mealo Farm in Allonby was the venue for a demonstration of a new computerised calf feeder last month.
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Unfair competition could kill off the UK’s egg producers
Here is another blog dear reader that belongs under the heading: ‘You couldn’t make it up!’
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Here’s to a very Cumbrian Christmas!
Recent years have seen a return to the traditional sourcing of meat, dairy products and preserves. Superb, high-quality, locally produced fayre is very often sold in farm shops and other small outlets rather than in large stores.
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Awards just keep on coming for cheese firm
THREE years down the line and Appleby Creamery, under the command of Maurice Walton, Alan Mandle and Bob Parmley, is moving forward.
Last updated 9 November 2010
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Turnout and quality surpasses expectations at Carlisle agri-expo
The success of this year’s Borderway Agri-Expo far surpassed organiser David Pritchard’s expectations as an estimated 10,000 people and some of the country’s top livestock pushed through the doors at Rosehill, Carlisle, for Friday’s day-long event.
Last updated 5 November 2010
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AROUND THE CLUBS
ASPATRIA YFC: Aspatria YFC held a very successful grain and root show on Tuesday, judged by John and Helen Greenbank. Overall winners of the agricultural section were James Harrington and Mark Beaty, and Claire Steel won the industrial section. CALDBECK YFC: Next meeting is on Wednesday – tabletop games night 7.30pm. Venue to be confirmed. GREYSOUTHEN YFC: The next meeting will be our family bonfire at Westray Farm, Embleton. Build and bring a guy. Judging 6.30pm fire lit at 7pm.LONGTOWN YFC: Good luck to the after-dinner speaking team and Emma Blaylock in the Junior Member of the Year in their Northern District final on Monday at Greenhill Hotel, Wigton. RAUGHTON HEAD YFC: Well done in the quiz and Call my Bluff.WALTON YFC: Next meeting is a trip to AMF Bowling on Monday. 7.15pm for a 7:30 start. £5 for juniors and £6 seniors.WIGTON YFC: Well done in the quiz.
Last updated 29 October 2010
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