Farming
Cumbrian farmer is new chairman of north west dairy board
Cumbrian dairy farmer Russell Bowman has been elected the new NFU North West Dairy Board chairman – and has pledged to focus on getting a better deal for farmers.
Last updated 9 April 2010
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Cumbrian Jersey cow in a class of its own
A Cumbrian cow has become the first Jersey in the country to be classified excellent nine times.
Last updated 9 April 2010
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Cumbrian farmers should be paid more for peat bog upkeep
Farmers with peat bogs on their land should be paid more for the work they do to protect them, according academics behind a new study.
Last updated 2 April 2010
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Lake District planners change their minds over wind turbines
Farmers could build wind turbines in the Lake District after a change of heart by the National Park authority.
Last updated 2 April 2010
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Cumbria farmers demand to see First Milk bosses over prices
Angry farmers have demanded face-to-face meetings with the owners of Aspatria’s cheese factory because of ‘stealth’ reductions in their milk price.
Last updated 2 April 2010
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Sheep worth thousands stolen in Cumbria raids
Breeding sheep worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from fells in north Cumbria.
Last updated 2 April 2010
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Cumbria's rural life stalwarts may be honoured
Game and riverkeepers who have dedicated a lifetime to caring for the Cumbrian countryside could be honoured for their work.
Last updated 26 March 2010
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Almost perfect conditions for Hethersgill ploughing match
Rain overnight made for near perfect conditions at this year’s Hethersgill Ploughing Match.
Last updated 26 March 2010
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Dairy Farmers of Britain let down by poor management - Government report
“Ultimately Dairy Farmers of Britain’s members were badly let down” by poor management and communication, a Government report into the co-operative’s collapse has concluded.
Last updated 26 March 2010
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Cumbrian suppliers to miss out on milk price rise
Cumbrian dairy farmers will miss out on a milk price rise from owners of the Aspatria creamery First Milk.
Last updated 26 March 2010
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Minister offers ‘last resort’ package to buy flood wrecked Cumbrian farmland
The Government says it will as a last resort buy farmland destroyed by last year’s floods.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Wool cheques boost for Cumbrian farmers
Wool cheques are likely to be 50 per cent up this year according to the British Wool Marketing Board’s chief marketing officer.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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£2 million project to tackle River Eden pollution
A £2 million project has been launched to find new ways of tackling agricultural pollution of a Cumbrian river.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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Cumberland pig bred to restart extinct breed is infertile
Wendy the Cumberland pig was poised to bring her breed back from extinction thanks to DNA wizardry – until science came up against an insurmountable and age-old obstacle.
Last updated 19 March 2010
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£2,000 pay-outs to help Cumbrian dairy farmers cope with low prices
Cumbrian dairy farmers will get an average £2,000 windfall from a European aid fund which aims to help them cope with low milk prices.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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Cumbria's young farmers show off their skills in lots of other areas
The cream of Cumbria’s young farming talent battled it out in a weekend of sport, public speaking and drama competitions, coming joint first with a team from Yorkshire.
Last updated 12 March 2010
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New NFU Carlisle group secretary says she has been well-received
Nicola Wilkinson says most farmers have an initiation question ready for her when she meets them for the first time.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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H&H profit due to better livestock prices
Higher livestock values helped Carlisle-based H&H Group to record profits in the six months to the end of December last year.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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Know your rights before you pick up your shotgun and go shooting
Although they may seem like reminders of a bygone era to some, sporting and rural pursuits are, in fact, steadfastly popular despite the banning of particular hunting practices in recent years.
Last updated 5 March 2010
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