Breeds survey is extended
THE deadline for the 2012 British Sheep Breed Survey has been extended until February 28, to give sheep producers more time to make sure their flock is counted.
View ArticleTension as farm gate prices fall
TENSIONS are high among NFU livestock members over the gulf between farm gate prices and the price on the supermarket shelves.
View ArticleNew online system for payments
FARMING Minister David Heath has announced that it will be quicker and easier to apply for Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) schemes under a new integrated online payment system.
View ArticleAccolades are being gathered by Trotters Farm Shop
TROTTERS Farm Shop at Potter Brompton has won more accolades to add to the company's impressive line-up of trophies and honours.
View Article‘Sheep sector in deep crisis’
NORTHERN sheep farmers are in “deep crisis” and are in danger of going to the wall, Thirsk and Malton MP Anne McIntosh has warned.
View ArticleDr John urges fairer way for farmers
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has encouraged people to buy fairly traded produce as the Fairtrade Foundation launched its 2013 Fairtrade Fortnight campaign.
View ArticleChance to see lambs being born at Bishop Burton College
BISHOP Burton College will be welcoming families to enjoy Mother’s Day with a difference.
View ArticleChance to wave off Beadlam Charity Tractor Run
YOUNGSTERS have the chance to wave off this year’s Beadlam Charity Tractor Run.
View ArticleFarmers tell how Fairtrade improved their lives
HUNDREDS of people turned out to an event at the York Fairtrade festival, which is now in full swing.
View ArticleEuro ban on weedkiller used on North York Moors postponed
LAND owners have welcomed a temporary reprieve from an EU ruling which may have risked bracken growing out of control on the North York Moors.
View ArticleGreat Yorkshire Show’s £500k to foil weather
TICKETS for this year’s Great Yorkshire Show have gone on sale – as organisers the Yorkshire Agricultural Society plan to make it as “weatherproof” as possible.
View ArticleLong way from the early season highs
In her monthly column, Emma Croft of Anderson Grain Marketing Ltd analyses the global grain market
View ArticleInterest over turbine wind energy soaring
AS the NFU Farm Energy Service celebrates its first anniversary, record levels of interest are being reported in renewable energy as a source of income among farmers struggling to make ends meet.
View ArticleThe future of hill farming in the North York Moors
The life of a hill farmer is tough – but there are compensations. STEPHEN LEWIS reports on an apprenticeship scheme bringing fresh blood to upland farms on the North York Moors
View ArticleIncome already on the up for Ryedale Show
PLANS are well under way for this year’s Ryedale Show on Tuesday, July 30.
View ArticleBarney’s run in Sahara will help African farmers for years to come
A NORTH Yorkshire farming boss is to run six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert next month.
View ArticleConcert venue switch after rush for tickets
THE Singing Farmers return to Malton this week at a different venue due to demand for tickets.
View ArticleChampion day for dad and son farmers at show
FATHER and son farmers Roger and James Farrington glided in from Sutton Bank to lift their first-ever prime lamb championship at CCM Skipton’s March show.
View ArticleLock up your tractor
THIS is a serious warning as thefts of tractors and farm vehicles have again escalated after a temporary lull last year.
View ArticleFarmers warned over low-flying helicopter checks on power cables
HELICOPTERS will be flying above North and East Yorkshire next week to check for damaged power cables.
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