Actor, writer and horse-owner Martin Clunes has been named as President-designate of The British Horse Society. He will take up the reins when current President, Desi Dillingham MBE, steps down at the end of her extended term of office on 1 June.
A SMALLHOLDER supplier that used to be based in Shropshire has recently relocated to Wiltshire. Ascott Smallholding Suppliers, which was purchased by husband and wife team Mark and Kate Self in autumn 2010, has moved to Units 21/22, Whitewalls
Two prolonged spells of sub zero temperatures and heavy snow made 2010 the worst year on record for cold weather claims at rural insurer NFU Mutual. December’s arctic weather conditions led to almost 6,000 claims expected to cost over £34m
Beef and sheep producers who want to enhance the genetic potential of their livestock can now access breeding records and technical factsheets on a revamped industry website. www.signetfbc.co.uk is a comprehensive online resource which enables
The livestock board of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has issued a survey to find out to what extent clipping cattle is causing problems for its members. The board believes members are putting themselves at risk clipping cattle on their farm before
Ten years ago the 2001 Census showed that Powys was home to the most farmers in England and Wales. The Welsh unitary authority was home to 4,579 people aged 16-74 who were employed as farmers, and it was also the area with the highest density in
