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Dramatic support for Cornish young farmers

2:40pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Young farmers across Cornwall have been treading the boards with a show stopping performance, thanks to significant financial support from rural insurance firm Cornish Mutual.

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BASC welcomes Defra decision on laying cages for gamebirds

8:30am Tuesday 16th March 2010

BASC has welcomed the Government’s decision to specify minimum space, already observed by almost all English game farms, for gamebird laying stock within the proposed game farming code of practice for England. The decision supports traditional game farming and the continuation of game shooting with its contribution to the environmental and economic well-being of the countryside.

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Smallholders in Wales reminded about controlled burning of grass land

5:30pm Monday 15th March 2010

Following the spate of grassland fires across Wales in recent days the Welsh Assembly Government is reminding landowners of their obligations under The Heather and Grass etc Burning (Wales) Regulations 2008 when carrying out controlled burning.

A British vet treats livestock in war zone

2:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

In war-torn Helmand Province a British Vet is winning over Afghan farmers.

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A Golden Opportunity for smallholders and poultry keepers

1:20pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Do you want to get your hands on some fabulous prizes thanks to the Smallholder Range? Then pop down to your local feed merchant to pick up a sack of Natural Free Range Layers Pellets and check for a Golden Egg inside.

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The truth about donkeys, horses and lungworm

12:30pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Some equestrian owners believe donkeys and horses cannot live together due to the lungworm parasite Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, so a leading donkey welfare charity has published some helpful information about the parasite on its website.

NFU welcome outcome of egg labelling scandal

8:50am Saturday 13th March 2010

The sentencing of a businessman jailed for his part in a multi-million pound egg fraud sends out a strong message said the NFU today.

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Don't disturb nests!

6:20pm Friday 12th March 2010

Please be aware that wild birds will start nest building During the month of March. Once construction of nests has commenced it is an offence to damage or destroy the nest eg by hedge cutting/tree felling (Wildlife and Countryside act 1981).

Free workshops for farmers and smallholders in Cornwall

12:10pm Thursday 11th March 2010

If you run a farm business based in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, then you could access a series of FREE evening workshops and develop new skills to help move your business forward.

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Farmers and smallholders should make sure they are ready for the Election

8:10am Thursday 11th March 2010

Good planning might help you prepare for the growing season ahead, but you also need to plan in advance if you want to vote at the next General Election.

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