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Will our birds fret that it’s been mild and wet?

3:07pm Saturday 28th January 2012

Over half a million people will be taking part in the world’s biggest wildlife survey this weekend, the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch (28-29 January). You could be one of them.

Seed Swop and Potato Day 9 February, Huntingdon

2:47pm Saturday 28th January 2012

Bring your unwanted or half used or even saved seeds to the seed swop and swop them for seeds you want to try. Here’s how it works –

Sell your stuff for free with Smallholder

2:51pm Saturday 28th January 2012

As part of our cost cutting ideas we are offering the chance to sell unwanted goods under £50 free of charge.

The search begins to find 2012’s most wildlife friendly farmer

8:00am Wednesday 25th January 2012

The RSPB has launched its annual search to find the farmer or smallholder that does the most for nature.

Back tougher scrap metal regulation - NFU

3:07pm Tuesday 24th January 2012

The NFU is urging the Government to back proposals that will make it harder for stolen metal to be sold at scrapyards.

Wool clip price likely to be major talking point at Eastern Sheep Fair

8:20am Monday 23rd January 2012

Farmers and visitors to this month’s Eastern Region NSA Winter Fair on Friday 27th January, will have the chance to discuss the British Wool Marketing Board’s updated 2011 wool clip price predictions with BWMB staff and representatives.

Improving nutrition in ewes - Farming Connect Wales

9:20am Sunday 22nd January 2012

Farming Connect is inviting farmers and smallholders in the Newtown area to attend an open day which will offer specialist advice on reducing the cost of feeding ewes in late pregnancy without compromising performance. The open day will take place at Goetre Farm, Kerry, Newtown, SY16 4NA at 1pm on Wednesday 25 January and is kindly hosted by John Parry and Family.

Celebrate Chinese New Year without lanterns, says NFU

6:19pm Saturday 21st January 2012

Celebrations for the Year of the Dragon have started this weekend but the NFU hopes the public will think twice about letting off Chinese lanterns over the next few days.

Welsh Auctioneer sought for award

8:00am Wednesday 18th January 2012

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s most prestigious prize, the Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Trophy, will go this year to an auctioneer who has made a substantial contribution to the development of livestock marketing in his or her area.

Potato Day and Seed Swop for Self Sufficiency Group

12:50pm Tuesday 17th January 2012

Cambridgeshire Self Sufficiency Group are holding their third Potato day in Huntingdon on the 11th February 2012. The venue will be The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon High Street.