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Tenant farmers forced to give landlords single payments

11:48am Friday 5th March 2010

FARMHOUSE rents and the loss of single payment entitlements are causing problems for some tenant farmers.

Growing energy crops will increase in future

11:49am Friday 5th March 2010

ENERGY crops may take over from food crops in the North- East.

Conserving history

ENVIRONMENT ADVISERS: Tom Gledhill and Frances Fewster

11:50am Friday 5th March 2010

A SECOND adviser has been appointed to help the region’s farmers safeguard historic features and buildings.

Possible disease epidemic

11:49am Friday 5th March 2010

YELLOW rust has re-emerged in some winter wheat crops in Yorkshire, despite freezing temperatures.

FWAG debates hill farming

11:51am Friday 5th March 2010

THE future of hill farming will be debated next week.

Tom Bowman given lifetime award

12:13pm Friday 26th February 2010

A LIFETIME achievement award has been presented to a founder of the Blue-faced Leicester Sheep Breeders’ Association.

Politicians listen to views of farmers at conference

12:07pm Friday 26th February 2010

Politicians listen to views of farmers at conference POLITICIANS attempted to win the farming vote at this week’s National Farmers’ Union conference.

GM crops can help UK deal with impact of climate change

12:09pm Friday 26th February 2010

GENETICALLY modified crops could help the UK cope with the impact of climate change.

College launches dairy fantasy farming league

12:08pm Friday 26th February 2010

A COLLEGE has launched its second Fantasy Farming League competition – this time for dairy animals.

Young farmers’ contest

SPRING SHOW: auctioneer Stephen Walker, left, with Joanne Bailey and local NFU group secretary Chris Clement

12:11pm Friday 26th February 2010

YOUNG farmers from across Yorkshire are invited to enter a stock judging competition at Leyburn auction mart.









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