Farming
North Cumbrian dairy farmer is milking it with his ‘old cows’
The term ‘old cow’ is rarely used in an affectionate manner, but dairy farmer Mike Hayton’s cows would surely not take offence at the label.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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Cumbrian dairy farmers selling cows as they struggle to make money
More fed-up farmers are looking to sell their dairy cows rather than keep taking a milk price that is lower than the cost of production.
Last updated 26 April 2013
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‘Cumbrian farm workers face uncertain future’ - union
Thousands of farm workers in Cumbria could face an uncertain future following the Government’s decision to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Time bomb ticking over price of milk used for cheese
Another summer of dairy protests could be on the cards over the price being paid for cheese.
Last updated 19 April 2013
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Cumbrian farmers struggling on without computer or broadband access
Some Cumbrian farms are still struggling on without a computer, it is claimed.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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H&H link-up will bring benefits
A leading livestock auctioneers has forged a partnership which will benefit farmers and breeders of pedigree cattle.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Cumbrian farmers left in limbo over carcass disposal cash
Farmers have been left in limbo over whether cash will be pledged to help dispose of carcasses of sheep which perished in the freak snowstorms.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Cumbrian farmer: Our sheep died in agony. It broke our hearts.
Stocksman Chris Walton’s daily rounds are littered with carcasses of his sheep flock.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Two or three years for Cumbrian farms to recover from snow devastation
There are conflicting messages from livestock experts on the impact the devastating snowfall will have on the national breeding flock.
Last updated 12 April 2013
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Cumbrian farmland soaring in price
The value of farmland in Cumbria is soaring.
Last updated 29 March 2013
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New era for Hopes Auction - and the farmers offering beasts to sell
FARMERS came in their droves to mark the dawn of a new era in stock-selling.
Last updated 8 March 2013
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Bullying tactics threaten to put some Cumbrian farmers out of business
Some tenant farmers in Cumbria are being bullied into massive rent increases by their landlords, it has been claimed.
Last updated 26 February 2013
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Cumbrian agriculture students' French connection
A group of Cumbrian students are heading to France to visit two top agricultural shows.
Last updated 22 February 2013
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Hard-up Cumbrian farmers call helpline in record numbers
More hard-up farmers are seeking emotional help as they struggle with ever-mounting money woes.
Last updated 22 February 2013
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More cases of Schmallenberg virus expected on Cumbrian farms
Farming leaders in Cumbria fear cases of a deadly livestock disease could be under-reported.
Last updated 15 February 2013
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Expert advice on wind turbines at Cumbrian farm open day
A Cumbrian farm leading the way in the installation of wind turbines is to host an open day.
Last updated 14 February 2013
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Last sale at Kendal mart as new premises open
Staff at the new modern auction mart for South Lakeland are moving in next week.
Last updated 14 February 2013
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Cumbrian vets join forces to fight deadly Schmallenberg virus
Farm vets in Cumbria are set to join forces to target the deadly Schmallenberg virus.
Last updated 5 February 2013
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'Few Cumbrian farms would make a profit without subsidies'
The scrapping of farm payments could lead to many Cumbrian producers going out of business.
Last updated 1 February 2013
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We can’t keep ash dieback disease at bay forever - Cumbria Woodland Trust
Tighter controls on imported trees will not prevent a killer disease from spreading in Cumbria.
Last updated 25 January 2013
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