Farming

New Wigton livestock mart has opening date

Hopes auction mart photo Wigton's new livestock mart will be open for business next month.

Last updated 18 January 2013
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Cumbrian farmers join blockades as milk price protests continue

dpricesmw CUMBRIAN farmers are continuing their protest against milk prices as they help to blockade dairies across Britain.

Last updated 15 January 2013
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New Cumbrian woodland to help black grouse thrive

Black Grouse photo The black grouse is to get a boost to its fortunes.

Last updated 15 January 2013
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International experts to run rule over animals at Dairy Expo in Carlisle

Barclay Phoenix photo Three international livestock experts are to judge the second UK Dairy Expo in Carlisle in March.

Last updated 11 January 2013
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Lynne and Lisa join accountancy firm

farmaccountsmw ACCOUNTANCY firm Dodd & Co has appointed two more staff to its farming team.

Last updated 7 January 2013
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Over 700,000 livestock sell at H&H's Cumbrian marts

scottdonmwsd HARRISON & Hetherington sold more than 700,000 head of livestock through its marts last year.

Last updated 4 January 2013
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Drainage pumps’ switch-off delay cheers Solway Plain farmers

The Environment Agency delivered some early Christmas cheer to farmers on the Solway plain when it revealed that it had delayed plans to switch off crucial drainage pumps.

Last updated 21 December 2012
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First signs of Schmallenberg virus found in Cumbria

John Geldard photo Evidence of the Schmallenberg virus has been found in Cumbria for the first time.

Last updated 21 December 2012
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Welcome boost on prices for Cumbrian milk producers

Hundreds more Cumbrian dairy farmers are to get an increase on the price they are paid for milk.

Last updated 7 December 2012
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Lake District farmer surprised at success in stock judging contest

Stock judging contest photo Martin Relph was enjoying a pint after taking part in one of the biggest stock judging events ever seen in the county.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Cumbrian church's links to medieval king marked

Burgh church photo Major works will soon start to highlight the rich history of a village church where King Edward I lay in state.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Cumbrian dairy farmers will get paid more for their milk

Hundreds of Cumbrian dairy farmers are to get a further increase on the price they’re paid for milk.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Cumbria's new Young Farmers' chairman vows to carry on the good work

Young farmers photo Cumbria Young Farmers’ new chairman said the federation was in great shape and he hoped to carry on the good work started by others.