Farming

Ten-year university project in Cumbria to reduce river pollution run-off

An intensive Cumbrian farmer has teamed up with a clutch of universities to reduce river pollution running off his land.

Last updated 7 October 2011
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Cumbrian farmer doubling size of dairy herd in six months

Expanding a dairy herd from 150 to 300 milking cows in six months is not for the faint-hearted according to Cumbrian farmer Matt Bland.

Last updated 30 September 2011
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Cumbrian auction closes long after sunset as 22,000 sheep sold

The annual spectacle of 20,000 sheep going under the hammer at Lazonby was brightened by warm autumn sunshine this week.

Last updated 30 September 2011
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Cumbria sees surge in prime cattle prices

A global lift in demand is maintaining momentum in the surge in prime cattle prices seen in Cumbria and the rest of country in recent months.

Last updated 23 September 2011
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Aspatria creamery launches recruitment drive as it increases Lake District Cheese production

Aspatria creamery photo First Milk has embarked on a major recruitment campaign as it gears up to increase production of Lake District Cheese at its Aspatria creamery.

Last updated 23 September 2011
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‘Crucial’ Cumbrian animal laboratory saved

An MP says the retention of a Government laboratory which played a key role in the 2001 foot and mouth crisis is vital for Cumbria.

Last updated 16 September 2011
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Consumers will have to pay for better farm welfare standards, says Cumbria NFU leader

Robert Craig photo Cumbria's NFU chairman Robert Craig says consumers must pay the price for better welfare on farms after two pressure groups called for higher standards.

Last updated 16 September 2011
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Caldbeck's Wool Clip group celebrates tenth anniversary

Wool Clip photo It is a decade since a group of women with a passion for wool set up a co-operative to sell their wares in Cumbria.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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£7 million bid to build three factories in Cumbria

Simon Rigby photo Hopes are high that Cumbria will hit the jackpot in the second round of bids to the Regional Growth Fund.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Young generation steal the show at Hesket Newmarket

A teenager from Wigton trounced the competition in the Hesket Newmarket show fell race, coming home in under an hour.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Alston Show: Hundreds turn out despite relentless rain

A strong entry of more than 30 mule gimmer lambs was one of the highlights at Alston Show.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Ladies prove they are fine judges of form at Alston stock show

Alston show judges photo With its flat-capped stocksmen peering into pens of sheep and cattle, Alston Show looked much like any other Cumbrian agricultural celebration.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Stage set for World Sheepdog Trials at Lowther

Shepherds from across the globe are gathering ahead of the World Sheepdog Trials at Lowther next week.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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Cumbria has avoided major bovine TB outbreak says Government vet

Government vets have found no spread of a major Cumbrian TB outbreak to nearby farms, The Cumberland News can reveal - but the source of the infection is likely to remain a mystery.

Last updated 9 September 2011
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treesuplandvc THANK you for your treatment of the topic of upland trees (Cumbria Farmer, July and August 2011).

Last updated 6 September 2011
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Top selection of animals on display at Dalston Show

dchamp4mw Some of the region’s finest animals were on display at this year’s Dalston Show.

Last updated 6 September 2011
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Britain’s smallest cattle make biggest show at mart

dex2mw A RECORD entry of Dexter cattle has been put forward for a Rare, Minority and Traditional Breeds Sale at Carlisle’s Borderway Mart.

Last updated 2 September 2011
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Inaugural event on growth in dairy

jgold2mw CUMBRIA will host its first conference on dairy herd expansion later this month.

Last updated 2 September 2011
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Canadian expertise at Dairy Expo UK

dondumw A PAIR of internationally-respected Canadian judges will oversee two of the classes at the inaugural UK Dairy Expo All-Breeds event in Carlisle next year.