Farming
New milk deal will pay Cumbrian farmers in different way
First Milk has unveiled more details of its new milk contract designed to pay farmers in a different way.
Last updated 17 August 2012
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Barley beats bad weather but Cumbria's wheat crop’s a flop
Much of the winter barley is in and most farmers have seen good quality and reasonable yields despite the wet summer.
Last updated 17 August 2012
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Cumbrian farmers take up night-time vigils to beat thieves
Rural crime rates have risen by 28 per cent in one of Cumbria’s safest rural communities but farmers have mounted a fight-back by holding night-time vigils to catch thieves.
Last updated 10 August 2012
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Cumbrian farmer's call to get tough over milk prices
A four pence milk price cut would have wiped £60 million from the Cumbrian economy.
Last updated 10 August 2012
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Price falls in Cumbria sheep market herald uncertain times ahead
Clouds of uncertainty hung over the sheep market as two major Cumbrian sales saw price falls on the year this week.
Last updated 3 August 2012
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Back from the brink to be Champion of Champions at Penrith Show
A horse that was close to death last year emerged as this year’s Champion of Champions at the Penrith Show.
Last updated 3 August 2012
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Cumbrian hill farm up for sale for first time in 50 years
John Hinde is selling his Cumbrian hill farm a half century after his father bought it.
Last updated 3 August 2012
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Ill health forces Cumbrian farmer to quit dairy industry
Arthritis in both ankles has forced dairy farmer John Greenop to quit the job he loves after three decades.
Last updated 27 July 2012
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Robotics help Cumbrian father and son increase farm milk yields
Father and son team Jonathan and Jonny Graham have seen milk yields increase by almost 30 per cent since installing a robotic milking system.
Last updated 27 July 2012
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Train for farming career out on the Cumbrian hills
Youngsters struggling to break into farming can get a foot on the ladder through the Cumbria Hill Farming Succession Scheme.
Last updated 20 July 2012
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Poor quality and soggy fields, but finally silaging can begin
An army of tractors and trailers crawled across the Cumbrian countryside as soon as the weather broke for long enough to silage.
Last updated 20 July 2012
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New £4 million auction mart taking shape in north Cumbrian town
Development of a new multi-million pound auction mart in Wigton has begun.
Last updated 20 July 2012
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New rules mean Cumbrian farmers must take more care when crop spraying
Farmers could face unlimited fines and be landed with a criminal record if they fall foul of new pesticide regulations.
Last updated 13 July 2012
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Farmers staging London summit over milk price cuts
Farming unions are holding a summit in London today after three major dairy producers slashed the price of milk. (1 comment)
Last updated 11 July 2012
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Cumbrian egg firm honoured by Prince Charles
Prince Charles has honoured the success of a Cumbrian egg producer.
Last updated 6 July 2012
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Judges named for Borderway Agri-Expo event in Carlisle
Judges have been announced for this year’s Borderway Agri-Expo in Carlisle.
Last updated 6 July 2012
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Biomass plant owners scouring Cumbria for willow suppliers
Farmers are being signed up to supply a new £108m biomass plant being built in Cumbria.
Last updated 6 July 2012
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Cumbrian farmer failed to dispose of sheep carcasses
Sixteen sheep died and were left to rot because the farmer moved elsewhere and faced a 160-mile trip to feed them.
Last updated 6 July 2012
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Farming leader demands action after new milk price cut
Cumbrian farmers are facing more income cuts after a third major dairy producer slashed the price of milk.
Last updated 4 July 2012
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Success for Cumbrian competitors at Royal Highland Show
Fewer Cumbrian competitors are thought to have attended this year’s storm-hit Royal Highland Show but county names were still in the money.
Last updated 29 June 2012
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