Farming

Success that's all in the blood lines on a Cumbrian hill farm

Rachel Scrimgeour photo Her flame-red hair flashing in the sun, Rachel Scrimgeour sets off across a field with dog Biddy darting left and right as she whistles commands.

Last updated 2 March 2012
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Schmallenberg virus: NFU boss says outbreak could be 'catastrophic'

almacmw A leading Cumbrian farmer says the outbreak of a new animal disease has the potential to be catastrophic for farmers across the country.

Last updated 27 February 2012
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Packed Cumbrian auction sees bull sold for world record £126,000

World record bull photo It took three minutes for Penrith’s Allan Jenkinson to spend £126,000 on a bull and smash world records in front of an elated crowd at Carlisle.

Last updated 24 February 2012
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Bull fetches world record price at Carlisle auction

World record bull photo A Penrith cattle breeder paid a world record price of more than £126,000 at a Limousin breed sale in Carlisle at the weekend.

Last updated 21 February 2012
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15-year tenancy offered on Cumbrian hill farm

An unusual 15-year farm business tenancy is up for grabs on a 500-acre Cumbrian hill farm.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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New CAP scheme likely to be delayed by year, warns Rural Payments boss

Mark Grimshaw photo A reformed Common Agricultural Policy is likely to be delayed until 2015 according to Britain’s Rural Payments Agency chief.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Success for Calthwaite farmer in silage competition

Dairy farmer Martyn Dixon controls his costs by feeding the cows with homemade silage – and it’s a recipe for success.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Helping Cumbrian farms open door to 13,000 days of training

Eight specialists will help Cumbrian farmers access funds for training in everything from trailer handling to pesticide use.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Cumbria’s young farmer of the year chosen

Craig Brough photo Raughton Head’s Craig Brough was picked out as Cumbria’s best young farmer by a trio of past county presidents.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Project to cover livestock pens at Penrith mart

Penrith livestock mart is spending £140,000 putting a roof over livestock pens in a year when profits are on target to increase by up to 40 per cent.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Cumbrian farmer quits NFU livestock board

Cumbrian farmer Alistair Mackintosh has stepped down from the NFU’s livestock board as part of his campaign to become the organisation’s vice-president.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Dangerous time for Cumbrian landscape, claims anti-windfarm campainger

Marion Fitzgerald photo Anti-windfarm campaigners fear two proposals for small turbines in the Wigton area could pave the way for larger developments.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Breeding cattle shortage pushes up prices at Cumbrian mart

Breeding cattle prices keep smashing records as a shortfall in supply continues to drive values up.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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'Original' Cumbrian young farmer praises successors

Olive Clark photo One of Cumbria Young Farmers’ first members has praised the enterprise of her modern-day successors.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Rural services at top of agenda at Cumbria Lake District seminar

A seminar to discuss rural services in upland communities is being held in the Lake District next month.

Last updated 23 January 2012
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Number of north Cumbria young farmers up for 11th year running

The number of young farmers in north Cumbria increased for the 11th consecutive year in 2011.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Cumbria could lose grants after £4m diverted to national fund

Ian Mandle photo Cumbria could lose thousands of pounds of grant funding after £4 million allocated to north west livestock producers was diverted into a new national fund.