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New secretary of the Royal Cornwall Show revealed
THE new secretary of the Royal Cornwall Show has been revealed. Mark Stoddart, currently society manager at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, is set to take over the role from Christopher Riddle, who is retiring after 35 years as secretary of
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'Silage prep key to first cut success' says Lallemand
Dairy farmers are being urged to complete all preparation well in advance of the 2024 silage season, so they are ready to cut at the first good weather opportunity. Lientjie Colahan, from Lallemand’s technical support team, explains that many farmers
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Work to start on new bridge to help walkers and horse riders enjoy popular route
WORK is set to start on a new bridge for walkers and horse riders, to help improve a popular route on Exmoor. Thanks to the CareMoor for Exmoor donations, work on the Great Bradley Bridge will start this year - in Exmoor National Park's 70th anniversary
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Jeremy Clarkson hits out at council over Diddly Squat Farm planning tussle
A district council has responded to claims from Jeremy Clarkson that getting planning permission for his Oxfordshire farm was akin to asking for a stylish New York venue to be built. Mr Clarkson has been at the centre of many disputes with the
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The NFU urges Chancellor Hunt to address high production costs in the spring budget
The NFU has called for more support to help farmers deal with volatility as part of its asks to the chancellor ahead of next week's spring budget. In a letter to Jeremy Hunt, the union said farmers need renewed 'business confidence' to continue
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Popular chef revealed as president of 2024 Devon County Show
The Devon County Agricultural Association has announced Michael Caines MBE as president of the 2024 Devon County Show. Michael Caines MBE is one of the best-known chefs in East Devon, and the UK, for his restaurant and hotel at Lympstone Manor,
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Bow YFC learn BSL to make sure all members feel welcome
BOW Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) are having a busy year and have recently been working hard to make sure all of their members feel welcome and included within the club. One of their members Zak is deaf, so the club wanted to organise an evening where
