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1 week ago | 
darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Jackie Craft
Harriet Ranson, CLA Director North A poll of CLA members has found almost 95% of respondents were looking to apply for more Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options before it was suddenly closed. The sudden closure of the scheme last month sent shockwaves through rural communities, with a CLA survey now revealing the widespread impact and damage it will have on farming incomes.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
2 1/1 As farmers raise their game to meet the growing challenges of sustaining the viability of their businesses alongside meeting stringent environmental goals, NSA North Sheep has confirmed that the Cumbrian farm hosting NSA North Sheep 2025 will undertake an audit of natural capital, with the results being presented at the June event.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
Cheffins will auction an iconic 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor Cheffins will auction a 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor and donate all proceeds to the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust as part of the firm’s 200-year anniversary celebrations.
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2 weeks ago | 
thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
Former director of Tow Law Auction Mart and TH Vickers Chartered Surveyors, Harry Vickers has been recognised for being a member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) for half a century. Harry, who is now a consultant with Vickers & Barrass, received his 50-year membership certificate to mark this significant milestone, which was celebrated at the 107th annual meeting of the Northumbria & Cumbria Branch of CAAV.
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2 weeks ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
2 1/1 Former director of Tow Law Auction Mart and TH Vickers Chartered Surveyors, Harry Vickers has been recognised for being a member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) for half a century. Harry, who is now a consultant with Vickers & Barrass, received his 50-year membership certificate to mark this significant milestone, which was celebrated at the 107th annual meeting of the Northumbria & Cumbria Branch of CAAV.
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3 weeks ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
2 1/1 A Yorkshire dairy farmer who has seen his milk vending machines soar in popularity has welcomed people to his business to meet his award-winning herd of pedigree Jersey Cows. Young and old headed to Grey Leys Farm, near Elvington, to meet farmers David and Anne Shaw and daughter and son in law Helen and Craig Stanier to see their cows being turned out onto the fields for the summer after being housed during the winter months.
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1 month ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
2 1/1 Special commemorative coins will be given to competitors at this year’s English Winter Fair to mark its 175th anniversary when it returns to Staffordshire County Showground this year. The show on November 15 and 16 will be “bigger and better” following a hiatus last year due to the outbreak of Bluetongue virus. Organisers made the “difficult decision” to cancel the fair to protect exhibitor stock and farmers’ livelihoods.
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1 month ago | 
southwestfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
Farmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by registering to take part in Open Farm Sunday on June 8. As the farming industry’s annual flagship initiative, OFS organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is providing ongoing support to host farmers to help them connect with consumers and provide firsthand experience of the value of farming with nature.
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1 month ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
From left, Joel Richardson, Ben Lee and John Hudson A family poultry business in Middleton on the Wolds has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its operations. Soanes Poultry commissioned Beverley business Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year.
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2 months ago | 
northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft
Farmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by registering to take part in Open Farm Sunday on June 8. As the farming industry’s annual flagship initiative, OFS organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is providing ongoing support to host farmers to help them connect with consumers and provide firsthand experience of the value of farming with nature.
