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Farmers' market cancelled over safety concerns as storm to batter North East
Organisers of a popular farmers' market set to happen this weekend have called off the event, as the region expects to be battered by incoming Storm Ashley. This month's Wynyard Farmers' Market, supposed to welcome 25 traders to the ground of
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Farmers warned of spike in quad bike thefts
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant and increase security this autumn as quad bikes and ATVs continue to be targeted by thieves, new data from NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) reveals. There are concerns thieves may travel
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Jam-packed programme released for the Borderway Agri Expo
Another jam-packed programme has been released for the Borderway Agri Expo which is set to take place at Carlisle next month, showcasing the best of the UK’s beef and sheep industries. Organised by Harrison and Hetherington for the 18th year and
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Landscape charity warns Defra against cuts to agriculture budget
A charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes has written to Defra to highlight the perilous future facing the county's upland farmers, and warn against cuts to agri-environment funding. The letter from Friends of the Lake
