Regional Business

Growing popularity of Dexter beef

Friday, March 12, 2010

WHILE the national outlook for beef prices in 2010 is firm, the Dexter Cattle Society is expecting an even more significant increase in stock prices as demand for Dexter beef grows.

Reacting to the increased demand, the Dexter Cattle Society held a National Dexter Beef...

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Specialist Susie joins exclusive Fellowship

Friday, March 12, 2010

SUSIE Murray, a solicitor with the rural services team at Westcountry-based Stephens Scown, has become one of just a handful of lawyers in the...

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Premium prices paid at Flete Herd sale

Friday, March 12, 2010

SOUTH Devon cattle breeders were offered a rare opportunity to buy from the closed organic Flete Herd of pedigree South Devons when it dispersed last...

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New shearing competition to include French

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE Royal Bath & West of England Show will host the inaugural Six Nations Sheep Shearing Competition in June. The team championships will welcome...

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Heavy problems facing rural young people today

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE countryside is desperately short of young, skilled people. Every year around 200,000 young people leave the fresh country air to pursue their...

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Farm education competition

Friday, March 12, 2010

THE hunt is on for the nation's best farmers when it comes to educating children and young adults about where their food comes from. Bill Graham, the...

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Rosy future forecast for region's farming

Friday, March 12, 2010

I F all the opportunities are taken, Westcountry agriculture can become more efficient and profitable during the next 10 years, to the benefit of all...

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Health and Safety Days at college

Friday, March 12, 2010

THERE are still places available for the two Health and Safety Days being organised for young people in farming through the Rural Business School at...

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Don't be caught out paying more

Friday, March 12, 2010

F ARMERS can save more than £260 by making new applications for Groundwater Authorisations for the disposal of pesticide washings before April 1....

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Giant moo-tel will aid Westcountry dairy producers

Friday, March 12, 2010

IN normal circumstances, for a proposal to be attacked by the militant vegetarian organisation, Viva, would be enough to guarantee it my enthusiastic...

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