Call to avoid panic selling

10:08am Thursday 23rd August 2007

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging all sheep farmers not to panic sell their lambs in the light of difficulties created by the foot-and-mouth outbreak.

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Tractor highlights issues

10:06am Thursday 23rd August 2007

Herefordshire Farmers Market Group had a tractor in High Town at its most recent market to highlight the cost of producing food and emphasise it is business as usual for the county's food and drink producers, despite the July floods and foot-and-mouth restrictions.

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Farmers urged to ‘think before you act’ after regulations change

10:05am Thursday 23rd August 2007

Two recent changes to regulations have prompted FWAG to urge farmers in the county to think carefully before they act.

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Enthusiasm high among Hereford cattle breeders

1:50pm Thursday 16th August 2007

HERDS from Hereford-shire and Worcestershire took top honours when members of the Hereford Cattle Breeders' Association announced the results of the Hereford Herd Competition.

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Export trade hit by foot and mouth

1:49pm Thursday 16th August 2007

ORDERS for breeding stock from Russia, worth £1m to pig-breeding company ACMC and due to be shipped in September and November, have been placed in jeopardy as a result of the foot and mouth disease outbreak, the company has announced.

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NFU deputy president sees flood damage for himself

1:47pm Thursday 16th August 2007

THE deputy president of the NFU, Meurig Raymond, paid a visit to Herefordshire last week to talk to farmers who have been badly affected by the adverse weather over the last few months, and to see the damage first hand.

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Don't exploit farmers now

6:53pm Friday 10th August 2007

THE Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the relaxation in Foot and Mouth restrictions allowing livestock to once more enter the food chain.

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