Posts Tagged British farmers

“Fun-Loving” Farmers Wanted for New Reality TV Show

The production company behind 'Made in Chelsea' are planning on yet another reality TV series, but this time based on the challenges and experiences of the farming community. Monkey Kingdom, the company behind the reality TV series, aim to place f.. Read More

Uk Farming News | 07.10.11 | No Comments

Poor Uptake of Upland Support Scheme for Hill Farmers

In early 2010 DEFRA launched the new Upland Support scheme for hill farmer's, which is to replace Hill Farm Allowance. The scheme will reward farmers for adopting and continuing to practice environmentally friendly farming. It is available to all far.. Read More

Farming Grants, Uncategorized | 08.1.10 | No Comments

2009 Saw UK Farmers Face Massive Increase in Penalties

There has been a huge increase in the fines imposed on British farmers for flouting rules and regulations and breaching various support schemes. Farmers have faced heavy fines for minor mistakes such as filling in application forms wrong and there se.. Read More

Farming Grants, Farming Legislation, Uk Farming News | 06.2.10 | No Comments

Reducing the Rules and Regulations on UK Farmers

As David Cameron settles into his new home at Number 10 Downing Street, the UK farming industry is waiting to see whether the Conservatives stick to their pre-election pledge to reduce the amount of rules and regulations placed on British farmers. .. Read More

Uk Farming News | 05.22.10 | No Comments

Key Tory Farming Policies

As cabinet ministers are appointed to the new coalition government, there is uncertainty about what the future solves for DEFRA and what the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition means for the UK farming industry. After long negotiations, Conser.. Read More

Uk Farming News | 05.13.10 | No Comments

Egyptian Pig Farmers Suffer From Swine Flu

The confusion over the severity, and possible spread, of Swine Flu continues. Depending on what papers or articles you read, which television coverage you watch or what you have seen through the internet, a multitude of conclusions can be drawn. Bu.. Read More

Animal Health and Welfare, Disease, Pigs, World Farming News | 05.16.09 | No Comments

Just How Much of a Swine Will This Flu Be?

The nation seems to be awash with Swine Flu this week. Well not literally, as yet, but it certainly seems to be occupying many minds, and be the top topic of conversations amongst the population. In fact the words 'credit crunch' seem to have been .. Read More

Animal Health and Welfare, Disease, Pigs, Uk Farming News | 05.3.09 | No Comments

Financial Crisis Leads to Increase in Livestock Rustling

With the financial crisis hitting all business sectors, the farming industry is reporting an increase in livestock theft. The cost of meat is rising, leading to sheep, cattle and pigs being taken from farms. It is suspected that many of the stolen an.. Read More

Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Uk Farming News | 04.17.09 | No Comments