Farming

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Dairy giant warns milk and butter prices could rise in 2024

Clever sheepdog springs into action when herd of sheep loses its way

Clever collie leaps to the rescue when a herd of sheep gets lost

Goats play on a slide at Manorafon Farm Park

Watch: I installed a slide for my goats...and they love it

Royal Highland Show

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Candidates for North Northumberland face questions from the public in Alnwick. Photo: Graeme Anderson.

Farming and rural issues front and centre at hustings in Alnwick

Adam Day and Cammy Wilson pictured during the event.

Sheep Game's Cammy Wilson wows audience at Northumberland Farmer Network event

Adorable but naughty sheep interrupts Alpaca yoga exercise class at Lowlands Farm

Watch: Rogue handbag-eating sheep interrupts alpaca yoga class

Council leader Glen Sanderson with Robbie Moore MP.

Minister visits Northumberland for farming discussion

Farmer saves lamb from pipe

Watch: Heroic farmer rescues lamb stuck in a pipe

Many admit to not really knowing what farms do

Almost a third of Brits admit to not really knowing what farms do

Alnham Farm Upper Coquetdale. (Photo submitted by Northumberland National Park)

£1 million of funding for farming projects

Northumberland National Park Authority (NNPA) is inviting applications to its £1million fund for Farming in Protected Areas.

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King Charles is looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

King Charles looking for students to live and work at Sandringham

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is launching a new bursary with the Royal Agriculture University.

Clarkson’s Farm side-kick Kaleb Cooper announces huge career move

Jeremy Clarkson outside his Diddly Squat farm shop in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

Jeremy Clarkson hits out at Chelsea Flower Show

Jeremy Clarkson during the "Clarkson's Farm" photocall at St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel

Jeremy Clarkson left sleepless over sending animals to slaughter

Wooler farmer and local county councillor Mark Mather.

Farmer facing £30k loss in income

Jeremy Clarkson has opened a restaurant at his Diddly Squat farm.

Jeremy Clarkson closes Diddly Squat farm restaurant

James Barber , Estate Manager, Matfen Home Farms, Mark Mather, County Councillor for Wooler, Jean Davidson, Chair, Northumberland National Park, Lord Curry of Kirkharle and Professor Sally Shortall, Chair of the Inquiry, Newcastle University.

Farming in Northumberland is future-proofed

Northumberland Freemasons donated £5,000 to the Children's Countryside Day.

Freemason funds help children learn about farming and rural life

A bracken mulcher at work in Upper Coquetdale.

Coquetdale farmers receive funding to improve habitats

Sally Heath (GFW), Alan Wilkinson (Yorkshire Storage Systems ), Gary Grahamslaw (Coastal Grains Chairman), Hannah Wafer (GFW), Terence Pardoe (former CEO of Coastal Grains), Graeme Wyld (CEO of Coastal Grains), Jamie Oliver (GFW), Stephanie Linnell (GFW), Andrew Lee (MD of BDC Grain Handling Systems), Stephen Scott (McArthur Agriculture Grain Dryers).

Coastal Grains increases capacity thanks to £750,000 grant

Former Strictly and Emmerdale star turned farmer, Kelvin Fletcher, is backing the campaign.

Strictly star backs mental health campaign

Emma Taylor, Farming in Protected Landscapes programme manager, left, and Sally Graham, Farming in Protected Landscapes support officer.

Panel members wanted by Northumberland National Park to support farming project

climate change

FARMING: How climate change is affecting parasites

Some things to remember when collecting your new puppy.

FARMING: Get set to welcome your new pet home

riding a horse

FARMING: Getting your horse fit for competitions

have buckets of water to hand.

FARMING: Getting prepared if a Caesarean is needed

A cow with her calf.

FARMING: Calving can involve a caesarean section

As spring begins the farm team at Alnorthumbria have geared up once again for an influx of new arrivals as spring calving has begun.

Daisy Rankin MRCVS

Rabbits are much happier when they have a friend to live with!

FARMING: The right diet makes for a healthy rabbit

An affected mule ewe.

FARMING: Uniting against the ‘nasty wee beasty’

Charles smashed the glass jar off the radiator.

FARMING: It shouldn’t happen to a vet – part 1

Puppies, like these young Rottweilers, can be affected by lockdown.

FARMING: Lockdown is making puppies more timid

Different parts of the horse have different healing abilities.

FARMING: Wounds to horses can be slow to heal

Learning to be alone is an important part of your dog’s training

FARMING: Helping a dog cope with being alone

'The Covid situation is so similar to many disease outbreaks in animals over the years.'

FARMING: Covid situation is similar to outbreaks in animals

pet dog

FARMING: New rules regarding going the EU with your pets

Lockdown coincided with lambing season.

FARMING: Learn how to adapt to challenges ahead

Advice on keeping your horses fit and healthy.

FARMING: Dangers of mud fever season

It seems the perfect time to get a puppy

FARMING: Guidance for if you are buying a puppy

Be seen at night to stay safe.

FARMING: Helping to stay safe when riding at night

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FARMING: The benefits of A.I and synchronisation

Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) have been reported.

FARMING: Need to be aware of any signs of bird flu

there is great opportunity to improve herd fertility

FARMING: Achieving high fertility efficiency can be a challenge

Hippeastrum - start growth off now, says Tom.

FARMING: Catalogue advice and growing tasty treats

“We pride ourself on providing a good experience for students.”​​​​​​​

FARMING: Helping students to pursue career dream

Further casualties of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic are the current and aspiring veterinary students of the UK. With the guidelines and restrictions in place at various points this summer many veterinary practices have been unable to take students from schools on work experience, or veterinary students on “extra mural studies” (EMS) placements.

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FARMING: Plan ahead for the unexpected times

No weight issues for this sprightly beagle.

FARMING: Lockdown gains can be a weighty issue for pets

Vet staff with a patient.

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Beaches can hold dangers for our pets.

FARMING: Beware the hidden dangers at the beach

No time to be horsing around. Photo courtesy of CVS Equine

FARMING: No horsing around over passports!

FARMING: The real life All Creatures Great and Small

No pet, no matter how cute, is immune to harvest mites. David Jones/PA Wire

FARMING: How to tackle your pet's harvest mite infection

Boundary fences between neighbouring farms ensures animal 'social distancing'.

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Veterinary team members at work.

FARMING: Explaining those veterinary men, and women, of letters

Sheep are often affected by fly strike,

FARMING: ‘Tis the season to be jolly… bothered by flies!