Hill farmers appeal to public for help
	8:37am Tue 4 Mar 08
	HILL farmers who lobbied Parliament have appealed to the public for help.

Animal officers cull wrong bluetongue cow

6:02am Saturday 1st March 2008

A COW imported into the region with bluetongue virus was not culled for more than a month - after officials destroyed the wrong animal.

	Cheesemaker supports Fairtrade farmers with some fruity delights
	8:37am Mon 25 Feb 08
	A NORTH-EAST creamery whose cheese is sold throughout the UK has unveiled its first exotic Fairtrade range, using ingredients such as mango, pineapple and honey.

‘Exceptional’ couple’s farm award

8:37am Friday 8th February 2008

A COUPLE have been given national recognition for their farm shop.

	Farmers delighted with success of dairy
	10:12am Sat 2 Feb 08
	TWO farmers who became fed-up of low milk prices are delighted with the success of their own dairy business.

Complaints lead to cattle mart court battle

8:58am Monday 28th January 2008

OWNERS of a livestock mart have vowed to go to court over a council's plan to change the times animals are delivered.

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	Farmers gear up to celebrate 150th show
	9:06am Mon 28 Jan 08
	ONE of the country's biggest agricultural shows is celebrating its 150th show this year.

Farmers must still rely on support cash, report reveals

4:57pm Wednesday 23rd January 2008

A NEW report shows many farms are still having to rely on support payments to keep them afloat.

Campaign to highlight pig farmers’ plight

9:07am Tuesday 22nd January 2008

BRITISH pig farmers have launched a £1.5m national advertising campaign to win a fairer price for their product.

	Round of applause for farm building
	8:16am Thu 10 Jan 08
	A REVOLUTIONARY farm building created by a North-East company has won a national award.

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