Clash as Acton Pigot poultry sheds planning inquiry starts
A farming family and campaigners have clashed over plans to build four giant poultry sheds in the Shropshire countryside near Shrewsbury, capable of housing 176,000 chickens.
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More action urged to stop bee decline
Shropshire firm Kuhn introduces new machinery ranges
Shropshire students in running to scoop trip of a lifetime
Commons debate on plight of snow-hit farmers
Mid Wales farmers given £500,000 aid to bury livestock
Farmers in Mid Wales have been given a £500,000 boost and an extra week to bury dead livestock lost in the recent snow.
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more storiesNumber of ways to cut on-farm energy costs
I think it’s fair to say on-farm energy costs are only going to go one way in the future – and that’s up, writes Louise Roberts .
Potato growers and suppliers hold vital summit
It’s good to talk . . . and listen. A potato summit has improved understanding of challenges faced by all in the potato supply chain, writes Potato Council director Rob Clayton.
Shropshire YFC members prove that branch is best
Every young farmer in the country, when asked, would say that their county federation is the best, writes Shropshire YFC chairman Joe Hamer. It’s only natural.
Sir Paul McCartney criticised for natural approach to sheep welfare
Sir Paul McCartney has apologised for how his sheep look – as they live to be so old on his farm, writes Rosemary Allen.
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more storiesFarm minister to address Shropshire Chamber of Agriculture
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Owen Paterson will be taking time out from his busy agenda to address farmers in his home county Shropshire next month.
Feed the world at Shropshire conference
The question of how farmers will feed the world’s booming population will be addressed at a conference being held at Harper Adams University in February.
NFU conference debates challenges ahead
The ICC in Birmingham will become the focal point for UK farming next week when the NFU 2013 conference gets underway.
Free HS2 seminars in Cheshire and Staffordshire
Landowners and farmers likely to be affected by the proposed High Speed Rail line are being invited to attend HS2 Seminars in Cheshire and South Staffordshire to find out more details and access free impartial advice from specialists.