Shropshire student Henry, 14, has a growing business with pumpkins
A teenage entrepreneur is hoping to harvest more profit this year as he expands his major pumpkin-growing operation in Shropshire.
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Letter: Disease needs tackling, not a question of badger eradication
In response to Chris Cooke in his June 11 letter, I agree that there is no silver bullet over bovine TB but respectfully point out that the science has long moved on.
Letter: Our sheep farmers should be paid a fair price for their efforts
After reading the article ‘Dip in wool price for sheep farmers is a disgrace’ I feel, as a farmer’s daughter, this news is outrageous and need to give my views on how important sheep wool is.
Farmers warning of wheat harvest blight
This year’s wheat harvest is likely to be much smaller than last year’s in the face of extreme weather, farmers have warned.
Dip in wool price hits Shropshire sheep farmers
Sheep farmers in Shropshire will see a huge dip in the price they are paid for their wool this year.
Farm on market with £5m price tag
A 450-acre farm in Mid Wales has been put on the market – with a £5 million price tag.
Irrigation event on June 6 emphasises need for planning
It’s not news that seasonal rainfall has become increasingly erratic, and whether growers get too much or too little rainfall, the need for water management planning intensifies each year.
Campaign to remove MP Owen Paterson from Environment Secretary role
Animal rights campaigners have launched a petition on the 10 Downing Street website calling for north Shropshire MP Owen Paterson to be removed from his role as Environment Secretary.
Cautious response to Muller milk price rise
Shropshire-based dairy giant Muller Wiseman has revealed it will increase payments to farmers who supply milk in the next few weeks.
Shropshire stud farm’s wind turbine scheme approved
A 46 metre (150ft) wind turbine will be erected in a village in the Shropshire countryside, despite opposition from local residents and councillors.
Farming chiefs back badger cull decision
Farming leaders today described the culling of badgers as “regrettable but necessary” in the battle to stop the spread of tuberculosis in cattle.
Shropshire protesters ask for change of heart over badger cull
Protesters have staged a demonstration in Shrewsbury town centre over the Government’s controversial badger cull plans. Trial culls were getting underway today.