The Farmers Union of Wales has called for badger culling licences to be issued to cattle produces to help stem the spread of bovine TB. The call has followed the court of appeal decision to block the progress of the Wales TB Eradication Order 2009 which included legislation for a limited badger cull.
The FUW president, Gareth Vaughan, acknowedged that the assembly government had pledged to press on with its eradication plan...
The Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Tony Coooper, is due to leave his post at the end of this month.
Mr Cooper joined the agency as Interim Cheif Exec in May 2006 and was confirmed in the position in June 2001. He has announced that he will take early retirement for personal reasons. His announcement has come as Defra prepares to publish the findings of a major review into the agency's handling of...
Until US authorities can prove that their produce is not from a cloned animal, Euro MPs are calling for a complete ban on US meat and semen imports. The EU currently imports nearly £2 billion of bovine meat and £30 million of semen from the US every year. However, because animal cloning is 'widespread and unregulated' in the US, Scottish MEP Struan Stevenson said imports could easily be from first generation cloned animals....
Following on from our recent blogs we can report that the Royal Courts of Justice in London have announced that the Badger Trust has won its appeal against the High Court's refusal to grant a judicial review on badger culling.
The next step for the Welsh Assembly is not yet clear but the announcement is likely to cause further delays as Ministers could now be forced to undergo a full legal review of the policy before it can begin...
We had a wonderful day at Newport Show on Saturday. It was lovely to see so many friends and clients on our stand and great to be so close to the livestock judging. The weather helped enourmously and I understand that there was a record number of visitors to the show. The Committee had worked really hard to put on a memorable day and had certainly succeeded.
(Just for the record, and for those who follow our blog,...
We are following with interest the developments in the badger cull debate and are interested to hear that the British Veterinary Association has reiterated its support for the Welsh Assembly Government's bovine TB badger cull. Professor Bill Reilly, association president, also praised the Assembly's lead on companion animal health and welfare issues. He said the BVA, and its 12,000 members, did not support a cull for political...
Only a few days to go until Newport Show. We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone onto our stand (P113). It will be down by the cattle lines so we can't be missed. Why not call in for a drink and some refreshments? All the team from Barbers Rural and Barbers Auctions will be there and will be delighted to see you.
Why not bring the children with you? We are running a colouring competition so they...
This enchanting small holding, located in the heart of the stunning North Shropshire countryside, has recently been reduced to £610,000. Approached via a tree lined drive, the house is surrounded by nearly 15 acres of ring fenced pasture land. The property has extensive traditional outbuildings including shippon, workshop, double car port, tractor shed and hay/storage barns.
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