Farming news from around the region. See also Farming Comment with James Stephenson.

Farmer in blood donation appeal

8:36am Wednesday 19th June 2013

A FARMER from North Yorkshire who survived life-changing surgery thanks to a blood transfusion has encouraged young people to donate blood.

MP told farmers want ‘a level playing field’

8:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

FARMERS from across the NFU’s Yorkshire Coast branch turned out to meet local MP Robert Goodwill to discuss the current review of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and how proposed changes could affect the future of farming in the area.

Improved prospects damage crop values

8:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013

IT has been a little more than six weeks since my last column and on reflection, the global grain markets now paint a rather different picture.

Farm cash debate

9:41am Tuesday 11th June 2013

FARMERS from North Yorkshire have met a local MP to debate possible changes to agriculture in the county.

‘Thank you’ after £800 duck race

Helmsley Young Farmers

3:34pm Thursday 6th June 2013

HELMSLEY Young Farmers raised about £800 for Cancer Research UK at their annual duck race.

Blast from Wurzels as tractors hit the road

3:32pm Thursday 6th June 2013

MORE than 100 tractors took to the road on Sunday in the sixth annual East Riding YFC Charity Tractor Road Run.

Dorothy Fairburn’s reward for her long service

Dorothy Fairburn

4:20pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

CLA North Regional Director Dorothy Fairburn has received a special Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of more than 30 years’ service to the rural economy.

Sheepdog Bob takes the world record

4:19pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A SHEEPDOG from an East Yorkshire trainer has become the most expensive in the world after selling at auction for almost £10,000.

Hayshed Experience opens up its doors to the public

4:17pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A REMOTE moorland farm which has become a haven for people with learning disabilities and the disabled will be opening its gates to the public next week as part of the Open Farm Sunday.

Cheer on the tractors for charity

4:16pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

TRACTOR enthusiasts and members of East Riding YFC will once again join together on Sunday.






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