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Glanbia Cheese head Paul Vernon appointed Chairman of Dairy UK
Trade association Dairy UK has announced Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, Paul Vernon as its new chairman. Mr Vernon has been elected to succeed Dr…
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NFU buys agriculture energy consultancy FEC Energy
The NFU has announced that it has bought agriculturual energy consultancy FEC Energy, calling it an an 'important part' of the NFU’s new vision…
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Idris Davies Memorial Award 2017 winner announced
Huw Thomas has been announced as the winner of the Idris Davies Memorial Award for 2017 during a ceremony at Pembrokeshire County Show. Huw has a…
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Poultry farmer announced as Welsh Woman Farmer of the Year
A poultry farmer and businesswoman from St Brides, Newport has been announced the Welsh Woman Farmer of the Year. Victoria Shervington-Jones has been…
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Show organiser presented with lifetime achievement award for service to Holstein breed
Dick Stapleton has been honoured this year’s Holstein UK Lifetime Achievement Award for providing the UK with top Holstein cattle shows with welfare…
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Paul Caldwell to be permanent Chief Executive of Rural Payments Agency
Paul Caldwell will be the new permanent Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency, it has been announced. Mark Grimshaw, RPA's former chief…
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Norfolk pig farmer wins McDonalds Farmer of the Year
A Norfolk pig farmer has been crowned McDonald’s Outstanding Farmer of the Year because of his commitment to animal welfare. Robert Battersby, a pig…
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Stroud MP David Drew appointed as shadow Minister for Defra
David Drew, MP for Stroud, has joined Jeremy Corbyn’s front bench as Shadow Minister for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural affairs…
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Labour calls for creation of 'rural commissioner' role in Wales
A Labour politician has called for a strategy that guarantees Welsh rural areas get the same amount as attention and funding as urban areas. The…
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EU commissioner Hogan and MP Simon Hoare named 'dairy champions'
Two politicians have been recognised for their invaluable contribution to the dairy industry, and have been awarded 'dairy champions'. The awards…
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