Farming

Northumberland Director of Public Health urges caution as bird flu rules are relaxed. Picture: Northumberland County Council.

Northumberland health boss urges caution as bird flu rules are relaxed
NORTHUMBERLAND county council's health boss has urged bird keepers to stay cautious as bird flu restrictions end.

WARNING: Northumberland National Park Authority reintroducing new campaign to protect sheep and lambs and other wildlife

National Park Authority reintroduces campaign to keep dogs on leads during lambing season

COMPETITOR: Chris Grant

'There's no show like it' - Entries open for Northumberland County Show

CONCERNED: Willie Weatherson hopes public walkers will avoid fields with sheep during lambing season

Farmer plea to walkers: 'We do not need the extra added stress during lambing season'

Leo Robson from Allendale retires at the age of 85. Picture: Tony Iley.

Obituary: Leo 'the calf man' was a familiar figure across the farming community

Tim Farron MP

MP says Aussie free trade deal is 'undermining Northumberland farmers'

REPORTS: Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Vallum Farm is truly one of a kind

Sponsored Vallum Farm - the perfect venue for a wedding

Planning application.

Plans submitted for rural dwelling at game rearing business

BUY BRITISH: The public are keen to support local farmers and industry

Food fans all said the same thing in response to 'Veganuary'

Find out where to get your Turkey from a local butchers

Where to get a turkey in Hexham in December

Year 2 and 3 Farmvention winners from Wark C of E Primary School.

Primary school to head to House of Commons as winners of national competition

TEAM: The Tynedale Agricultural Society management committee holding the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, glass trophy and certificate

Call for volunteers as show celebrates Queen’s Award

Picture: Pixabay

Northumberland farmers told to “adapt” to stay in business

A SHEEP died after being hit by a car, police have confirmed.

Sheep dies after being hit by a car

VENUE: Hexham Mart

Line-up for Northern Farming Conference 2021 announced

PRESIDENT: NFU's Minette Batters

'Positives and missed opportunities' - NFU president responds to Budget

Organisers Becca Melville (L) and Lizzie Ross.

New local makers market to raise money for rural mental health charities

AUTHOR: Peter Heterington of Wylam

'Use, abuse, and potential of land is being sidelined' - New book explores countryside's challenges

WINNERS: Paul and Kathryn Shrimpton with their three champions and judge Barbara Hetherington

'It has become our livelihood' - Alpaca breeders' success at show

Previously: Acts such as Atkinson Action horses entertained the huge crowd around the main arena at this Northumberland County Show.

The Northumberland County show is to return in 2022

Secluded farmland on the market for £600,000

Check out this secluded farmland currently on the market

The Farmer Network is recruiting for the Farm for the Future Programme

The Farmer Network is recruiting for the Farm for the Future Programme

Chris Jones, Jean Davidson and Tony Gates with Ross and Rebecca Wilson (centre) at one of the historical buildings restored on Ingram Valley Farm in conjunction with Northumberland National Park.

New scheme launched supporting local farmers to restore historic buildings

Butcher hits back at fears chirstmas is cancelled

Butcher reassures customers that Christmas is going ahead despite shortages

WINNER: Overall Champion – from Mrs R J Claydon, Clarilaw – lot 831 selling at £700

Sheep association holds Leicester sale

VENUE: Darlington Mart

NBA Beef Expo to return to the farming calendar in 2022

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Hexham auction mart

Drop-in clinic to help farmers coming to town's auction mart

WARNING: Mark Holliday

Dairy farmers urged to carefully balance diets

BAAAA: A hello from a sheep near Barrow taken by Brian McGrevey

Farm leaders call to back British food

Hexham auction mart

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

FARMING: Michael and Jack Walton at the Kelso Ram Sale

'It was a dream come true for me and him' - A family affair at Ram Sale

Northumberland County Hall

Councillors raise fears as homes plan for former Northumberland farm refused

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Hexham and Northern Marts Michael Walton a director at the mart made a presentation to Mr Roy Coe, Mart Foreman at the Anniversary sale on 13th August in recognition of over thirty years dedicated service at both the town centre Hexham & Tynedale

Marts boss thank mart foreman with long service award

One of the 'land girl' re-enactors 'digging for victory' at Beamish Museum this weekend

Digging for Victory at Beamish Museum's wartime recreation this weekend

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

DETAIL: Maize advice

Farmers given advice ahead of maize harvest

Alpacas at Valentine Vale Alpacas at Catton, near Hexham

Owners open Alpaca business after "life is too short" conversation

POPULAR: Watching the sunset down on the farm

Working farms prove a staycation hit

CHAIR: Chris Harrison

'We are returning to near normality' - Autumn sale season to start

Vital peatland to be restored in county

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

NFU: President Minette Batters

‘Rural Britain can level up nation’, says NFU president

PRIDE: From left to right: Robert Addison, of Hexham Mart, Emilia Heslop and Sarah Sparke, of JS Hubbuck

Young farmer scoops up top award for beast

‘It’s like leaving a job like no other’ - NFU issue advice on lump sum exit payments

‘It’s like leaving a job like no other’ - NFU issue advice on lump sum exit payments

PRIDE: Roy Coe, left, and Michael Walton, of Hexham and Northern Marts

Foreman’s 30 years of service recognised at Hexham Mart

SOLD: A buyer has been found for Newton Rigg campus and dairy farm

New buyer found for college site

RESILIENCE: Farmers urged to join resilience programme.

Farmers urged to join programme for free business advice and support

Married Couples could be owed more than £250 - how to claim. (PA)

Married Couples could be owed a £250 cash boost - how to claim

CHANGE: Outgoing NEMSA secretary Marion Hope, left, with successor Linda Allan

New secretary takes over reins at North of England Mule Sheep Association

Return of Stay Strong Stu 7's