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Published: January 2007
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Discussion message Today''s Newcastle Journal

Originally from: Molly Maxwell Your £1.4bn up in smoke Feb 2 2005 By Zoe Hughes, The Journal Taxpayers were made to foot a multi-billion pound bill for the foot- and-mouth crisis because the Government over-compensated farmers by up to three times the value of their livestock, it is revealed today A report from the Government's spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, states that ministers authorised the spending of more than...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:45
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Discussion message OPEN ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE - GOV DECISION ON PUBLIC PLACES LEGISLATION

Originally from: mona parr http:/​/​www.defra.gov.uk/​news/​2004/​040617b.htm Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael today announced his decision not to make regulations to limit the circumstances in which open access land, as defined by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, will qualify as a 'public place' under existing laws.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:32
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Discussion message RE: Bradshaw, Badgers and TB

Originally from: Farmtalking I think Francis is referring to the following published in the Western Morning news yeserday as follows – FARMERS WITH INFECTED HERDS MAY FACE FINES 11:00 – 27 May 2004 Farmers who fail to protect their herds from badgers infected with TB could be fined, the animal health minister Ben Bradshaw hinted yesterday.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:30
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Discussion message I COULD HAVE STOPPED FMD

Originally from: Pat Gardiner Pat's Note: Frankly, I now expect the most determined efforts to keep me away from the new inquiry. I can only rely on you, my friends, to see that they do not succeed. To be honest, I'm more than a bit frightened. http:/​/​www.thisisdevon.co.uk/​displayNode.jsp?

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:23
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Discussion message Vaccination triumphs.

Originally from: Pat Gardiner Pat's Note: Well we have got half-way. Vaccination is in, Gill is out. But, I'm sorry to say that is only half way…the easier half. Even so Mary C and her many friends are due hearty congratulations. They all deserve it. Most of my friends will be satisfied with that and, once again, I will be on my own, a voice crying in the wilderness.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:20
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Discussion message Fraud?

Originally from: Farmtalking It seems extraordinary that following an article I wrote as far back as May 2002 – 'Grain Lorries for carcasses' – http:/​/​www.farmtalking.com/​jb art grainlorries.html – the Government continues shamelessly, to opt out of their obligation to pay for services they commissioned that were rendered in full by many farmers and businesses. They moved the goal posts way back then and continue to do so now. But is it so odd?

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:16
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Discussion message Prescriptions for veterinary medicines

Originally from: mona parr Jane If you or anyone else has an EU Parl ref/​URL for this I would like to read it. As a horse owner I can cut the cost of vet supplied wormers by a third or more by shopping around. Thanks Mona http:/​/​www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/​displayNode.jsp?

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 04:15
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Discussion message Please support dairy farmers calling for fair prices!

Originally from: Farmtalking From: ... Originally from: FARM – An Early Day Motion on milk prices is being tabled for MPs to sign up to by Albert Owen MP (Ynys Mon). EDM 1803 farmgate price of milk "That this House supports the National Farmers' Union's and the Farmers' Union of Wales' campaign to highlight the uneconomical farmgate price of milk received by British dairy farmers, and calls on the government to urge the...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:59
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Discussion message Cumbria milk protest draws 200

Originally from: lina Cumbria milk protest draws 200 Source: FWi 01 October 2003 By Shelley Wright AROUND 200 disgruntled dairy farmers from Scotland and Cumbria have gathered outside Dairy Crest's Aspatria factory near Carlisle to protest about low milk prices. The two-hour protest on Wednesday, 1 October was the first of six similar demonstrations around the country.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:42
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Discussion message THREAT OF CIVIL UNREST OVER GM

Originally from: Farmtalking From: ... Originally from the Western Morning News http:/​/​www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/​displayNode.jsp?nodeId=103343&command=displayContent&sourceNode=103332&contentPK=7176893 09:00 – 25 September 2003 String of protests is planned by activists The Government faces a campaign of civil unrest if it ignores the public's official condemnation over the commercialisation of genetically modified crops,...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:37
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Discussion message THE COUNTRYSIDE''S A CRYING SHAME, MR BLAIR

Originally from: John http:/​/​www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/​displayNode.jsp?nodeId=86411&command=displayContent&sourceNode=86410&contentPK=7000837 THE COUNTRYSIDE'S A CRYING SHAME, MR BLAIR 09:00 – 11 September 2003 This is the image of heartbreak that stands out as a searing indictment of New Labour's policies on the countryside. Proud Westcountry farmer Layland Branfield was reduced to bitter tears when he saw his stock slaughtered during the 2001 foot...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:34
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Discussion message Article on FMD Vaccine.

Originally from: chris stockdale Dear Jane, I am forwarding this to you as I have received it from a couple of sources to-day and debate is firing up in several channels without a central board, perhaps compounded by Mary's holiday. Regards, Chris.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:30
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Discussion message And the Net Result of it All in the U.K?

Originally from: Burkie Dear Friends: This is cut and pasted from your own Telegraph at: http:/​/​www.telegraph.co.uk/​news/​main.jhtml?xml=/​news/​2003/​08/​04/​nfarm04.xml Looks like Haskins, Whitty and Beckett are getting just exactly what they wanted! Elimination of the U.K. Family Farm.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:29
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Discussion message no closure on fmd

Originally from: Mary Critchley Warmwell isn't always being updated at the moment – but today's front page may be of interest to those who still feel there should be a proper public inquiry into the foot and mouth outbreak. The links to the articles can be accessed on the website. http:/​/​www.warmwell.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:23
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Discussion message Cuba exports city farming ''revolution'' to Venezuela

Originally from: Farmtalking Cuba exports city farming 'revolution' to Venezuela 22 April 2003 By Magdalena Morales, ReutersCARACAS, Venezuela – In a conference room at Venezuela's military academy, a group of soldiers listen attentively to a duo of Cuban instructors.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:21
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Discussion message [N] Dr. Franz FISCHLER - CAP reform: a long-term perspective forsustainable development

Originally from: Joyce Dr. Franz FISCHLER Member of the European Commission – responsible for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries CAP reform: a long-term perspective for sustainable development NFU – National Farmers' Union Birmingham, 18 February 2003 http:/​/​www.smartgroups.com/​message/​readmessage.cfm?

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:13
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Discussion message Farming families hit by stealth Tax

Originally from: Farmtalking From: ... Originally from The Times on line – January 27, 2003 http:/​/​www.timesonline.co.uk/​article/​0,,2–556337,00.html Farming families hit by 'stealth tax' on their houses By Valerie Elliott, Countryside Editor THE Inland Revenue is to levy a 40 per cent inheritance tax on some farmhouses, farming land and other farm buildings. At present, people who inherit agricultural property, including...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:09
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Discussion message End of 20 day rule?

Originally from: mona parr Standstill rule 'to be slashed'Source: FWi 20 January 2003 By James Garner believe. Food and farming minister Lord Whitty is due to make an announcement by the end of next week, confirmed the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Although there has been no firm decision, he is expected to pave the way for a six-day standstill to take effect from the beginning of March.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:09
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Discussion message From the Westmoreland Gazette

Originally from: mona parr Over the Gate – Praise for minister's farm stint By <A HREF="...">...">Jeff Swift</​A>HAVING taken Margaret Beckett – Secretary of State at DEFRA – to task on several occasions, this week I am going to commend her. I might not be very good, but by gosh I'm fair.

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 03:08
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Discussion message Turkey hot line

Originally from: mona parr Turkey hotline to help struggling farmers Felicity Lawrence, consumer affairs correspondent Tuesday November 19, 2002 <A HREF="http:/​/​www.guardian.co.uk/​">The Guardian</​A> A turkey hotline to put customers in direct contact with local farmers for Christmas was launched yesterday. British growers hope the scheme will help them to fight back against a 35% decline in British production over the past 10 years. In that period...

Nigel Cannings 14 January 2007 02:57