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Business event is well attended

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Green credentials and the future of the network were hot topics at the inaugural Ruby Business Network event.

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Devon YFC gets grant for training

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Devon's young farmers have received £133,000 from the Devon Proficiency Test Committee (DPTC) for training in land based and rural sectors. ...

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Combe Martin farmer opens shop

DETERMINED: Chris Lerwill with partner Emma Hobbs and their daughter Jessica.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A farmer from North Devon, who has just opened a new farm shop on his land, believes his produce is as local as it gets.

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Witheridge farmer's chicken shed heater breakthrough

WARM COMFORT: Stuart Cole and chicks enjoying the under-floor heating at his barn near Witheridge.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

A chicken farmer in Witheridge has introduced the West Country's first chicken sheds with underfloor heating.

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High cost to farmers of reducing nitrates

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

North Devon MP Nick Harvey has expressed his concerns that plans to tackle nitrate contamination could cause farmers financial hardship.

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South Molton fatstock show

TUNING UP: Brayford Primary School pupils sing for the crowds. All pictures: Rob Tibbles 0812-98_02

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Fatstock Show makes a welcome return to the South Molton

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Market reports

Thursday, December 18, 2008

VICKS report an increased entry of prime lambs at Hatherleigh Market. Average price was 113.2ppk. Prices: 39kg to £43 (110.2ppk); 40.1kg to...

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North Devonians net prizes at show

WINNERS: Julia Banwell pictured right, presents the winning rosette to Henry Dart and his son Christopher, from South Molton, for their pair of Exmoor Horn wether lambs. Sponsor Martin Taylo, above, presents first prize to Thomas Hunt, left and Michael Berside, right, for their pair of Exmoor Horn ewes.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Several prize-winning farmers from North Devon attended the Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair, held at the Bath and West Showground on December 5...

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Best business award winners

Thursday, December 11, 2008

The best breakfast in North Devon has been named as the one dished up by Liz and Graham White, of Bulworthy Cottage, Alverdiscott.

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BIG Sheep farmers' market was a huge success

Customers visit the stall of Hallwood Fresh Veg from Petrockstowe

Monday, December 08, 2008

Shoppers turned out in their droves for the BIG Sheep's Farmers' Market on Saturday.

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