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Irresponsible dog walkers costing farmers thousands
Livestock deaths and injuries are rife because too many dog owners are ignoring pleas to keep their animals on leads in the countryside, according to a leading livestock organisation.
‘I love hunting, once it’s in you it’s like a drug’
The spirit of the hunt will be manifested next weekend when the Yorkshire Game and County Fair comes to Ripon, as Chris Berry reports.
Huge area of peatland is restored
Around 100 square miles of the county’s precious peatlands have been restored in a multi-million pound project to preserve vital habitats and reduce damaging carbon emissions.
War and peat... how Yorkshire’s bogs once helped to heal heroes
Wetlands have played an important role in military history but Ian Rotherham looks at their more healing harvest.
Farm Of The Week: Lessons in realities of farming life
Real farming is on the timetable at a Malton college. Ben Barnett went back to school and found out it was proving a hit.
Farming
It’s that time of year again at Otley
The show season is upon us. Chris Berry talks to one of the key figures at Otley Show, which kicks off the season next weekend.
Farm shop grows fast to rival the very best
Farm shops maybe commonplace these days but as Chris Berry finds, for one Yorkshire family it’s proved a complete change in direction.
Unions unite to fight farm payments plan
The National Farmers’ Union has joined a coalition of farmers’ organisations from across the continent to fight against “unfair” proposals which could result in reductions to direct payments given to farmers.
Getting back on track with a summer of shows
The summer programme of agricultural shows is drawing closer and organisers are hoping for better weather after many fell victim to unexpected heavy rainfall last summer.
Wit and wisdom of a well- travelled farrier
Ahead of the Pickering Game and Country Fair next weekend, Chris Berry talks to one of farming’s true characters.
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Sky now the limit for Chloe after Badminton surprise
BRECKENBROUGH’S Chloe Bell admits her long-term dream is to emulate her mum Helen’s achievements as an international eventer.
Yorkshire’s Badminton stars shine again at Richmond
DEWSBURY’S Helen White backed up her strong showing at Badminton with victory in the B100 event at Richmond last weekend.
Ambitious Wilson has her sights on being crowned Queen of Bramham
BUOYED BY some strong showings this month, Northallerton’s Nicola Wilson has set her sights on becoming the queen of Bramham in June.
What a weekend as Katie throws off bridesmaid tag
STOKESELEY eventer Katie Hardisty has always been consistent but, in her own words, “always the bridesmaid” somewhat.
Disabled make it a double at Bramham
EVENTING stars will be out in force next month when Bramham International Horse Trials celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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Video: Great Yorkshire Show preview video
SHEEP are king for a family next to the forest who open their home up to tourists as Ben Barnett finds out.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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