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Bird flu has been confirmed in a sheep at a Yorkshire farm.

Calls for calm after bird flu confirmed in sheep at Yorkshire farm

James Robertshaw and son Harley, beside a vintage McCormick International tractor, manufactured in Bradford and making a nostalgic return to the shop where it previously took pride of place.

Farm shop set to open at site which closed due to 'not enough shoppers'

Food Security minister Daniel Zeichner has been told the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme for new applicants is a blow for agriculture.

Farming enterprises ‘on a knife edge’

Emma Mosey, of Yolk Farm, Boroughbridge, where a pizza restaurant is being launched.

York Farm, Boroughbridge: Farm venture launches novel diversification enterprise

Amy Hughes, Chair of the Future Farmers of Yorkshire Spring Debate 2025

Yorkshire farmers on how they overcome challenges to succeed in business

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media in central London ahead of the farmer's protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million. Photo credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

The angry voice of the farmers will not go away - Stuart Minting

Fred Cowton with his 1939 Allis-Chalmers model U tractor at Newby Hall in Ripon. Picture Gerard Binks

The major tractor festival in Yorkshire that oozes pure class

Marsden. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

The historic village which was the scene of the 'Night of the Black Flood'

Make It Wild founder Christpher Neave at one of the plantations near Summerhouses in Nidderdale.

Yorkshire-based initiative's remarkable results battling the biodiversity crisis

A beauty parlour for shire horses at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Great Yorkshire Show to become first major show to ban shaved docks for horses

Nick Grayson of Nether Haugh Farm, near Rotherham, with his family, Arthur, Carys and William. The farm is contesting the local food and drink class.

The 10 rural Yorkshire ventures among the best businesses in the North

Maisie Bulmer, who is organising a charity ball to thank organisations which have helped her through her cancer battle.

Young Farmer marking 10 years since cancer diagnosis led to health battle

Exmoor ponies' dental conformation makes them very neat grazers with a clean bite.

Why a herd of Exmoor ponies are making Yorkshire their new home

Hawes. Picture: James Hardisty.

The 'deeply rural and remote' Yorkshire market town which is small but mighty

Farmers protest in Whitehall for a fourth time over the changes to inheritance tax.

Boss of Ripon Farm Services slams Government attitude towards farmers

Firefighters rescued a horse called Spider from a huge pile of manure. Picture: PA

Owner thanks firefighters who rescued horse from huge pile of manure

Dr Tim Thom, who founded the Yorkshire Peat Partnership, on moorland above Skipton.

Why the restoration of Yorkshire’s moors has accelerated

Britain's smallest bird, in the family Sylviidae, wet after splashing in stream

Goldcrests and firecrests' spinning wheel songs

Arla has announced plans to close its Settle plant.

Why dairy closure represents a ‘devastating blow’

York Racecourse chief executive William Derby

How York Racecourse won fourth 'Premier League' race for Ebor Festival

Bird flu control zones have been extended across Yorkshire following further outbreaks.

Where bird flu prevention zones have been extended to after Yorkshire outbreaks

Thirsk Auction Mart chaplain Rev Dianne Gamble, left, who was raised concerns for farmers' mental health.

Why fears for farmers are mounting

Farmers Emma and Rob Sturdy, of Eden Farm, Old Malton.

Tenant farmers 'shocked and devastated' by Government decision

Becky Moody competing with Jagerbomb at the Amsterdam World Cup qualifier last week.

How Olympic medallist is learning to deal with expectations

Yorkshire farmer Davina Fillingham, who is organising Agri-Tech Expo North.

Showcase to promote the future farming solutions

A rider volunteering to be weighed with her saddle ahead of a show.

Why horse riders are being asked to dismount

Proposed changes to shotgun licences have sparked concerns for farmers.

What triggered MP to hit out at 'Labour war on countryside’

Dame Diana Johnson, who visited North Yorkshire farmers

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson’s vow during visit to Yorkshire

Bird flu has been confirmed at five farm premises near Market Weighton,.

Five outbreaks of bird flu confirmed near Yorkshire town

Pig farmer Hugh Shedden, who took part in the baselining survey.

Pig farmer’s shift is reaping rewards

Shadow Defra Minister Robbie Moore talks to farmers at the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show.

High-profile Yorkshire politician brands inheritance farm tax 'ignorance of the ...

Chad and Lucy Stevens with their children, after taking on Horncastle Farm.

What did police chief inspector swap his career for?

Children are to learn about work to enhance and protect the rivers Swale, Ure, Nidd, Wharfe and Ouse and their neighbouring catchments.

How charity is working to improve understanding in Yorkshire Dales

Fly tipping is a persistent issue for farmers.

Call for action over persistent and growing rural issue

Rachel Proudley demonstrates her jumping prowess.

What's next for teenage equestrian after sensational victories?

Acaster Malbis, near York. Pictured Boats moored on the River Ouse which runs along the side of the village.

The Yorkshire riverside village in the shadow of a dark and tragic event

Arnold Warneken, who believes the Great Ouseburn campaign could become a template for other villages.

Villagers face race against time to save much-loved beauty spot

A Wild Ingleborough volunteers' potting day.

Yorkshire Dales nature recovery project at Ingleborough heralds breakthrough

Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith

How mayor intends to spend £10m boosting high streets

Hayhills Farm, near Silsden, which is to be transformed into a nature haven.

Transforming a traditional farmstead into nature haven

Gareth, Charles, Wendy and Harry on their farm at Hempholme.

Why farmers should consider upgrading machinery

The Resdev Maiden Race at the Sheriff Hutton Steeplechase point to point meeting.

Legendary trainer issues appeal for rethink after row

Scores of tractors joined a run across the Humber Bridge to protest over government tax plans.

Who is showing support to Yorkshire farmers over tax protests?

A house sparrow.

Rural communities urged to join in farmland bird health check

Swaledale farmer Ben Leatham, who has called for the government to refocus its nature restoration schemes.

Ben Leatham, of EatTelfit, says government's nature-friendly schemes 'lack focus...

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