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European Commission approval seals deal between dairy cooperative and DMK Foods

While visiting the Waitrose Farm at the Leckford Estate, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, helped set up a haybale maze and hung welcome banners around the site for this year’s event before getting involved in farm activities

From refurbishing second-hand machinery in the early 1980s to becoming an established British manufacturer, the opening of its purpose-built headquarters and manufacturing facility in Worcestershire marks another major milestone for Weaving Machinery, James Huyton reports.

The sun was out for the two days of showing at Staffordshire County Show with a strong livestock entry forward for judging

Officers discovered animals kept in unacceptable conditions on the farm in Liskeard back in 2024 with no change during a 2025 visit despite the farmer receiving advice

But researchers emphasised there were ‘unanswered questions’ and some farmers have experienced serious problems in their herds

The deal comes following a new poll which has revealed that many Brits did not know courgettes, cucumbers and aubergines can be grown in Britain

Property consultancy Carter Jonas is advising businesses to immediately review likely SFI and Countryside Stewardship options and prepare draft applications so they are ready to submit as soon as windows open

NSA Scotsheep visitors can look forward to a busy day, with farm tours and a jam-packed workshop, demonstration and competition schedule

Findings have led to the development a new breeding value (EBV) for methane output which feeds into the new Breed for CH4nge index that ranks animals on their breeding potential for a naturally low carbon footprint