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Online support for reopening railway
AN ONLINE group campaigning for the re-opening of the Matlock to Buxton railway line has attracted nearly 1,500 supporters. Sixth-form student Neil Gregory, of Litton, launched the group on social...
Blueprint is approved
RESIDENTS are invited to have their say on a new blueprint setting out aims for Derbyshire's future. Derbyshire county councillors have approved a plan ffor 2010 to 2014, called Derbyshire –...
Estate's free gift to mark 90 glorious years
Chatsworth visitors are being invited to a free day's entry in to the house and garden in March to mark a momentous year. Chatsworth House has offered the special invitation to mark the 90th...
Hill Farming Allowance Cash
Most farmers should have received their hill farming allowance payment from the farm payment agency. By 1 March 4294 claimants (70% of eligible farmers) had received partial payments and a total...
Bumper British Exports
British food exporters have enjoyed a bumper year, with increased volumes and a favourable exchange rate lifting earnings for all the key sectors. New data from UK Trade and Investment...
Go wild with a work party
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is appealing for volunteers to take part in its conservation work parties during February. The Trust is organising work days to remove scrub and young trees from its nature...
Sexiest Farmer: You Decide
A final list of 'sexy' farmers is waiting for your vote.  Sadly, the 'sexy' males leave a lot to be desired but it's good to see the most attractive one (Pete - see the image below) is in black...
We Love Bees
Peakdistrictfarming continues to support the plight of the British Bee so we're delighted to discover that the British Bee Keepers' Association won a prestigious award from Country Living Magazine...
Future Farming: 2030
It sounds like a sci-fi title but it's the Government's latest attempt at restructuring agriculture and food policy in GB.  For a copy of their document Food 2030 please use the following link...
What Help for Dairy Farmers?
On 19 January the Conservative MP for Stone asked the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 'what assistance his Department has provided to dairy farmers in...
LAMMA Machinery 2010
For those who like big tackle check out this utube clip about the Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers' Association event on 22 January 2010.  For other information  ...
Red Caps at the High Peak Bantam Club Show
Bakewell Agricultural Centre is hosting the High Peak Bantam Club's Annual Show on 6 February 2010.  This event sees the annual Derbyshire Redcap show too.  There will be some cages of...
Rescue teams give safety warning
Mountain rescue teams in Derbyshire have warned people to be careful when walking and climbing after an increase in call outs over recent days. Snow and freezing temperatures have made for...
Farmers Celebrate Christmas
Christmas celebrations for farming families have been organised by Graham Hind, agricultural chaplain, throughout December: Sunday 6 December 2.30pm - Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell Friday...
Park hits environmental targets
TOUGH environmental targets have helped the national park authority to reduce its carbon footprint by nine per cent in the last year. The Peak District National Park Authority's 2008/09...
Farming Matters- 2 December 2009
Bagshaws the auctioneers are holding a night on 'farming matters' on 2 December 2009 at Stone House Hotel, Stone at 7pm for refreshment and registration followed by agricultural profesionals...
Prince Hosts Food and Farming Awards
St James' Palace was the venue for the National Food and Farming Awards 2009.  Disappointingly, the Peak District was absent from the list of finalists.  Here's some information about the...
Hartington Cheese Shop's In Business
Peakdistrictfarming.co.uk wishes the new owners of the Hartington Cheese Shop every success for the future. We've been finding out more about the shop's new owners and their business ethos in our...
The Big Cats are Back!
The Big Cats are back! Over the past year, according to Derbyshire Police, there have been four sightings of mysterious big cats in the Peak District. In the past month alone, there have been two...
Farmers & Riders Speak Up - 26 October 2009
Do you know you're at risk of serious multiple injuries?  If there's major trauma as a result of an accident it means you may have less than 10% chance of survival.  A system is currently...
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