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Thursday 27 September 2007ONE of the most controversial decisions ever taken by the EU - to pay farmers billions of Euros for not growing food - was scrapped yesterday but the decision set off a new row.
North Yorks help for red tape worries
Wednesday 26 September 2007SMALL businesses in North Yorkshire facing even more Government red-tape from October 1 are being offered quick advice on-line.
Hill farmers want more FMD restrictions relaxed
Wednesday 26 September 2007DEFRA yesterday eased some animal movement restrictions away from the foot and mouth outbreak in Surrey - but there was little relief for Yorkshire Dales hill farmers who cannot take their stock to traditional autumn markets.
Yorkshire farmers pray for westerly winds
Tuesday 25 September 2007WITH travel restrictions caused by the Ipswich blue-tongue outbreak in cattle imposed over a huge area up to Lincolnshire, Yorkshire farmers on the other side of the River Humber are today praying for westerly winds.
Don't panic over blue tongue disease - CLA
Monday 24 September 2007AS Yorkshire Dales farmers face one of their grimmest weeks for five years, with foot and mouth restrictions still in place and an outbreak of deadly blue tongue disease confirmed in Suffolk, the Country Land and Business Association has issued a heartfelt plea to the public: "Don't panic."