Dairy and other issues

I still find it hard not to look at the farming press, even though the Mega-dairy campaign is over. The following may be of interest if you were sympathetic to the CAFFO stance.

Farmer seeks support for Free Range Dairy project

'A SOMERSET farmer is seeking the support of like-minded producers to push forward a Free Range Dairy initiative to promote the benefits of pasture-based dairy herds.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/farmer-seeks-support-for-free-range-dairy-project/43571.article

EU rules to give power back to dairy farmers

'European MPs have agreed rules to give dairy farmers more power to negotiate fairer prices for their milk.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/06/12/2011/130414/EU-rules-to-give-power-back-to-dairy-farmers.htm

Spelman: Attitudes to water usage must change

'Britain faces a future of water shortages and lasting environmental damage with some rivers running dry....'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/08/12/2011/130463/Spelman-Attitudes-to-water-usage-must-change.htm

Business, Innovation and Skills: Water White Paper

Stephen Phillips comments.

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debate/?id=2011-12-08a.406.2

What your local MP is doing for you

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/stephen_phillips/sleaford_and_north_hykeham

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