Hot topic
You may like to know the Farmer's Guardian now has a dedicated page for the debate over 'super-dairies'
http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/hot-topics/super-dairies
The next article caught my attention, so much so it prompted me to respond with a comment.
'Few disadvantages' to large herds, say Government welfare advisors
http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/hot-topics/super-dairies/few-disadvantages-to-large-herds-say-government-welfare-advisors/33746.article
Lincolnshire Echo
Quite a disturbing report... let's hope this won't become a story about our villages in years to come.
Source of fly plague sweeping through village is identified by environment officials
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/Environment-officials-believe-source-ant-plague-sweeping-village/article-2549697-detail/article.html
Energy Saving Trust
UK farmers must use less water - so says ADAS [http://www.adas.co.uk/]. It seems this precious resource will no longer be as plentiful due to climate change. Costs will rise as well to encourage conservation.
With the vast amounts required by Nocton Dairies Ltd for their proposed intensive dairy, can their supply in a dry part of the UK really meet demand over the next few years, especially if the co-operation of other local farmers evaporates?
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Resources/Energy-saving-news/Water-saving/UK-farmers-told-to-use-less-water/(energysavingtrust)/749598
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