Farming Bill

Farming Bill proposed by county MP could block super-dairy plans

'Tory MP for Sleaford and North Kesteven Stephen Phillips wants to bring in a bill to regulate intensive dairy facilities like the proposed Nocton Dairy.'

http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/Farming-block-super-dairy/article-2991085-detail/article.html

Dairy farmers given new powers under EU plans

'Milk producer organisations in the EU will be allowed to control up to 33 per cent of the total milk volume in any one country under new proposals drom the European Commission.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/dairy-farmers-given-new-powers-under-eu-plans/36155.article

Yes, farming is 'cool', but practices aren't

'The vast majority of citizens oppose the intensive confinement of animals, and so does a new breed of farmers.'

http://www.farmanddairy.com/news/letters-to-the-editor/yes-farming-is-cool-but-practices-arent/18729.html