http://www.pinstonecragorganicmeat.co.uk en-gb pinstonecragorganicmeat.co.uk 2010-7-29T00:00:00Z pinstonecragorganicmeat.co.uk http://www.pinstonecragorganicmeat.co.uk/page6.htm#71585 Farmers who use conservation techniques to improve the environmental standards for their livestock and their lands have been recognised at an awards ceremony. The Tye Trophy Awards are awarded by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group FWAG and the Yorkshire Agricultural Society to the farmers in the region who have gone the extra mile on their land in the name of conservation. The issue of environmentalism in farming has been rising up the political agenda as farmers come under pressure to increase food yields while maintaining and enhancing the countryside at the same time. Henry Lucas national president of FWAG said it was important that farmers begin to carry out conservation projects on their land without being pushed into it by an outside body. He said Lots of people know we can have agriculture and the environment hand in hand. Its about encouraging people to go that extra mile on their little patch of England. FWAG works to help farmers improve their land while also having a co... 2010-7-16 09:48:01 http://www.pinstonecragorganicmeat.co.uk/page6.htm#71587 A 500acre tenanted hill farm has been selected as the monitor farm for Upper Teesdale. Cragg Top Farm in Langleydale near Barnard Castle will become a centre of excellence for local hill and upland farmers. The project will be explained at an open day on the farm on Friday from 10am to 2pm. The project is run by the English Food and Farming Partnership EFFP Eblex XL Vets and Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services UTASS. Funded by Landskills North East as part of the Rural Development Programme for England it aims to help farmers develop their business and improve profits. Cragg Top was selected as being representative of livestock farms in the area where lessons learnt could be transferred to similar farms. Host farmer Richard Ward constantly seeks new ideas. The farm became fully organic late last year and has just launched its Pinstone Crag Organic Meat label selling beef and lamb direct to the public. Part of an existing Stabiliser cattle group the farm carries 100 suckler cow... 2010-6-4 09:51:18