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With lambing season approaching and many more people planning to walk in the countryside - including those with new lockdown puppies - NFU Mutual is calling for dog owners to keep their pets under control at all times
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Escape the boredom of lockdown with these two new Websites that provide an audio and visual treat for the soul. Step inside the memories of those who worked the land and sea of the Isle of Wight to hear their fascinating stories.
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Find out who the other winners are in this year's Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Rural Awards
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Farmers are “determined to play their part”, says the CLA, as an initiative launches to recover nature across the country
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The Isle of Wight MP came under fire this week for how he voted in relation to post-Brexit food standards in the UK. Here are the reasons Bob said he voted against it and some of the reasons why others are worried about standards being undermined
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The awards are organised by rural businesses for rural businesses, to celebrate the achievements of rural companies and develop a strong network for rural business owners
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Isle of Wight MP encourages Island farmers to consider how new equipment could help to improve their efficiency and take a look at the grants available to them
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This reader says a 'promise' or commitment to protect British food standards is insufficient and easily broken or ignored
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The CLA and Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society have relaunched their rural awards – don’t delay, nominate today
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By sourcing food locally, you will be supporting the local economy and embracing seasonal food, keeping food miles down and helping our farmers to manage the Island's rural environment, says IW Chair of NFU
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This reader has a simple message - Buy Wight and help the economy grow
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The Amazon-backed Rural Business Awards announces a new national format for 2020/21 – the only UK-wide awards dedicated to showcasing the success of rural businesses
