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Parts of the Isle of Wight have now been designated as ‘high risk areas’ for avian flu. The council issue advice for poultry keepers.
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The CLA say the interventions by the Chancellor in his Budget are limited and leave thousands of rural businesses facing unaffordable rates hikes from 1 April.
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NFU advisor told Wightlink bosses at a recent meeting "it’s vitally important that we have an efficient, reliable and cost effective ferry service”.
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Landowners have welcomed a commitment to support rural economic growth as part of the Rural Planning Review.
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Island-born poultry judge and former Chairman of the Isle of Wight Young Farmers, Jed Dwight, is now the youngest A Panel judge in the UK, and one of the youngest ever to be elevated to the Panel.
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The Isle of Wight council share this latest update on the Avian Flu situation and provide advice and links to more information.
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Landowners on the Isle of Wight will face a number of concerning issues in the coming year. The CLA say their voice will be more important than ever.
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Business leaders in rural areas are calling for urgent discussions on measures to address the continued neglect of rural areas by mobile network operators.
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Well done to the Rights of Way maintenance and protection officer at the Isle of Wight Council, Neil Morey, who has been recognised for the key role he plays in maintaining the Island’s rights of way.
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The BBC Countryfile team are back on the Isle of Wight, this time filming at Carisbrooke Castle, on Ventnor Downs, in the Botanic Garden and at Brading Roman Villa.
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The NFU is calling for milk buyers to recognise the strength of current markets and start paying fair, sustainable prices to their milk suppliers.
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Jed Dwight, who became the youngest fully qualified national poultry judge in December, was elected as a Member of the Poultry Club of Great Britain's Council, following a national vote this month.
