About the North East
Covering more than a million hectares, the region is one of the most varied in terms of agriculture and is home to some of the nation's best-loved landscapes. A major livestock area, the region also produces a wealth of arable crops, vegetables, salads, summer fruits and even garden centre plants.
Regional News
NE Regional Policy Update - members only please login to view document
9 May 2008
Updates on SPS deadline, BT vaccine, keeping stewardship schemes open to all, and more.
Milk Matters Conference
7 May 2008
A specialist conference for advisers to the dairy sector will focus on the mounting environmental pressures now facing milk producers.
Does farming matter to you?
17 April 2008
Members of the public are being given the chance to get a real insight into why farming matters at a special conference in Darlington on May16.
Regional media releases
Unusual Livestock Delivery
15 May 2008
An unusual flock of sheep and herd of cows will be travelling just 200 metres down Tadcaster Road in York – all in aid of Children in Need.
Specialist potatoes meeting planned
14 May 2008
Following a terrible year last year for the region’s 1,000-strong potato growers, a special meeting is planned to look at developments in the sector.
Get the facts on bluetongue
6 May 2008
The next meeting of the regional Livestock Board will provide members with the most up-to-date information on bluetongue.
