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Farming in the South East

Even though the South East is densely populated, more than 80% of the region is classified as rural. One third of its countryside is protected for its landscape quality and ten per cent of UK farms are found here.

Regional News

Bluetongue vaccination in the New Forest

15 May 2008

See our picture gallery showing Bluetongue vaccination in action in the South East.

NFU SE Weekly Update 25 April - members only please login to view document

A ewe and its lamb

All up to date Bluetongue news

NFU SE Weekly Update 18 April - members only please login to view document

Continued Bluetongue info; Cattle passport printing, 2008 SPS info and lots more SE NFU news

Regional media releases

Video makes the case for bluetongue vaccination

2 May 2008

The NFU has launched an online video to help farmers in the fight against bluetongue

BT Vaccine Delivery welcome

Ensure all needles are disposed of in the appropriate 'sharps' container.

Livestock keepers urged to contact vets and place orders for BTV8 vaccine at the earliest possible opportunity

Bluetongue campaign well underway

24 April 2008

The JAB campaign to urge livestock keepers to vaccinate cattle and sheep against bluetongue is well underway in the South East of England


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Regional contacts

Director William White

P.R. officer Isobel Bretherton

Unit 8 Ground Floor
Rotherbrook Court
Bedford Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3QG

Tel: 01730 711950
Fax: 01730 711951

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Regional events

Fruit Focus 2008

23 July 2008

Flimwell Annual Blossom Walk

1 May 2008




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