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1: A NATIONAL AGRICULTURE POLICY FOR ST HELENA - St Helena (Agriculture) - 07.04.2013

St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Plan highlights that whilst tourism will be the largest activity driving development of our economy, it will not be the only activity.

2: RESULTS OF THE RECENT DOG HYDATID SURVEY - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.01.2013

By Steve Pointing (Wool Press)

3: Earwig Control Considered at Environmental Committee Meeting - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.10.2012

The Environmental Officer has reported that the paper on Earwig Control had gone to the August meeting of Executive Council (EXCO) where it received a lukewarm reception because EXCO’s members expressed concern about the introduction of biological control agents.

4: FALKLANDS IN 2017: WHAT THE DIFFERENCES IN CAMP COULD BE - Falklands (Agriculture) - 25.08.2012

Members of Legislative Assembly had a dedicated meeting about what to expect should there be significant developments in the Hydrocarbons industry. Much of the emphasis was what would happen in and around Stanley: Infrastructure, Social Issues, coping with increased numbers of people – immigrant families as well as single people, etc.

5: PROPOSED CHANGES TO DOGS & CATS AND AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENT LAWS - St Helena (Agriculture) - 18.08.2012

The Natural Resources Development and Environment Committee (NRDEC) has made a recommendation to Executive Council to amend the Dogs & Cats Ordinance 2012 and the Agriculture & Livestock Improvement Ordinance 2012 – in preparation for the three-yearly Animal Census on St Helena

6: Falklands BECKSIDE FARM COULD HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL FUTURE - Falklands (Agriculture) - 14.07.2012

If Marcus Morrison has his way Beckside Farm could be the ideal site to further expand the Training Centre’s range of training and qualification for apprentices, school students and the General Public.

7: WORLD WATER DAY FALKLANDS FARMERS’ WEEK THEME - Falklands (Agriculture) - 07.07.2012

The annual Falkland Farmers’ Week was based at the Town Hall from Monday, 02 to Friday, 06 July 2012 beginning with a Rural Expo organised by the Rural Business Association.

8: 60 ENDEMICS PLANTED AT PLANTATION TO MARK QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE - St Helena (Agriculture) - 16.06.2012

60 endemic Gumwood trees were planted in the Gardens of Plantation House, HE The Governor’s Residence, on Tuesday, 5th June 2012, to commemorate 60 years of the Queen’s reign.

9: FALKLANDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY GROUP MEETING REPORT - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 19.05.2012

David Jenkins, Director of Health and Education and Tom Hill, Head of the Infant Junior School and Camp Education accompanied the Rural Development Strategy group to Fox Bay Village on May 7th. They discussed possible improvements for education and training in Camp.

10: Roddy’s Chicken Farm Set to End Egg Importation on St Helena - St Helena (Agriculture) - 19.05.2012

‘Cluck cluck cluck cluck’ means a chicken is around right? Well, 525 Lohmann Brown chickens actually, clucking all at once at Roddy’s Chicken Farm, Farm Buildings.

11: Dangerous Dogs Complaint Rectified in the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 07.04.2012

Summary of the proceedings and decision in the case of Royal Falkland Islands Police v Dianne Freeman under the Dogs Ordinance.

12: PRE-LAMB SHEARING – THE WELFARE IMPLICATIONS - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.09.2011

By Steve Pointing (As published in the Wool Press for September 2011) All sheep need to be shorn from time to time and in most countries and in most sheep breeds this occurs once a year.

13: Local Falklands Man Achieves Top Agriculture Job - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.09.2011

Local man, Andrew Pollard, has been promoted to Senior Agricultural Advisor and will take up his duties in November when the present post holder, Mack MacArthur, completes his contract. As well as his advisor’s role, Mr Pollard will be Head of Service for the Agricultural Unit.

14: RURAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD SCHEME ANNOUNCED - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.08.2011

Government House announced on Thursday the approval of three small programme fund awards to help with Rural Development in the Islands.

15: FLH GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS YEARLY PROFITS FOR THREE FARMS - Falklands (Agriculture) - 30.07.2011

In his monthly report, Owen summers, General Manager of Falkland Landholdings Corp. has reported healthy yearly profits compared to last year

16: Hydatids: Trial Results and Implications for the future treatment of dogs - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.07.2011

In the morning session of Farmers’ Week on Wednesday, 06 July 2011 Mr Steve Pointing, Senior Veterinary officer presented trial results from last year’s Hydatid tests carried out on the faeces of all dogs in the Falklands.

17: Farmers' Week Coverage: Veterinary Clinical Scenario - Falklands (Agriculture) - 17.07.2011

On Thursday afternoon an outstanding group discussion took place, using various veterinary scenarios as a guide.

18: RINDERPEST ERADICATED - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.07.2011

By Steve Pointing As Published in July’s Wool Press At a recent meeting of the World Organisation for Animal health (OIE) in Paris in May it was declared that Rinderpest, one of the deadliest diseases of cattle and several other animal species, is now eradicated from the surface of the earth.

19: Farmers' Week Begins With Excellent Expo - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2011

An exhibition of businesses, products and services that are associated with the Falklands’ farming industry opened at the Town hall on Monday, 04 July 2011.

20: The effect of soil acidity and liming on forage productivity - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2011

Mr Pollard explained that high water tables stops the rapid breakdown of dead plant material resulting in peat soils having more than 20% organic carbon in the topsoil, being equivalent to 35% organic matter. He went on to say that undeveloped peat is mostly organic matter and a small amount of minerals.

21: Friday 27th May 2011- A bad one for Rats - Tristan (Agriculture) - 29.05.2011

Ratting Day this year was held on Friday 27th May.

22: St Helena - The Millennium Forest Project wins Blue Turtle Award - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.04.2011

The Millennium Forest initiative has won St Helena the JNCC, Blue Turtle Award. This was celebrated at a reception at Plantation House on Tuesday evening 29th March 2011.

23: FALKLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET A HUGE SUCCESS - Falklands (Agriculture) - 28.03.2011

The Farmers’ Market organised and sponsored by the Rural Business Association has been a huge success with many items selling out within minutes of opening at 1400hrs on Saturday, 26 March 2011.

24: Foot & Mouth Disease in South Africa - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.03.2011

On the 25th February the Department of Agriculture in South Africa submitted a notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health, the OIE, of a foot and mouth outbreak in Kwazulu Natal. The initial outbreak was first noted on the 1st of February and to date there have been 12 outbreaks within a closely confined area affecting 250 out of 500 cattle.

25: THE BIRTH OF VETERINARY EDUCATION IN THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT PART 1 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.02.2011

2011 is going to be celebrated as “World Veterinary Year” because it is 250 years since the founding of the first veterinary school in Lyon, France in 1761.

26: CHILEAN RED WINS ‘BEST OF SHOW’ AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE WINE TASTING - Falklands (Agriculture) - 30.01.2011

A wine tasting with 40 guests took place at Government House on Thursday evening. Ralph Jones’ idea of a good method of choosing wine for the venue paid off, with a Chilean red wine, Montes Folly 2006 being the best liked at 4.4 points.

27: DOGS V CATS: WHICH IS MORE INTELLIGENT? - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.01.2011

Falklands Vet, Steve Pointing poses an elemental question that concerns pet lovers throughout the Falklands. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

28: North Freo raid nabs islands thief - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.10.2010

A Busselton man faces three years’ jail and a $36,000 fine after pleading guilty to stealing $63,000 of dairy equipment from the Falkland Islands.

29: GUILTY PLEA IN REYNOLDS DAIRY THEFT CASE - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.09.2010

Kevin Reynolds, former manager of Stanley Dairy Ltd, has pled guilty in a Fremantle, Australia court for the theft of £38,000.00 worth of dairy equipment from the Falkland Islands Development Corporation.

30: EDS VISION AND MISSION EXPLAINED AT FALKLANDS' FARMERS WEEK - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2010

Falklands’ farmers listened intently to a presentation of the Economic Development Strategy by Michael Poole at 1100hrs on Tuesday, 06 July 2010.

31: JURY OUT ON FALKLANDS' RAPTOR SHOOTING - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2010

A lively presentation and discussion about RAPTOR shooting took place on Thursday morning at the annual Farmers’ Week meetings in the Town Hall.

32: Economic Development Strategy Launched in the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2010

The Falkland Islands Government had for public consultation the ‘Economic Development Strategy’ for the Falkland Islands. The public consultation period will end on Friday 10th September 2010.

33: Bravo Company assists local farm - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.05.2010

The recently arrived Bravo Company from the King’s Royal Hussars have already started to make an impact on island, assisting Mr and Mrs Woodward with a variety of tasks around Little Chartres. Photo (c) Photo Section MPC

34: Falklands Reindeer Question at Public Meeting - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.05.2010

A public meeting was held at 1700 hrs on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall.

35: Falklands Reindeer Round-up - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.04.2010

In the middle of February 2010 a further attempt was made to have a complete muster of the reindeer herd situated at Albemarle.

36: FITZROY FARM TO HOST RBA SHEEP SHOW - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 10.04.2010

The Rural Business Association will be hosting a sheep show at Fitzroy Farm on Saturday, 10 April 2010 beginning at 1000hrs with all sheep being penned by 1030hrs.

37: All Set for the Saladero Open Day - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.11.2009

The general public is invited to an open day at Saladero on Saturday, 21 November 2009 to see the National Beef Herd on display and to find out about grazing management. There will also be a display of the National Stud Flock.

38: FALKLANDS ARE “GO“FOR ORGANIC FARMING - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.10.2009

Dr Andrew Monk, Biological Farmers of Australia Director and Standards Committee Convenor, is visiting the Falklands to help farmers to bring their products up to organic standard.

39: Economic Impact Analysis of FIMCo - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2009

This review consists of two stages: (a) an economic impact analysis, and (b) a business case analysis (turnaround modelling).

40: Last AAC Meeting for Phyl Rendell - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.09.2009

Phyl Rendell has chaired her last Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting that took place on Wednesday, 09 September 2009.

41: Hydatids Disease - The Way Forward - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.09.2009

Proposal to carry out faeces sampling of all farm dogs in the Falkland Islands and subject them to the copro – ELISA and copro – PCR tests for hydatid infection.

42: Sheep Welfare Issues in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 12.09.2009

Steve Pointing concludes his article on sheep welfare issues in the Falkland Islands

43: Jamestown's Trees Assessed - St Helena (Agriculture) - 27.08.2009

As part of its responsibility to assess and avert potential danger from trees, ANRD has been assessing the condition of various trees in Jamestown in liaison with the Legal Lands and Planning Department.

44: Sheep Welfare Issues in the Falkland Islands (Part 1) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.08.2009

During the recent Farmers' Week presentations in the Town Hall I gave a talk on welfare issues with regard to the rearing of sheep in the Falkland Islands. rticle (c) Wool Press

45: Former Stanley Dairy Managers appear before Court in Western Australia - Falklands (Agriculture) - 17.04.2009

On Friday 3rd April 2009, the former managers of Stanley Dairy, Kevin and Leone Reynolds, appeared before a Fremantle Court in Western Australia charged with an offence of 'Bringing Stolen Goods into Western Australia'.

46: Ram and Bull Sale to be Held at Saladero - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.03.2009

The National Stud Flock Ram Sale and the National Beef Herd Bull Sale will be held at Saladero, Wednesday, 18 March 2009

47: SHOULD WE SELL OFF THE STANLEY DAIRY? - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.02.2009

Negative publicity surrounding the funding of Stanley Dairy and the quiet departure of its former managers sparks many questions about future operations on the site.

48: Falklands AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT FOR 16 FEBRUARY 2009 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.02.2009

A meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee took place in the Department of Agriculture library at 1400hrs on Monday, 16 February 2009.

49: Falklands Workers' Shock as Dead Animals Discovered at Stanley Dairy - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.02.2009

On Saturday 07 February 2009 The Falkland Islands News Network received several phone calls with reference dead animals found at the Stanley Dairy. Photos (c) - name withheld

50: FI Chamber of Commerce Visits Swan Inlet Farm - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.01.2009

This is the first in what is hoped to be a series of reports about Chamber visits to businesses. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN)

51: Falklands - No More Funding for Stanley Dairy - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.10.2008

On Monday, 13 October 2008 the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) held a special Board meeting at which the Stanley Dairy was discussed. The meeting concluded with the decision to withdraw funding to the Stanley Dairy.

52: The potential for Carbon sequestration under improved pasture in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.08.2008

Oxford University student Charles Russ has recently spent three weeks in the Falkland Islands undertaking research for his Post Graduate Diploma in Geography. Photo (c) Charles Russ - Unimproved and improved grassland at Saladero

53: Rural Development Strategy Discussed at Chamber of Commerce - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.08.2008

Members of the Public have attended a meeting to discuss the Rural Development Strategy of the Falklands.

54: Falklands Farmers' Week Day Two - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.07.2008

Today had everything from putting out fires to disease surveillance.

55: Falkland Farmers' Week D-3 Focuses on Tourism and Invasives - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.07.2008

The day began with a presentation about tourism in Camp and ended with a discussion about invasive species.

56: Falklands Farmers' Week Begins with Rural EXPO - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.07.2008

Farmers’ week began in earnest on Monday morning with an exhibition organised by the Rural Business Association and SeaLed PR (a local PR company not allied with California based Sealed PR) that included businesses focusing on the Rural Community. Businesses like Cable & Wireless and organisations like the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce were exhibiting.

57: DOA Activity Report (04/15/08) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 17.04.2008

Phyl Rendell updates us on what is happening at the AG Department this month.

58: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 01/02/08 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.02.2008

Robert Hall tells us what happened in the wool market last week

59: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 11 January 2008 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 14.01.2008

Robert Hall updates us on last week's wool market.

60: Woolco Success Prompts Move to Local Management - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.11.2007

The Falkland Islands Wool Company is now run by Falkland Islanders

61: Agriculture Head Gives Monthly Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 28.10.2007

Phyl Rendell, Director of Minerals and Agriculture, gives a monthly run-down on Departmet activities.

62: Falklands Launch Preventative Measures Against FMD - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.09.2007

Several measures are in place to prevent FMD from entering the Falklands.

63: Foot and Mouth Measures for the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.08.2007

The Falklands are prepared for the Foot and Mouth disease out-break in the UK.

64: Straying Cow Sets Off Anti-Tank Mine - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.08.2007

An unfortunate cow wandered into a Falklands minefield and set off an anti-tank mine.

65: FALKLAND LANDHOLDINGS BOARD REPORT (24/07/07) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.08.2007

A meeting of the Falkland Landholdings Board took place in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat at 1400hrs on Tuesday, 24 July 2007.

66: Falklands Farmers Discuss Basic Questions About Improving Land, Animals and Business - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.07.2007

Farmers in the Falklands have discussed how to make their holdings more profitable.

67: Winter Protein Supplementation for Sheep in the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.07.2007

Peter Johnson gave a presentation about Winter Protein Supplementation at Tuesday’s Farmers Week seminar.

68: Phyl Rendell Welcomes Farmers to Farmers' Week Seminar - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.07.2007

Phyl Rendell, with her "Director of Agriculture" hat on has welcomed Farmers to a week of instructional seminars and meetings aimed to help them make efficient use of their assets and a better profit.

69: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 29/06/07 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.07.2007

Robert Hall updates us on the latest wool market results.

70: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 22/06/07 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.06.2007

Robert Hall updates us on what the wool market did last week.

71: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 18/06/07 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.06.2007

Robert Hall updates us on what the wool market did last week.

72: Falklands Agricultural Advisory Committee Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.06.2007

Find out what happened during this important Committee meeting.

73: Falkland Landholdings Report for May 2007 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.06.2007

A meeting of the Falkland Landholdings Board took place in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat at 1330 hrs on Tuesday, 22 May 2007.

74: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 18 may 2007 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.05.2007

Robert Hall of FWG tells us what the wool market did last week.

75: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 11/05/07 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 14.05.2007

Robert Hall of FWG) updates us on what happened in the wool market last week.

76: Small but Successful Ram Sale at Saladero - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.04.2007

Sian Ferguson and Lucy Ellis from the Wool Press report on what happened at the Saladero Ram Sale.

77: Falkland Wool Growers Report for week ending 09 February 2007 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.02.2007

Robert Hall updates us on the latest wool market news.

78: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 02/02/07 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 07.02.2007

Robert Hall updates us on what has been happening in the wool industry.

79: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 01/12/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.12.2006

Robert Hall updates us on what the wool market did last week.

80: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 17/11/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.11.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

81: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 03 November 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.11.2006

Robert Hall updates us on the latest wool market news.

82: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 20/10/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 24.10.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool markets id last week.

83: Councillors Committed to Camp Economy Improvements - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.10.2006

Councillors are committed to improving Camp Economy.

84: Falkland Wool Growers Report (08/10/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.10.2006

Robert Hall updates us on how the wool market did last week

85: Falkland Wool Growers Report (09/28/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.10.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week

86: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09/22/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.09.2006

Robert Hall of Falkland Wool Growers updates us on what happened in the wool market last week.

87: War Declared on Boils in Falklands Sheep - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.09.2006

Joe Hollins from the Department of Agriculture tells us how to combat the puss. Photo (c) Wool Press - an Internal Abscess

88: Wool Agent Answers Critics - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.08.2006

Robert Hall of Falkland Wool Growers Ltd. has answered his critics about the new wool co-operative.

89: Farmer's Week - Sheep Identification - Falklands (Agriculture) - 14.07.2006

Sheep identification can take many forms but in the Falklands brands are spray-painted on the sheep.

90: Farmers' Week Begins with Excellent Technical Lectures - Falklands (Agriculture) - 12.07.2006

Farmers, Week in the Falklands features presentations from South Africa and Australia.

91: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending (07/07/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.07.2006

Robert Hall updates us on how the wool market did last week.

92: Agricultural Advisory Committee Report (04/07/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.07.2006

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

93: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 23 June 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.06.2006

Robert Hall tells us what happened in the wool markets last week.

94: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 16/06/02 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.06.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

95: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09 June 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 12.06.2006

Robert Hall tells us about what happened in the wool market last week.

96: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 06/06/02 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.06.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week

97: Fine Wool Record Announced - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.05.2006

Robert Hall Tells us about this year's winners.

98: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 05 May 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.05.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

99: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 21 April 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 24.04.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

100: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 14 April 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 17.04.2006

Robert Hall tells us about what the wool market did last week.

101: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 31/04/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.04.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

102: Falklands Government Re-affirms Camp Commitment - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.04.2006

The Falkland Islands Government has committed itself to improving the Camp economy.

103: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 03/24/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 25.03.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

104: Agricultural Advisory Committee News (03/08/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.03.2006

Find out what happened at this vital Committee Meeting.

105: Press Release (Repeat) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 26.02.2006

Agricultural economics press release

106: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02/17/06 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 21.02.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

107: Councillors Examine Camp Economics - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.02.2006

Chris Simpkins tells us about the workshop held on Monday.

108: Falkland Wool Frowers Report for Week Ending 02/10/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.02.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

109: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 02/03/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 03.02.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did this week.

110: Falkland Landholdings Board Meeting Report (01/27/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.02.2006

Find out how Falkland Landholdings are doing this summer.

111: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 01.27.06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 31.01.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

112: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 20 January 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 22.01.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

113: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week ending 13/01/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.01.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

114: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 06/01/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.01.2006

Robert Hall Tells us how the wool market did last week.

115: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 16 December 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.12.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did this week.

116: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09 December 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.12.2005

Robert Hall tells us what happened in the wool market last week

117: Falklands: Public Service Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.12.2005

A Listeria warning in in place about milk from the dairy

118: Agricultural Advisory Committee (05/12/05) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.12.2005

Find out what's important in Falklands Agriculture

119: The Changing Scene of Farming in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.12.2005

Steve Pointing tells farmers the best way to get healthy lambs and mums.

120: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 18 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.11.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool markets did last week

121: Agriculture Discussions on East and West Falkland - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.11.2005

Animal Health could dominate these discussions.

122: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 11 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.11.2005

Robert Hall tells us about the wool market and his up and coming visit to the Falklands.

123: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04/11/05 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.11.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

124: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 28 October 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 31.10.2005

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

125: Committee News: FLH Board Meeting Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 25.10.2005

Find out what happened during this interesting board meeting.

126: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 21.10/05 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 24.10.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

127: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 14 October - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.10.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

128: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 07 October 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.10.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

129: Agricultural Advisory Committee Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 14.09.2005

Find out some of the interesting projects that the Department of Agriculture are operating.

130: Falklands: All Set for the 2006 AI & ET Programme - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.09.2005

Nyree Heathman explains how AI and ET are carried out in the Falklands. Photos (c) Wool Press - Crown Copyright

131: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09/09/05 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.09.2005

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

132: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 19 August 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.08.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

133: Pasture Improvement: A Layman's Thoughts - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.08.2005

For the past 16 years, prices that Falklands’ farmers could realise from wool have dropped considerably.

134: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 29 July 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.08.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

135: Falkland Wool Growers Report for week ending 10 June 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.06.2005

Find out what the wool market did last week.

136: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 20 May 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.05.2005

Find out what the wool market did last week.

137: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 13 May 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.05.2005

Find out what the wool market did last week

138: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 06 May 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 07.05.2005

Find out what the wool market did this week.

139: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week ending 29 April 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 03.05.2005

Find out how the wool market did last week.

140: Rams Settle in to New Home - Tristan (Agriculture) - 30.04.2005

The four rams that made the voyage from Goose Green to Tristan da Cunha are doing just fine. Photo (c) Tristan Times - Regie, Roger, Rupert and Randolph at home on Tristan.

141: Beefing Up the Falklands Meat Industry - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.04.2005

THE Falklands need better coordination when it comes to getting local beef onto plates, according to a special workshop held in Stanley last Friday (15th April). Photo(c) FIDC)

142: Falklands: Farm Open Day Informative and Enjoyable - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.04.2005

A group of approximately 20 farmers and Agricultural Department Officers made their way to the Abattoir, where there was an exercise, lead by Doug Martin, in guessing which sheep would produce the best carcasses. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) Ron Binnie looks on as Andrew Pollard examines the root systems of Lotus in a pasture that was slashed and sewn.

143: Corriedale Rams for Tristan - Tristan (Agriculture) - 04.04.2005

Four Corriedale Rams have been purchased at the National Stud Flock sale at Goose Green for Tristan Da Cunha.

144: Robert Hall tells us what the market did last week - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.03.2005

Overall the Australian Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) has had an indifferent fortnight. Last week the EMI lost eight cents to 716 A cents whilst this week it nearly recovered by gaining five cents on Wednesday and added another two cents on Thursday.

145: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 06.02.2005

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146: New/Old Source for Farmers' Water - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.02.2005

Garron Yon tells us more. Photo (c) Garron Yon - the water tanks that hold waste water for farmers.

147: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 28 January 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 30.01.2005

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148: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 21 January 2005 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 27.01.2005

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149: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 14 Jan. 2005 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.01.2005

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150: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 31 December 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 03.01.2005

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151: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 24 December 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.12.2004

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152: Falkland wool Growers Report for Week Ending 17 December 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.12.2004

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153: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 12/10/04 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.12.2004

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154: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 19 November 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.11.2004

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155: Camp Matters with Blake and Ferguson - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.11.2004

The Falkland Islands Meat Company will be going into its third export season in January and Sian Ferguson has in the studio with her Operations Manager, John Ferguson (JF) and Chairman of the FIMCO Board, Tony Blake (TB). I asked them what they’ve been up to over the winter. FIBS's sian Ferguson asks detailed questions.

156: Falkland Wool Growers Report For Week Ending 05 November 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 07.11.2004

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157: Poll Dorset and Texel Plus: Sheep Meat for the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.11.2004

Three men, two from Uruguay and one from Australia, visited the Falklands last week to scout out business for meat sheep breeds. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Graham Gilmore is passionate about his work with Tattykeel. Here he explains the qualities of two breeds of meat sheep.

158: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 29 October - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.11.2004

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159: Camp Matters with McLeod and Pollard - Falklands (Agriculture) - 29.10.2004

This is the sixth year of the Pasture Improvement Programme. Mandy McLeod and Andrew Pollard let us in on how things are progressing.

160: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 15 October 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.10.2004

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161: Reindeer Feature at New West Store Meat Counter - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.09.2004

On offer for the first time is reindeer meat that comes from a recent Government sale of castrated animals originating from the National Reindeer Stud Flock. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Marie was on hand to serve customers on Tuesday afternoon.

162: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 17 September 2004 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 18.09.2004

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163: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 10 September - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.09.2004

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164: NEW POLICE STATION, PRISON AND COURTROOM - Ascension (Agriculture) - 09.09.2004

This week saw the formal handover of the keys for the new Prison Accommodation to Inspector Reg Williams of the St Helena Police Service.

165: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 03 Sep - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 04.09.2004

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166: Farmers Week Report (Part 2) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.07.2004

The last day of Farmers Week was dominated by a lively question and answer session in the Argos Building on Friday morning.

167: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 16 July 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.07.2004

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168: An Overview of Farmers' Week - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.07.2004

Rural Business Association meeting at 1330 in the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room was the first order of business for Farmers’ Week, an annual event held in Stanley. Farmers’ Week is an annual event for Farmers to get together, learn about the latest agricultural techniques, receive instruction on farm equipment and produce feedback for businesses and government about farmers’ concerns. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - FIODA's Chairman, Norman McGregor Edwards presents Music Teacher, Shirley Adams Leach with a gift in respect of all of her hard work for the organisation especially during Farmers' week.

169: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week ending 09 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 11.07.2004

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170: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02 July 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 03.07.2004

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171: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 25 June - Falklands (Agriculture) - 25.06.2004

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172: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 18 June 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.06.2004

Find out how the wool market did this week. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) - Lamb Marking on Tristan da Cunha

173: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 11 June 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.06.2004

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174: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 04 June 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 05.06.2004

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175: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 28 May 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 30.05.2004

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176: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 21 May 2004 - All (Agriculture) - 23.05.2004

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177: Fair Trade Project Nets £80.00 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.05.2004

A successful “coffee break” was held at the Tabernacle on Saturday between 1400 and 1600. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Leann and Gladys Lee hand out cups of tea and coffee.

178: Good Potato Harvest for Tristan - Tristan (Agriculture) - 26.04.2004

The potato crop on Tristan relies entirely on manual labour and is the responsibility of each family. Each family cultivated about an acre of ground annually. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA TdC) A view of people harvesting potatoes

179: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 27 February 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 29.02.2004

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180: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 20 February 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.02.2004

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181: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 13 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 15.02.2004

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182: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 06 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.02.2004

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183: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 30 January 2004 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 02.02.2004

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184: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 23 Jan. 04 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 25.01.2004

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185: Rams Ready - St Helena (Agriculture) - 23.01.2004

Having imported six rams from the UK last year, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department has now placed four out on the pasturelands.

186: WOOL REPORT: Friday 16th January 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.01.2004

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187: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 09 January 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.01.2004

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188: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02 January - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 07.01.2004

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189: Tristan da Cunha: The Way Tristanians Tell It - Tristan (Agriculture) - 07.01.2004

Daniel Schreier and Karen Lavarello-Schreier have written an informative book about Tristan da Cunha, its people, way of life and language.

190: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 11 Dec. - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 14.12.2003

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191: Cash Injection Project for OSTs - Tristan (Agriculture) - 10.12.2003

The remote islands of Ascension, St Helena and Tristan da Cunha in the Atlantic, and pristine coral atolls in the Indian Ocean are just some of the unique habitats in the UK's Overseas Territories which stand to benefit from a new £3 million cash fund designed to save precious eco-systems from destruction, it was announced today.

192: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 05 December - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 07.12.2003

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193: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 28 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 30.11.2003

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194: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 21 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.11.2003

The Australian Eastern Market Indicator put on three cents on Tuesday, added another two cents on Wednesday before easing three cents on Thursday.

195: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 14 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 16.11.2003

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196: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 7 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 10.11.2003

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197: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 31/10 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 01.11.2003

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198: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week of 10/10 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.10.2003

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199: Falkland Wool Growers for 12 September - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 13.09.2003

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200: Tree Growing in the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.09.2003

Many people write FINN and SARTMA abour growing trees. This letter is typical. The Falklands have a shelterbelt Programme that provides cover for crops as well as animals and other wildlife. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Former Director of Agriculture, Bob Reid, leads tree planters on to a ploughed field at Estancia.

201: Wool Shipments to the UK - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 11.09.2003

The Facilities at Marchwood are not open to Falklands Wool. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Sheep being driven to the then butchery along Ross Road in 1992.

202: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 05 September - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.09.2003

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203: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 29 August - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 30.08.2003

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204: New Subsidy Policy for Farmers - St Helena (Agriculture) - 28.08.2003

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department has implemented a new subsidy policy for farmers.

205: Falkland Wool Growers Weekly Report 08/22 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 24.08.2003

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206: Falkland Wool Growers Report: 15 August - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.08.2003

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207: Camp Matters With Julian Morris - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.08.2003

Find out about the Abattoir, Organic Farming and Finance from Julian Morris.

208: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 08 Aug. 03 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.08.2003

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209: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 25 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 01.08.2003

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210: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 18 July 2003 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 21.07.2003

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211: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 10 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.07.2003

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212: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 04.07.2003

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213: Economic and Governance Advisors Visit - St Helena (Agriculture) - 18.06.2003

There was a financial Management and Planning visit by Ajay Sharma, Economic Advisor and Sarah Holloway, Governance Advisor from the 6th to the 14th of June

214: Falkland Wool Growers Weekly Report - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 14.06.2003

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215: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 06 June - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 08.06.2003

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216: Falklands Fly the Flag at Royal Show - Falklands (Agriculture) - 05.06.2003

the Falklands are participating for the 5th consecutive year in the Royal Show.

217: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 30 May - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 01.06.2003

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218: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 23/05/03 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 25.05.2003

This report by Robert Hall explains what happened in the Wool Market last week.

219: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 16 May 03 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 18.05.2003

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220: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09 May 2003 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 11.05.2003

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221: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02 May - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 05.05.2003

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222: Bad Weather Puts South Georgia Fishery in Peril - Ascension (Agriculture) - 01.05.2003

Bad weather in South Georgia has put three long-liners aground

223: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 11 April - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.04.2003

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224: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 04 April - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.04.2003

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225: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 28 March - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 30.03.2003

Robert Hall Explains the latest in the wool business.

226: Dangerous Chemicals to be Sent Abroad - St Helena (Agriculture) - 28.03.2003

A consultant currently on Island is looking at sending dangerous chemicals to the UK for disposal.

227: The Hill Cove Forest is Dieing - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.02.2003

The Hill Cove Forest is dieing. Find out what the alternatives are for saving it - or not.

228: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 14 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 16.02.2003

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229: FIDC: Morris at the Helm - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.02.2003

The BBC's Jenny Hargreaves finds out what the new General Manager of FIDC is like.

230: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 7 FEB - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 08.02.2003

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market has been doing this week

231: Falkland Wool Growers Report - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 03.02.2003

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232: Cllr Summers Explains Abattoir Finances - Falklands (Agriculture) - 18.01.2003

In this radio interview by Corina Goss from FIBS, Cllr Mike Summers answers some tough questions about abattoir finances.

233: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 03 Jan - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 05.01.2003

The Wool Market is still active over the holiday season

234: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 27 December - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 27.12.2002

In this weekly report by Robert Hall, find out the latest wool news

235: Prime Minister's Seasonal Message to the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.12.2002

In his annual message, the Prime Minister sets the record straight.

236: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 13 December 2002 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 14.12.2002

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237: FIH Release Half Yearly Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 12.12.2002

Find out how Falkland Islands Holdings PLC did for the past 6 monts in this report by David Hudd.

238: Abattoir Gets EU Certification - Falklands (Agriculture) - 22.11.2002

The Abattoir at Sand Bay has achieved EU certification. More follows:

239: Falkland Wool Grower's Report for Week Ending 8 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 12.11.2002

Find out how the Falklands Wool trade is doing from one agent's perspective.

240: Agricultural Show Well on the Way - St Helena (Agriculture) - 08.11.2002

Plans for the Agricultural Show on St.Helena are well underway. Find out more!

241: Falklands: The New Abattoir - Not There Yet - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.11.2002

The New Abattoir is bogged down in red tape but could be exporting meat by next month.

242: New Working Group To Discuss Camp Burning - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.10.2002

Each year farmers in the Falklands burn dead white grass in order to improve their pastures. Sometimes this has disasterous effects.

243: Falklands News Round-up from FIBS - Falklands (Agriculture) - 30.09.2002

In a rare verdict for the Falklands, a man was found not guilty of speeding in the Magistrate's Court this morning.

244: Director of Agriculture apologises for Argentine gaff - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2002

It has been conformed that two members f the Department of Agriculture have visited Argentina to meet with farmers and agricultural scientists.

245: Cattle shoot defended by landholdings manager - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2002

On the 3rd of September, Goose Green was the scene of what has been alleged as carnage by some farmers.

246: Way forward project extensive but worth it - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2002

The recent Way Forward course that was run has raised many questions; such as the cost and who it would benefit.

247: Christmas Postage Rates - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2002

With Christmas looming ever nearer, does the thought of the expense of sending hundreds of Christmas Cards overseas send you into a spin?

248: M/V Sigma in act of mercy - Falklands (Agriculture) - 27.09.2002

The ashes of Anita Flanagan have been scattered in the South Atlantic Ocean over the spot where, 20 years earlier, her husband went down with the ATLANTIC CONVEYOR.