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Presents a forecast on the cost of farmers' compliance with the proposed single farm payment (SFP) measures in England, as of April 2004. Details of the publication of a consultation paper regarding the SFP measures; Penalty for noncompliance; Significance of the measures in improving farm management.

Reports on the paper statements returned by livestock farmers to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) to allow correction of mistakes on the database. Response of the BCMS official regarding the return of statements; Amount of information corrected; Information on calls received by BCMS.

Focuses on the potential impact of the reformed Common Agricultural Policy on the subsidies of farmers in Great Britain. Overview of the compromise paper from farm commissioner Franz Fischler; Views on member states that retain schemes for linking subsidies to production; Benefits of the policy to farmers.

Reports on plans made by young farmers of Europe to attack many elements of the European Union Commission's Common agriculture Policy reform during their meeting in Rome. Release of a position paper by the Counseil European des Jaunes Agriculture (CEJA) before the farmers' meeting; Criticism regarding the CEJA proposals.

Reports on the need for livestock farmers to cooperate with their veterinarian in making herd health plans as part of the strategy of the British government for animal health and welfare. Publication on the consultation paper on the strategy.

Reports on the debate of British Liberal Democrats over the future of agriculture and the countryside at the first political conference in September 2002. Policy paper produced by the party; Core of the party's economic rural policy; Action that must be taken by the government to benefit farmers.

Reports on the proposal that would require farmers in Scotland to manage their farm dump as a properly authorized landfill site under the 1999 European Directive on the Landfill of Waste. Consultation paper released by the Scottish Executive regarding the issue; Disposal of farm waste in Scotland.

Reports that farmers in South Downs, England are urged to comment on plans to designate South Downs as a national park. Consultation paper published by the Countryside Agency on the proposal; Comments from Shaun Leavey, the National Farmers' Union south east regional director.

Focuses on the proposed Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) outlined in the Great Britain Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' consultation paper. Concept of NVZ; Requirements for farmers under NVZ; Estimated annual costs to English farms of complying with the proposed NVZ.