Windmill

WINDMILL COUNTRY: Wool industry thrives amid record drought

8 Feb 2012

The latest sheep and goat inventory shows another drop in numbers across the nation. But despite the worst one-year drought in history during 2011 that forced producers to accelerate downsizing or sell-off of herds in Texas, the year brought about the best lamb, wool and pelt markets nationally in a generation.

Iconic windmill sold for £1 to trust

8 Feb 2012

AN iconic south Cambs windmill has been safeguarded after being sold to a trust for £1.

Chairman of Danish windmill maker Vestas resigns

8 Feb 2012

The chairman of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world's biggest wind turbines maker, says he will step down after the company announced last month it would lay off 2,335 people and finish 2011 with poor results.Bent ...