Dont forget rural-urban digital divide, says CLA
The CLA today (18 October) issued a reminder not to forget the rural-urban digital divide during Get Online Week. The Association warned that businesses and communities in rural areas without an adequate broadband service continue to be digitally disadvantaged. CLA President William Worsley said: One in five people in rural communities is still unable to […]
80% of West Midlands’ Historic Farmsteads Still In Active Use, Says New Study
Historic farm buildings are contributing significantly to the 21st century economy and countryside, according to a new study of over 22,000 historic farmsteads in the West Midlands. The West Midlands Farmsteads and Landscapes Project was conducted by English Heritage in collaboration with Advantage West Midlands and local authorities to promote new uses for historic farmsteads, […]
A perfect fit Shaun the Sheep and Farm Stay UK
The two farm inspired organisations join forces!… Farm Stay UK is delighted to announce that it is working with Aardmans Shaun the Sheep to encourage families and children to learn more about farming and the countryside. New farm friendly packs have been created by Farm Stay UK, featuring Shaun, for the organisations farm accommodation, which […]
Inaugural Northern Farming Conference hailed a great success
Speaking after the inaugural Northern Farming Conference, held on Friday 15 October, Harry Chrisp – farmer, solicitor and Chairman of the organising Committee – said: We had well over 200 people attend the event today at Newcastle racecourse. They were treated to a range of expert and entertaining speakers, providing policy, technical and practical advice […]
FUW consults members on Levy increase move
Following the launch by Hybu Cig Cymru of a consultation paper on increasing red meat levies in Wales, the Farmers Union of Wales is consulting its county branches on the proposed increases. The first levy increase in a decade, if approved, would see farmers and processors paying an extra 16p for sheep, 1.10 for cattle […]
Doc Martin steals the show
The British Horse Societys Drawing the Line campaign to halt the indiscriminate breeding of horses, received a huge boost with an exciting and tense evening at its Cambridge charity auction. In excess of 33,000 has been raised and with further auctions to take place later this year, we are sure that the campaign will prove […]
Quango cuts must not affect independent advice on animal welfare
Commenting on the Governments announcement regarding the fate of its quangos (quasi autonomous non-governmental organisations), Harvey Locke, President of the British Veterinary Association, said: The BVA is relieved that the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) has not been abolished entirely, however its reconstitution as a committee of experts must be done in such a way […]
Farm Bed and Breakfast wins North East England Taste Award
Farm Stay member, Low Urpeth Farm Bed and Breakfast near Durham, has captured the Bronze medal in the prestigious Taste North East England Tourism Awards for creating an inspirational breakfast which is the pride of the region. The award recognises the awe-inspiring Cracking Urpeth Breakfast which showcases the best local produce from the region and is […]
Dairy farmers encouraged to break into ice-cream market
Dairy farmers are enjoying huge success in diversifying into the ice cream market and there is plenty of room for expansion according to the Ice Cream Alliance Ice cream manufacturing has become a popular route for hard pressed dairy farmers looking for higher yields from their milk. And according to Zelica Carr – Chief Executive […]
