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19/06/2024

Looks like this could be a fun day out!

The Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus is hosting a family fun day on Sunday, June 23.

19/06/2024

"It’s an amazing feat and we’re all in awe of him."

Former footballer Ashley Cain stopped off a Somerset farm shop on Tuesday while completing an Ultraman Challenge to help raise money and…

18/06/2024

Unfortunately, the sheep weren't keen on being fed by Mr Sunak during his visit... 🐏

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, fed sheep at a north Devon farm and hosted a Q and A with farmers.

18/06/2024

"I will not tolerate such inhuman and despicable acts of cruelty."

A popular butcher in Wiltshire has responded after a local farm pleaded guilty to mistreating its pigs.

18/06/2024

How awful!

Dogs have 'attacked' cattle in north Dorset, causing a 'significant disturbance'.

18/06/2024

Can you help?

Avon and Somerset Police have issued advice after a tipping trailer was stolen from Shepton Mallet and a quad bike was stolen from near Taunton.

18/06/2024

What do you think about this?

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system that counts flowers on fruit trees could help farmers boost crop yields and reduce waste, researchers have…

18/06/2024

Did you attend the show?

Chris Riddle 'delighted' with attendance at 2024 Royal Cornwall Show.

17/06/2024

Will you be going this year?

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show will run for two days on Wednesday August 14 and Thursday August 15, marking its 30 year anniversary.

17/06/2024

"The equestrian community plays a really important role in rural life across our county."

A girl was nearly thrown from her horse after being overtaken by a 'careless' driver in a Dorset village.

17/06/2024

Researchers will study data from 24 commercial herds in the UK:

Join crucial research on the impact of removing medicinal zinc oxide from piglet diets. Pig farmers' participation is vital for groundbreaking…

17/06/2024

The footage is awful...

Surrey Police said it will refer itself to the police complaints watchdog following the incident.

16/06/2024

Do you fancy going to this?

A new conference on to help farmers manage climate extremes is taking place at teh Bath & West Showground later this year.

16/06/2024

“Arable farmers, like everyone, have faced a miserable last six months."

Discover the farm harvest journey: from growing crops in fields to their use and how they end up on your plate.

15/06/2024

Have you entered our awards yet? They close soon so make sure to get your nominations in! 🏆

Nominations for the 2024 South West Farmer Awards close on July 31.

15/06/2024

Did you go to this? Looks like a good day out!

More than 1,000 visitors headed to a farm on the outskirts of Beaminster for Open Farm Sunday.

14/06/2024

Can you support Tom with his project? Sounds like it could be step in the right direction:

A FARMER in Cornwall has launched a project to help tackle climate change using biochar.

14/06/2024

What do you think about this?

UK farmers view their farms as vital retirement assets, according to Investec Wealth and Investment research.

14/06/2024

Amazing! 👏

A farmers vs KRFC match in Devon raised £13,000 for charity.

13/06/2024

“These inhumane systems cannot be the future of British farming."

RSPCA calls on the next UK government to ban cages for hens and pigs within 100 days of taking office.

13/06/2024

“The fallow year gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land"

Emily Eavis has said Glastonbury is likely to take a fallow year in 2026.

13/06/2024

Did you watch season three?!

An update on Clarkson's Farm season four has been released by Jeremy Clarkson.

12/06/2024

This looks like it could be a good day out!

Seeds have been planted in preparation for a popular sunflower trail

12/06/2024

What do you think about milk prices this month?

June's farmgate milk prices stay firm. Müller Advantage farmers see 38ppl, a 0.5ppl rise. Standard litre price now 37ppl. Insights from Richard…

12/06/2024

How exciting!

Highly-rated documentary film, Six Inches of Soil, will be screened at an event in Wincanton this week

11/06/2024

“No cheese, Gromit. Look at all this cruelty on RSPCA farms!”

Protesters have covered a portrait of the King with the face of the animated character Wallace from Wallace and Gromit.

11/06/2024

Well done all! 👏

The beef, dairy, sheep and pig champions at the Bath & West Show 2024 have been revealed.

11/06/2024

Our thoughts are with Georgie's loved ones

An inquest has opened into the death of horse rider Georgie Campbell who fell while competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials on May 26

10/06/2024

The proposed store will allow for the farm to increase its current winter slurry storage capacity:

Plans have been submitted to create a new slurry store in Otterhampton near Bridgwater.

10/06/2024

“I think we are at an absolutely pivotal time”

NFU president Tom Bradshaw is calling for a £5.5bn UK agricultural budget, and action on planning rules and trade to support farming.

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Farming Minister Mark Spencer popped in to the Devon Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs agri-debate at the Devon County Show last Friday. Here's what he had to say:

This sounds like a great idea! The Blue Carbon Farming are working with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to allow cattle to graze in wetlands for the first time in 30 years - thanks to Waltzing Matilda! Video credit: SWNS

Farmers converged on Westminster for a tractor protest against “substandard imports and dishonest labelling” they warn are threatening food security. Did you take part yesterday? If you want to share your views, comment below or email me - [email protected]. Save British Farming Video credit: PA

The wonderful Devon Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs county choir performing at the FCN Devon's carol service earlier this week! 🎼👏

"Don't feel like any of you tonight aren't winners, you are setting a standard that is above the norm" Wise words from Stephen Dennis, south west lead for the FCN.

British National Ploughing Championships. Credit: PA

It looks like an amazing day at the British National Ploughing Championships! Did you go? Video credit: PA

Rustikated in Cornwall

Teacher Kate Biddick has realised a long held dream with her new business in cornwall, Rustikated - giving students in need of some extra support a way to learn new skills outside of the classroom, from feeding chickens to mucking out the pony, to gain physical and mental benefits. Find out more about it here: https://bit.ly/3Zy4zUL

Ewe-dini! This is the amazing moment a clever sheep unlocked a gate to let her pals roam free. Three ewes kept escaping their locked pen at Whitehouse Farm Centre in Morpeth - but staff couldn't work out how. Here's how! She even looks left and right before tackling the bolt 🤣 https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/23341803.sheep-opens-gate-bolt-escape-whitehouse-farm-centre/

Four-fifths of the UK's butterflies have declined in the last 50 years - BUT - conservation projects are helping to increase their numbers, a new report from Butterfly Conservation shows 🦋 https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/23295086.butterflies-decline-uk-reports-butterfly-conservation/