4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (348+ words) Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh travelled to Cumbria on Tuesday to begin a packed two-day programme centred on the rural economy and young people working in farming. Among her engagements was a visit to Home Grown Here, a grower-owned co-operative and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (212+ words) A new farming and music festival will move to a Berkshire showground for its second event next year. The Great British Farm-Fest, held for the first time this year, will take place at Newbury Showground from 29 to 31 May 2027. Former Top…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (327+ words) The bonds that many animals develop with one another can be just as strong and meaningful as the relationships that we humans form with them and each other. When they lose those friendships, they're equally as devastated. Beth, a donkey…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (248+ words) Farmers across the South East must vaccinate their animals against the potentially fatal bluetongue "as soon as possible", the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has said. According to government figures published on Thursday, there have now been 517 cases of the virus…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (917+ words) It has been a difficult year for farmers in the West of England as a result of the five heatwaves that have gripped the UK, scorching fields, plummeting crop yields, and leaving us in drought. Climate scientists say extreme weather…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (415+ words) Two more sheep have been infected with the bluetongue virus in the south of Scotland, bringing the total number affected to eight. Latest figures released by the UK government showed the two new bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) infections were found in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (369+ words) Its "business as usual" for zoos and animal attractions across the South West, despite the ongoing bluetongue outbreak. Attractions including Paignton and Newquay Zoos, Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and The Big Sheep, near Ilfracombe said they have all taken precautions…...