Farm Life

Defras view that dog attacks on sheep can be stopped by training them with biscuits is naive nonsense, National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker has said.

Phillip Mogford, 20, is from Landkey, Devon. He works on his parents’ beef, sheep and arable farm.

A passion for the Jersey cow has been passed through the Royal family over many years. Here Emily Ashworth finds out more about The Queen’s love of this historic breed.

THE online sale of working sheep dogs hosted by Farmers Marts, R.G. Jones, Dolgellau, topped at 25,500 setting what is thought to be a new record for a male dog.

Families living in fuel poverty in rural areas will be left 450 poorer than urban ones by Octobers energy price rise

Families living in fuel poverty in rural areas will be left 450 poorer than urban ones by October’s energy price rise

Farmers looking to beat rising energy costs by going ‘off grid’ in favour of red diesel-powered generators are being warned they could risk being targeted by thieves looking to cash in on larger fuel stocks.

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.

The Government has pledged more than £100m to help level up rural communities and businesses, it has been announced.

Planting more trees and woodlands is a key part of the Government’s plan to level up the rural economy and deliver for nature, people and jobs, according to Defra.