Northumberland farm uses its natural beauty to educate and attract public
Making the most of its surrounding beauty, one farm in Northumberland has made use of its location and diversified into tourism. Liz Falkingham reports.
07 June 2023
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6 min read
Milk price 'rollercoaster' for dairy farmers continues
Dairy farm resilience must not be taken for granted with fears of market contraction as farmers face below cost of production prices amid the cost-of-living squeeze
06 July 2023
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3 min read
This month on the family farm: 'I see his friends jetting off on holiday, having family days out and talking about lovely summer plans'
I am a bit late sharing my blog for July, and honestly, I don't even know where the last month has gone.
08 August 2023
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5 min read
Starting small and reinvesting could build farm diversification success
Funding is a major consideration when farmers start out with a new diversification. Dan Yates from Pitchup.com takes a look at some of the options available
04 July 2023
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4 min read
Beware of tax pitfalls when hosting on-farm music festivals
As Glastonbury Festival is held on Worthy Farm this weekend, farmers have been warned to consider the tax implications of hosting events on-farm
23 June 2023
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3 min read
Northamptonshire farms provide international diversification inspiration
With farmers around the world looking at diversification for a more sustainable future, international students at Harper Adams visited Northamptonshire farms to find out more about their businesses
03 July 2023
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4 min read
Dairy farm links up with Clarkson's farm to boost sales
After appearing on Clarkson's Farm, one dairy farm in the Cotswolds has seen sales increase dramatically. Ruth Wills finds out more.
08 August 2023
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8 min read
Farmers to benefit from extension to PDR
Farmers and landowners will be able to provide more camping pitches after a change in planning law in England
12 July 2023
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3 min read
Welsh dairy farm's ice cream makes it to Downing Street
It was meant to be a small diversification, but somehow one Welsh dairy farm's ice cream made it to Downing Street. Gaina Morgan finds out more.
24 July 2023
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7 min read
Cheese shortages loom as world markets willing to pay more
A disconnect between what UK buyers are willing to pay compared to world markets could see a cheese shortage on supermarket shelves this winter, David Evans, Millbrook Dairy Company co-founder, has warned.
29 September 2022
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1 min read
Farmer finds niche market for fruit and creates successful skincare range
Although fruit it still at the heart of the farm, one family have found a niche market for their product. Jack Watkins finds out more.
13 July 2023
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7 min read
VIDEO: Fan captures Jeremy Clarkson on tractor at Diddly Squat
The Clarkson's Farm star was spotted at his iconic farm shop.
19 July 2023
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1 min read
Blur's Alex James on his farm transition and hosting the Big Feastival in the Cotswolds
Hosting a food and music festival on a 200 acre farm in the Cotswolds has proved to be one of the most adventurous and exciting tasks undertaken by rockstar farmer Alex James
15 August 2023
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6 min read
UK Cheddar market under threat
Dairy analysts have warned of a perfect storm in the Cheddar market
19 September 2023
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2 min read
Farm experiences help strengthen Scottish family business
Working the farm diversification around their family has allowed Fenwick and Jasmine Jackson to build a successful farm experience for the public. Kate Chapman finds out more
10 October 2023
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9 min read
Sheep farmers need to think of consumers when diversifying
As support and funding changes, how can sheep farmers meets customer needs?
13 September 2023
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2 min read
Farmers Guardian Farm Futures launches first exchange on topic of farm diversifications
Farmers Guardian’s first Farm Futures Exchange saw speakers with experience in various diversifications share their advice and top tips with Farm Futures members, as part of a digital roundtable.
21 September 2023
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3 min read
Pumpkin picking grows in popularity
Pumpkin patches and other Halloween events have grown in popularity in recent years, with the public being invited to pick and carve pumpkins on-farm
25 October 2023
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3 min read
Family farm diversification project forced to close down in council planning dispute
Diversification has been highlighted as an important part of family farms being fit for the future, but planning permission has been a stumbling block for many
23 December 2023
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2 min read
Tenanted sector diversification 'at the whim of the landlord'
Tenant farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure permission to diversify, as landlords do not want to ‘perpetuate their security' and, instead, push tenants to 'less favourable' short term Farm Business Tenancies
24 December 2023
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2 min read
From the editor: 'Do not underestimate the power of simply checking in on someone'
This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (December 22)
21 December 2023
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2 min read
Welsh new entrants build meat box business from scratch
With a passion to farm, young couple Hollie and George have built up their business bit by bit. Emily Ashworth meets them to find out more
30 December 2023
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7 min read
Diversification was a 'necessity' for North Yorkshire farm's survival
Sally Robinson runs Valley View Farm in the North Yorkshire Moors which is home to a successful holiday let cottages and a lingerie retail business
31 January 2024
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6 min read
Taking over the farm allows next gen to introduce new breed and focus on regenerative system
Coming home to farm has allowed Anna Blumfield to drive the business in a different direction. Emily Ashworth finds out more
03 February 2024
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6 min read
Major boost for red meat and dairy industry as sales 'soared' during Christmas
AHDB celebrated the performance and demand for the red meat and dairy industry at Christmas
31 January 2024
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2 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier - "I am determined to start the year optimistically"
I hope everyone had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. We enjoyed a busy Christmas, spending time with friends and family in between jobs on the farm
23 January 2024
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2 min read
New rules on Airbnb style short-term lets could impact farmers looking to diversify
Former Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced new rules to give councils greater power to control short-term lets
20 February 2024
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3 min read
NFU Conference 2024: Top takeaways from Rishi Sunak's speech
Rishi Sunak spoke at NFU conference 2024 today (February 20)
20 February 2024
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1 min read
One of the last raw milk cheese producers in Lancashire celebrates return after difficult E. coli outbreak
Mrs Kirkham's Cheese of Preston said over 40 samples of milk and cheese had been tested since the investigation began with no evidence shown of the E. coli outbreak strain
20 February 2024
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4 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier - "Fresh milk often provokes memories about growing up on, or near, a farm"
Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers
23 February 2024
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2 min read