hill farming

In your field: Dan Jones - 'These boys are my own version of the South African rugby subs' bench'

In your field

In your field: Dan Jones - 'These boys are my own version of the South African rugby subs' bench'

While a later lambing mostly suits our farming system, this year’s atrocious weather has had even the rams questioning the delayed tupping

clock 23 December 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: 'Farming's traditions, history and heritage should not be seen as an obstacle'

Farm Life

From the editor: 'Farming's traditions, history and heritage should not be seen as an obstacle'

clock 30 November 2023 • 2 min read
Fourth-generation young farmer hopes to continue family hill farm - 'It is the heritage of it; I would like to carry it on'

Farm Life

Fourth-generation young farmer hopes to continue family hill farm - 'It is the heritage of it; I would like to carry it on'

Frank Carr is happy to follow in his family's footsteps. Emily Ashworth visits the young hill farmer to find out more

clock 30 November 2023 • 6 min read
North Country Cheviot proves profitable in the Lake District hills

Livestock

North Country Cheviot proves profitable in the Lake District hills

Switching from one hill breed to another was what Jack and Rachel Cartmel needed on their Lake District hill farm to ensure a sustainable sheep enterprise

clock 01 September 2023 • 6 min read
Traditional way of farming in the Lake District provides perfect balance for nature and food production

Farm Life

Traditional way of farming in the Lake District provides perfect balance for nature and food production

Farming in the hills of the Lake District is not where Jennie Hill thought she would be. But after coming full circle and gaining a tenancy, she has thrown herself into the business. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

clock 05 July 2023 • 5 min read