Rural counties like Cumbria have a bright future, according to a report released today by one of the UK’s leading Altnet brands, Fibrus. ‘The Future of Rural Communities’ report challenges […]
Category: Agriculture
Home-grown talent joins legal firm’s top-ranked agriculture team
A Cumbrian legal firm has welcomed one of its newly qualified solicitors to its nationally recognised agriculture team. Sam Fawcett began his legal career with Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors two years […]
Online connectivity supporting the agricultural sector this summer
With many agricultural businesses across Cumbria already benefiting from improved digital infrastructure and as access to faster, more reliable services continues to expand, the Connecting Cumbria team is encouraging everyone […]
All about egg production – an Insightful visit for McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers
Harry Morley, one of McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers (PYF), has shared his experience of his placement year at The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes). The 2024-25 group of […]
Paragon Veterinary Group opens woodland walk in Newbiggin to the public with help from local pupils’
A brand-new woodland walk was officially opened to the public by 50 excited schoolchildren yesterday. Paragon Veterinary Group has turned over three hectares of its land at Newbiggin near Penrith […]
Keyhole surgery improves outcomes in cattle
A Cumbrian veterinary practice is at the forefront of using cutting edge keyhole surgery in cattle. Paragon Veterinary Group was one of the first in the country to embrace the […]
Strong Results at Spring Land Auction for H&H Land & EstatesLand at Mountain View Farm sells for 50% above guide price
The South Lakes office of H&H Land & Estates have successfully sold 28.87 acres of land at Mountain View Farm, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, achieving a total of £184,000, well above the overall guide price of £120,000. […]
“A Step in the Right Direction – But Still Falling Short” – is the Message from H&H Land & Estates as HLS Payment Increases Leave Farmers Frustrated
Farmers and land managers currently in Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements will see increased payment rates from December 2025, following a long-awaited announcement from DEFRA aimed at aligning HLS with […]
Noted auctioneer takes up his gavel for H&H Land & Estates
H&H Land & Estates, one of Cumbria’s leading rural property experts, has announced that renowned Harrison & Hetherington auctioneer David Holliday will conduct its specialist farm, land, and property sales […]
Lakeland farm with farming, environmental, and development potential on the market
H&H Land & Estates is proud to bring to market Borwicks Aynsome, a 324-acre farm located in the heart of Cumbria’s beautiful Cartmel Valley. A once-in-a-generation opportunity, this highly versatile and historic […]
All Laced Up with Poultry – H&H Launches First-Ever Online Poultry Sale for Renowned Breeder Steve Dace
Harrison & Hetherington are proud to announce their first-ever online poultry sale. This virtual auction is a retirement sale on behalf of respected breeder Steve Dace of Cheshire Poultry, and will […]
Australian Auctioneer Joins Harrison & Hetherington for UK Internship
Harrison & Hetherington are pleased to welcome Jack Harper, a 23-year-old livestock auctioneer from Australia, who has arrived in the UK to gain first-hand experience of the Britishlivestock auctioneering industry. […]
Borderway UK Dairy Expo Crowns Mag Pandor as Supreme Champion
The sun was shining for a second time on Mag Pandor when it scooped Supreme Champion at Harrison & Hetherington’s 2025 Borderway UK Dairy Expo The 2025 Borderway UK Dairy Expo […]
Cumbrian MP pledges to support farmers in Parliament following constituency meeting
A Cumbrian MP has pledged to listen to farmers and advocate for their interests in Parliament following a meeting in his constituency. Markus Campbell-Savours, the Labour MP for Penrith and […]
Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025 Set to Showcase Top Dairy Genetics and Future Industry Talent
With over 400 livestock entries this, the 13th Borderway UK Dairy Expo, sees some of Cumbria’s finest dairy genetics attending, to be judged by a panel of the dairy industry’s brightest […]
Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart thanks its local farming community
An open invitation from the H&H Group to a social evening at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart to meet with friends, colleagues, and Agri-Influencers Charlotte Ashley and Rebecca Wilson. The farming […]
Penrith Farmer joins Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025 judging panel
Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to announce a brilliant panel of home-grown judges for their flagship Dairy event,Borderway UK Dairy Expo, […]
Farm businesses urged to evaluate Budget impact and plan ahead
Farm businesses are being urged not to panic or make knee-jerk reactions following the Autumn Budget but to instead consider their options and take a measured approach. Agricultural specialists at […]