Harrison & Hetherington has named its main pedigree auction ring, ‘Ring 3 The David Thomlinson Ring’ in honour of previous Managing Director. Harrison & Hetherington is delighted to announce that ring 3 will […]
Category: Agriculture
Cumbrian chef Dan McGeorge wins a prestigious accolade at Craft Guild of Chefs’ Awards
Leading hospitality names such as Gary Jones and Alistair Birt were among those recognised at a glittering ceremony for the esteemed Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2022, which also saw […]
Support for Eden Agribusinesses as Council partners with Farmer Network
Through its Inspiring Eden programme and working in partnership with the Farmer Network, Eden District Council is unveiling a fully-funded support package for farmers in the area. The programme has […]
Feel good factor film for Lakes’ farmers
In the wake of a pioneering publication showcasing why farming matters to the Lake District’s iconic landscapes for nature recovery and climate action, a new film follows in its footsteps. […]
Learn life-saving skills at first aid course for farmers
A FIRST AID course for farmers offering practical skills to deal with life-threatening on-farm accidents is being held next month. The course, which takes place at Carlisle’s Borderway Mart, has […]
Kendal artisan butcher encourages future farmers
Artisan butcher Robert Unwin, owner of Lake District butcher’s shop Roast Mutton, is helping support North West Auction Mart’s Young Handler’s Competition 2021-22. As with previous years this highly regarded […]
New face joins Davidson & Robertsons team to support farming resilience
The significant changes to support for farming and land management have increased the level of enquiries at Davidson & Roberson (D&R), leading to the appointment of Abigail Wass as Assistant […]
Penrith Show plant a tree for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
To mark 50 years on the showfield, and to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Penrith Show has planted a commemorative oak tree on the field that has been their home […]
Skelton Show seeks volunteers for return of annual event
After a gap of two years due to the pandemic, Skelton Show is determined to return and host its 126th show on Saturday 2nd July 2022 in the picturesque setting of […]
Hedgelaying training days at Gaythorne Hall
Volunteers from the Asby and Crosby Ravensworth tree groups, Friends of the Lake District and others enjoyed three days of hedgelaying last week at Gaythorne Hall in the heart of […]
New Trustee appointed to the Dick Harrison Trust
The Dick Harrison Trust has appointed Martin Hall as a new Trustee following the retirement of well-known farmer and long serving Trustee, David Goldie. Martin Hall is Senior Director and […]
New Penrith Show Secretary for 50th year on the field
Plans are afoot to celebrate 50 years of Penrith show at its current location – Brougham Hall. Leading the administration and running of the show will be new Secretary Andy […]
Leading land agency H&H Land & Estates appoint new head for South Lakes team
One of the North’s leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, H&H Land & Estates, announces the appointment of Head of Land Agency for its South Lakes Team As it continues to expand […]
MP accuses Conservatives of undermining Cumbrian farmers in Australia trade deal
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron slammed Conservative ministers for throwing Cumbrian farmers under a bus in their new trade deal […]
Volunteers needed at Dam Mire Wood, Threlkeld
Landscape charity Friends of the Lake District is delighted to be starting the New Year by offering people a chance to get involved with an exciting new project in Threlkeld […]
‘One of the greenest things the Government can do is to keep farmers farming’
Speakers at the Northern Farming Conference shone a spotlight on the impact of Brexit, the transition of agri support schemes and the Covid-19 pandemic on UK farming and agriculture. The […]
Lakes food business best in the North
Jon Watson, owner of Heritage Meats based at Yew Tree Farm, Coniston, has just discovered that he has won two prestigious national awards in the Great British Food Awards 2021. […]
Cumbrian hill farm to appear on BBC Countryfile
A Lake District farm is set to appear in BBC’s flagship countryside show Countryfile on Sunday 15 August at 6.30pm. Yew Tree Farm, Coniston, run by Jon & Jo Watson is […]