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 […]
Category: Agriculture
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 […]
New Relationship Manager Reinforces Commitment to Farming Sector
Continuing to develop its team of agricultural specialists, Virgin Money has appointed Dale Lawrenson as Relationship Manager. This appointment highlights the bank’s commitment to the agricultural sector during what are changing and […]
New grant available for those farming in protected landscapes
H&H Land & Estates discuss new Farming in Protected Landscapes Grant, which aims to support projects addressing nature recovery, climate change, people and place. A new programme of grants has […]
Borderway Agri-Expo honours industry legend
Leading Livestock Showcase marks legacy of one of the UK’s most noted Auctioneers, David Thomlinson, who spent his lifetime’s career working for Harrison & Hetherington. In recognition of one of […]
Farm-focused Financial Specialist to Head to Rural Business Awards Regional Final
Cumbrian R&D Tax Credit and grant funding specialist, Growthviser, is a Northern-area finalist for the ‘Best Rural Professional Services Business’ in the prestigious Rural Business Awards 2021/22. Growthviser has been recognised […]
Top farming podcaster to feature on Armstrong Watson’s An Audience With….
The host of the Rock & Roll Farming podcast is set to switch roles when he becomes the next guest to feature on Armstrong Watson’s An Audience With… series. Farmers […]
Advocate for women in agriculture to feature on Armstrong Watson’s ‘An Audience With…’ series
Cumbrian-based accountancy firm Armstrong Watson has announced Annabel Hamilton as the next guest to feature on its popular agriculture series ‘An Audience With…’ The 30-year-old, who is strong advocate for […]
Davidson & Robertson set to support NFU Cumbria members
A firm of rural surveyors and consultants with a Cumbrian base, has been accepted onto the NFU supportpanel which offers assistance to its members Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has offices […]
NEMSA welcomes Eden Farm Supplies as new sponsor
NEMSA – the North of England Mule Sheep Association – has unveiled a new sponsor, Eden Farm Supplies (Brough) Ltd. It is regarded as a fitting partnership between one of […]
Rural Payments Agency launches Countryside Stewardship for 2021
AS one of the leading Land Agency firms in the North, H&H Land & Estates highlight key changes made to Capital Grants within the updated scheme for 2021. Launched on 9 February […]
Scott Donaldson takes up leading role within the livestock industry
AFTER over ten years with Harrison & Hetherington (H&H), the last two as joint Managing Director, it has been announced that Scott Donaldson will take on the role of Managing Director of […]
MP leads cross-party group to urge Government to protect farmers by maintaining payments through Brexit transition
LOCAL MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron, is leading calls for the Government to protect family farmers by maintaining current farm payments until […]
Cumbrian farmers calling on new service to help with essential tasks – the Vet Tech
CUMBRIAN farmers are increasingly calling on a new service to help with essential tasks – the Vet Tech. Vet Techs are trained to carry out jobs such as vaccinations, stress-free […]
Carr’s Billington new supplier of market leading Teagle machinery
AGRICULTURAL supplier Carr’s Billington has revealed an exclusive new contract with market-leading machinery manufacturer Teagle. Its six machinery depots will now be stocking the British manufacturers range of bale processors, fertiliser […]
Farmers’ leader makes plea for clear Brexit policy
THE president of the National Farmers’ Union has highlighted the need to clarify trading standards for the food supply chain across Cumbria as talks on Brexit enter their final phase. […]
New Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank Agricultural Manager for Cumbria and North Lancashire
CLYDESDALE and Yorkshire Bank, owned by Virgin Money UK continues to build on its farm presence and support to agriculture in Cumbria and North Lancashire with the news of Sara […]