Welcome to Sunday Stories, a miniseries hosted by Becca and Lizzie, in which they delve into the latest farming and countryside book releases. In this first episode, they share their thoughts on Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Diddly Squat: ‘Til The Cows Come Home’, reading extracts, discussing chapters and, as always, reacting from their different perspectives. Grab a... Continue Reading →
In this Future Farm Finance webinar, farm finance experts advise on how you can protect business cash flow at a time of soaring ag inflation. We look at: - How to reduce the impact of a volatile market on your farm business? - Should you start with an energy audit and what are the affordable... Continue Reading →
As of Monday 7 November, all kept birds - whether they are large free-range flocks or hobby racing pigeons - will have to be kept indoors or in covered outdoor cages. Biosecurity measures like disinfecting vehicles, equipment and boots are required as well as bans on the movement of live birds. Extreme measures for an extreme... Continue Reading →
24 Oct 2022 by Mo Metcalf Fisher Following a meeting of Oxfordshire County Council last week where councillors debated an unpopular ban on meat and dairy, a letter from the Countryside Alliance has been published in print by the Oxford Mail. Dear Editor For anyone tuned into the recent full meeting of Oxfordshire County Council, it would have been... Continue Reading →
by Deborah Hadfield Kevin and Val Russell run Hawkstone Falconry in Yorkshire. With the bird flu outbreak following two years of covid, businesses such as theirs are struggling. For Val, the issue is made worse as her work was a lifeline after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Working with the birds boosted her mental health. ... Continue Reading →
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