£50m Investment to Shield Somerset Communities and Farmers from Future Flooding Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange agriculture floodprotection resilience government infrastructure emergencymanagement The Government has committed £50 million to safeguard Somerset’s residents, farmers, and businesses against escalating flood risks. This significant funding will enable Somerset Council to implement various flood protection … Read More
New Battle Emerges Over Plans for 40 Homes Near Somerset Pig Farm Saturday, May 30, 2026 somerset housing development planning appeal evercreech pigfarm agriculture affordablehousing environment Residents of Evercreech, a small village near Shepton Mallet in Somerset, are gearing up for a renewed fight against plans to build 40 new homes adjacent to an active pig farm. In April 2024, Rubix Strategic Ltd. submitted … Read More
Rescue Plan Proposed for Scrapped Glastonbury Farming Centre by Somerset Council Tuesday, May 26, 2026 glastonbury somerset agriculture farming regeneration community funding infrastructure environment development Somerset Council is considering reviving the £1.3 million Glastonbury food and regenerative farming centre, a project initially abandoned in December 2025 amid controversy. The centre, originally part of a £23.6 million town … Read More
Six Top Spots for Picking Your Own Fruit in and Around Somerset Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset fruit picking pyo strawberries apples raspberries farms local agriculture As summer approaches, the fields of Somerset and nearby regions are brimming with ripe, juicy fruits ready for the picking. Whether it’s strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, or apples, now’s the perfect time to enjoy the … Read More
Agricultural Machinery Firm SFM Technology Enters Administration Friday, May 22, 2026 sfmtechnology administration agriculture machinery royalwarrant insolvency engineering aerospace manufacturing hmrc SFM Technology, a Somerset-based agricultural machinery company, has entered administration, marking a challenging chapter in its long history. Founded in Martock in 1985, the firm originally specialised in fruit harvesting … Read More
Family-Friendly North Somerset Agricultural Show Returns on Bank Holiday Monday Friday, May 1, 2026 agriculture livestock family somerset festival rural entertainment activities show community The 166th North Somerset Agricultural Show is set to take place on Bank Holiday Monday at Wraxall, near Bristol, offering a fun-filled and family-friendly day out for visitors of all ages. This annual event celebrates the … Read More