Take a Virtual Tour: Somerset Dairy Farmer Showcases His Favourite Livestock Sunday, July 13, 2025 dairy farming cows technology agriculture somerset livestock milking innovation fertility To celebrate Cow Appreciation Day, dairy farmer Mike Jones, Dairy Technical Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, has opened the gates of the South West Dairy Development Centre at Shepton Mallet for a special virtual tour. … Read More
Wiltshire MP Criticizes Government’s Industrial Strategy for Overlooking Rural Economy Thursday, July 10, 2025 wiltshire industrialstrategy ruraleconomy levellingup agriculture manufacturing defence netzero southwest ukgovernment The UK government’s recently published Industrial Strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Sarah Gibson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham, who argues that Wiltshire has been completely overlooked despite its … Read More
Mega Somerset Solar Farm Set to Power 18,000 Homes Moves Closer to Approval Thursday, July 10, 2025 somerset solar renewable energy community biodiversity sustainability planning agriculture education The development of a substantial solar farm in Somerset, capable of powering 18,000 homes, has taken a significant step forward with the submission of a planning application. Belltown Power has formally applied to North … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Urges to Protect Rare Pig Breeds in Moving Appeal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 adamhenson ayorkshirefarm cotswolds largeblack pigbreeds farming conservation britishfarms agriculture heritage Adam Henson, the beloved Channel 5 presenter known from A Yorkshire Farm, has delivered a heartfelt plea to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest pig breeds. On a recent episode broadcast from his Cotswolds farm, he … Read More
Farm Shop Appeal Moves to Planning Inspector After Council Rejection Monday, July 7, 2025 farmshop planning appeal wiltshire countryside development landscape parking agriculture malmesbury Plans to establish a farm shop and cafe at Home Farm in Burton Hill, Corston, near Malmesbury, are now in the hands of a planning inspector following a refusal by Wiltshire Council. Steve Baker submitted the application in … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Reveals Challenges of Battling TB on the Farm Sunday, July 6, 2025 countryfile farming tuberculosis wildlife farmers britain newzealand animals tbtesting agriculture Countryfile returned to BBC Two screens on Sunday, 6 July, with Adam Henson hosting the first of four special episodes that explore the lives and struggles of farming families across the UK. Kicking off in Leicestershire, … Read More