'We Must Save Future Generations of Farmers from Financial Strain' Sunday, August 31, 2025 farmers farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity rural taxation mentalhealth sustainability brexit Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, visited Warren’s Farm Shop near Cheddar this week to pick strawberries alongside Wells & Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt. During the visit, he called on shoppers to support … Read More
Epic Competitions Await at the Mendip Ploughing Match Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing competition agriculture traditions farming vintage events harvest crafts rural The annual Mendip Ploughing Match is set to draw competitors from far and wide on Wednesday, 24th September, at Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, graciously hosted by Messrs L, S & O Clothier. This year’s event highlights … Read More
Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More
Two Somerset Reservoirs Drop Below Half Capacity Amid National Water Shortfalls Wednesday, August 13, 2025 somerset drought reservoir water-shortage climate-change agriculture wildfire environmentagency heatwave water-conservation England is grappling with serious water shortages, with two key reservoirs in Somerset holding less than half their capacity, officials warn. This alarming shortage comes despite rainfall in July and is compounded by a return … Read More
Councillor Ham Leads Opposition to New Housing Near Somerset Pig Farm Friday, August 8, 2025 somerset evercreech housing planning flooding pigfarm agriculture localcouncil ruraldevelopment community Plans to build 40 new homes near an operational pig farm in Evercreech, Somerset, have been refused following a contentious planning committee meeting. The proposal, submitted by Rubix Strategic Ltd. in April 2024, aimed to … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Opens Up About Feeling 'Inadequate' After Dad Sought Help Sunday, July 27, 2025 countryfile farming advice sustainability wiltshire legacy agriculture family farmers generations In the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson paid a visit to the Lemon family’s historic farm near Wilton, Wiltshire. The farm, a sprawling 1,335-hectare estate dating back to the 16th century, is managed … Read More