BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson Receives Outpouring of Support After Sharing Heartbreaking Farm Update Saturday, July 26, 2025 countryfile farming drought agriculture cotswolds adamhenson farmers livestock crops climate Fans of BBC’s Countryfile were deeply moved after Adam Henson shared a heartfelt update about the struggles his farm is facing due to an intense drought. While Adam is widely recognized for his work on the show, he also … Read More
Britain's Most Controversial Allotments Secure Planning Permission Tuesday, July 22, 2025 allotments planning greenbelt northsomerset roots agriculture community controversy sustainability conservation After a prolonged and heated dispute, a highly divisive allotment project near Bristol has finally received full planning permission. Roots, a private allotment company, began transforming a meadow in North Somerset into 700 … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson: From Famous Farming Family to Wife’s Courageous Cancer Battle Sunday, July 13, 2025 adamhenson countryfile farming gloucestershire cancer bbc agriculture family cotswold television Adam Henson has been a familiar and trusted face on British television since he joined Countryfile in 2001. As one of the programme’s longstanding presenters, alongside names like Helen Skelton and Tom Heap, Adam has become … Read More
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