Somerset’s renowned cider industry is facing challenges this summer due to ongoing drought conditions and recurrent heatwaves. Toby Fry, director of Harry’s Cider Company near Langport, estimates that apple yields may be down …
Somerset’s cherished cider industry is facing significant challenges this summer as drought and prolonged heatwaves threaten apple yields. Toby Fry, director of Harry’s Cider Company near Langport, anticipates a 20-30 per …
The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed to …
A family-run farm in Somerset is set to take centre stage on national television as part of Marks & Spencer’s new advertising campaign. Brue Valley Farm, located in Glastonbury, will be featured this month to promote M&S’s …
Dog owners in England and Wales face a significant update to the law with the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, which took effect on March 18, 2026. This legislation represents one of the biggest changes to …
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has urged Somerset Council to reject plans for a new 30MW solar farm near the M5 motorway in North Newton, a small village south of Bridgwater. The project, proposed by Ampyr Solar Europe and …
Farmers across the UK face a looming inheritance tax (IHT) “time-bomb” as major legislative changes come into effect on April 6, 2026. These changes, introduced in the Finance Act 2026, will impose new limits on Agricultural …
Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat …
Farmers across the West Country are raising the alarm over government plans to impose a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural estates worth over £1 million. They warn this “death tax” could irrevocably damage the future of …
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 British …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has issued a strong warning about recent inheritance tax reforms impacting family-run farms, highlighting the threat they pose to rural communities and national food security. Representing …
A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural areas, …