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
Six Great Spots for Pick Your Own Fruit Around Somerset Saturday, May 23, 2026 somerset fruit pickyourown apples berries farms localproduce summer family outdoor As summer ripens into full swing, the fields around Somerset are bursting with delicious fruits ready for picking. If you’ve been craving the sweet taste of freshly picked berries and apples, there’s no better way to satisfy … Read More
Government Doubles Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Protect Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold government farming agriculture business relief farms finance On Tuesday 23 December, the government announced a significant increase in the Agricultural and Business Property Relief (ABPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the individual threshold will rise from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More
Somerset Housing Plans Threaten Local Farms and Community Needs, Say Campaigners Thursday, October 30, 2025 somerset watchet development farms housing affordable planning community environment council Plans to build 230 new homes and commercial space on Parsonage Farm near Watchet in Somerset have sparked strong opposition from local residents and campaign groups. Critics warn the development could lead to the permanent … Read More
Fury Mounts as ‘Death Tax’ Threatens Family Farms and Food Security Sunday, September 14, 2025 inheritance tax farming agriculture protest farms foodsecurity farmers policy britain 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 … Read More
Discovering Somerset's Culinary Delights Saturday, April 26, 2025 somerset foodies farms festival producers sustainable eco-conscious community agriculture regenerative Sweeping across the picturesque Somerset countryside, the Somerset Food Trail Festival is set to captivate visitors from July 18 to July 27, offering an exclusive look into the region’s progressive and eco-friendly food … Read More