Farmers urged to take extra measures to avoid being hit by rural crime
FARMERS are being urged to take extra measures to help prevent being hit by rural crime.
The Lakes picks up environmental award
EDEN Valley-based The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes) was awarded the Farmers Weekly Environmental Champion Award from a shortlist nominated by the category judges at The Grosvenor Hotel in London.
Research shows farm diversification growing
NEW research conducted by NFU Mutual has revealed that more farmers are planning to start diversifying activities.
Funding options for farmers roadshow
A COUNTRYSIDE watchdog is running a roadshow aimed at helping farmers with funding options for their businesses.
Farmers warned of spike in quad bike thefts
FARMERS are being urged to be vigilant and increase security this autumn as quad bikes and ATVs continue to be targeted by thieves, new data from NFU Mutual and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) reveals.
Skiddaw Forest in the Lake District fundraising appeal meets target in just six weeks
CUMBRIA Wildlife Trust has reached is £1.25 million fundraising target to secure Skiddaw Forest in just six weeks.
Farm visit and workshop on benefits of hedgerows and trees
FARMERS in the Lowther and Eden Valley are being encouraged to attend a farm visit and workshop to deepen their understanding of the role and benefits of hedgerows and trees on their farm.
Charity heifer sold to raise funds for Nepalese school
LEADING livestock auctioneers Harrison and Hetherington conducted an On Farm sale of Farm Machinery at Midtown Farm on behalf of the Bunting family of Dumfries.
WATCH: First sightings of Cumbria's baby beavers
TWO baby beavers - known as kits - have been born at The Lowther Estate near Penrith.
Egg firm wins Farm of the Future Award
THE PENRITH owner of The Lakes Free Range Egg Company (The Lakes), David Brass, has been awarded the RASE Farm of the Future Award.
