The Farm
21st January 2019
Having had a taste of winter, it now seems that mild weather is to come. Indeed, aside from leafless trees and cruelly trimmed hedges, given the […]
11th December 2018
No doubt I fail, but I do attempt to avoid political issues, however the issue of Brexit is clearly not a party political issue since both […]
3rd December 2018
Well this week has certainly had a real effect on our pastures. Though the Bow Brook remains well below its banks, the fields are now too […]
26th November 2018
After a week in which we have all been in tenterhooks I am very happy to share with you that our TB test on Friday showed […]
20th November 2018
The recent gales have certainly changed the look of the countryside and both given us new colours, and easier identification of trees. Overall there are few […]
12th November 2018
This Saturday saw Boots celebrate his 8th birthday, underlining how fast time is passing for all of us, but also providing another opportunity to celebrate family […]
5th November 2018
Perhaps the most interesting events of this week relate to discussions on the Pasture Fed site. Clause 41 of the Agricultural Bill is generating considerable concern […]
30th October 2018
‘British Summer time’ official ended on Sunday, and fittingly it feels as if winter has really arrived! An hour’s difference to adjust too, and weather that […]
24th October 2018
The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report highlights that agriculture can be part of the solution rather than the problem – we agree! Sustainable […]