Farming

Owner of Tyers Hall Farm in Barnsley, Jimmy Dickinson, with Red Poll cows in 2024. Courtesy of Tyers Hall Farm.

Farmer warns full impact of drought won't be felt until early next year

Sheep will not feature at this year's Glendale Show, event organisers have announced

Sheep will not feature at this year's Glendale Show, event organisers have announced

Another North East show cancels livestock events over bluetongue fears

Cann Lane in Aston by Budworth

Cann Lane in Aston by Budworth

Tributes to father-and-son farmers who died after falling into slurry tank

Will Pedley passed away aged 15 on his family farm on August 28

Will Pedley passed away aged 15 on his family farm on August 28

Sheep auctioned in memory of farming family’s ‘brilliant’ 15-year-old son

Sheep farmers urged to back vaccine survey amid bluetongue concerns

Emergency services were called to reports of an industrial incident on a farm in Aston by Budworth on Wednesday, August 26

Emergency services were called to reports of an industrial incident on a farm in Aston by Budworth on Wednesday, August 26

Two men killed after falling into industrial slurry tank on farm

Mole Valley Feed Solution’s Dr Chris Bartram

Mole Valley Feed Solution’s Dr Chris Bartram

Farmers urged to boost dairy margins as milk price pressures grow

The 112th Wensleydale Show is set to return to Leyburn, bringing thousands of visitors together for a celebration of farming, food and rural life at one of North Yorkshire’s longest-running agricultural events

The 112th Wensleydale Show is set to return to Leyburn, bringing thousands of visitors together for a celebration of farming, food and rural life at one of North Yorkshire’s longest-running agricultural events

Wensleydale Show returns with dinosaurs, livestock and family fun

Dr Hayley Bird with her CCM Herdwick champion, joined by judge Helen Wray

Dr Hayley Bird with her CCM Herdwick champion, joined by judge Helen Wray

Scarborough breeder claims top honours at Skipton rare breeds show

An aerial shot of the Bellingham Show

An aerial shot of the Bellingham Show

Popular section of Northumberland show cancelled amid bluetongue fears

Diana Bird with the champion Wensleydale shearling ram and judge Bradley Chandler

Diana Bird with the champion Wensleydale shearling ram and judge Bradley Chandler

Stylish shearling ram takes 900gns top at Skipton CCM Wensleydale highlight

Yorkshire Langver - overall supreme champion

Yorkshire Langver - overall supreme champion

Yorkshire sheep breeder wins top UK honour at Valais Blacknose event

Across the UK, there have been 556 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season – including the eight cases in Scotland.

Across the UK, there have been 556 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season – including the eight cases in Scotland.

Rise in confirmed bluetongue cases in Scotland as control zone introduced

The Metcalfe family of Metcalfe Farms - major sponsors of the NSA North Sheep 2007

The Metcalfe family of Metcalfe Farms - major sponsors of the NSA North Sheep 2007

Sheep showcase secures support from Yorkshire farming businesses

White Park cattle at Castle Howard. Photo by David Scott

White Park cattle at Castle Howard. Photo by David Scott

Rare White Park cattle arrive at stately home in 30-year conservation scheme

Sheep farmers are urged to widen their worm monitoring programmes

Sheep farmers are urged to widen their worm monitoring programmes

Sheep farmers urged to watch for growing Barber’s pole worm threat

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate and stay alert for signs of bluetongue as cases continue to spread northwards across England, with industry leaders warning the outbreak could worsen in the months ahead

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate and stay alert for signs of bluetongue as cases continue to spread northwards across England, with industry leaders warning the outbreak could worsen in the months ahead

Farmers urged to vaccinate livestock as bluetongue spreads north

Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food

Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food

Partnership aims to strengthen support for British farmers and produce

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK”

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK”

Salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials

Report author Harry Epsom

Report author Harry Epsom

New report explores why soil health is vital for modern farming

Leading the heifers at £2500 was the first prize Limousin from Lyndale House

Leading the heifers at £2500 was the first prize Limousin from Lyndale House

Limousin bullocks in demand at Barnard Castle show and sale of store cattle

Farming minister Stephen Morgan (centre) and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to F G Pryor & Son Ltd, Colwyn Farm near Truro, Cornwall

Farming minister Stephen Morgan (centre) and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to F G Pryor & Son Ltd, Colwyn Farm near Truro, Cornwall

Burnham says government needs to win back trust of farmers

Pitchup.com recommits its support for The Farming Community Network (FCN) for athird year running

Pitchup.com recommits its support for The Farming Community Network (FCN) for athird year running

Farming charity support renewed as pressure grows on rural families

Yorkshire Air Ambulance will continue to benefit from a longstanding partnership with animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Bros Ltd after the company renewed its principal partnership for a further three years.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance will continue to benefit from a longstanding partnership with animal feed manufacturer I’Anson Bros Ltd after the company renewed its principal partnership for a further three years.

Animal feed firm extends air ambulance support after £150k raised

Edward and Reuben Williamson

Edward and Reuben Williamson

Young brothers turn their love of farming into 100,000 online followers

Sheep graze in dried-out pastureland as the hot weather conditions continue

Sheep graze in dried-out pastureland as the hot weather conditions continue

Farmers will receive package of support to manage drought pressures – PM

From left, Kathryn Philips and Richard Schofield of Field Nurse, GYS Chief Cheese & Dairy Steward Caroline Bell and Lucy Wiltshire of Saint Michael’s Hospice

From left, Kathryn Philips and Richard Schofield of Field Nurse, GYS Chief Cheese & Dairy Steward Caroline Bell and Lucy Wiltshire of Saint Michael’s Hospice

Great Yorkshire Show cheese auction reaches £70,000 milestone for good causes

The Scottish Government is reviewing movement controls as bluetongue cases increase elsewhere in the UK

The Scottish Government is reviewing movement controls as bluetongue cases increase elsewhere in the UK

Second Scottish farm tests positive for bluetongue

With the show principals at the latest Craven Dairy Auction are, from left, judge Jacob Wellock, champion Mark Smith, reserve champion Henry Hitchen and Richard Crowther, of sponsors Genus ABS

With the show principals at the latest Craven Dairy Auction are, from left, judge Jacob Wellock, champion Mark Smith, reserve champion Henry Hitchen and Richard Crowther, of sponsors Genus ABS

Debut dairy judge Jacob Wellock bags brace at Skipton

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime Jo Coles on Langdale Moor

York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime Jo Coles on Langdale Moor

Disposable barbecue ban urged one year after start of major moorland fire

Lewis Botham who had a sudden cardiac arrest just a day before his 26th birthday on July, 15 2024.

Lewis Botham who had a sudden cardiac arrest just a day before his 26th birthday on July, 15 2024.

Farm worker's 'miraculous' recovery highlights importance of CPR

Right, Earl Parker, 79, from Skipton, who collapsed while on a motorcycle ride, has paid tribute to farmer Ashley Hird, left, after he helped save his life in the Yorkshire Dales

Right, Earl Parker, 79, from Skipton, who collapsed while on a motorcycle ride, has paid tribute to farmer Ashley Hird, left, after he helped save his life in the Yorkshire Dales

Farmer hailed a hero after saving stroke victim in remote Yorkshire Dales

Sheep farmers across the UK are being urged to prepare for the growing threat of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) as cases continue to rise ahead of the breeding and store sales season

Sheep farmers across the UK are being urged to prepare for the growing threat of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) as cases continue to rise ahead of the breeding and store sales season

Fresh bluetongue guidance issued to sheep farmers as disease surges across UK

Tanco i73 BaleShear in action

Tanco i73 BaleShear in action

Farm safety warning issued over silage bale handling in North East and North Yorks

Cumbria farmers are being invited to join a new county-wide initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting the long-term future of farming through a partnership involving Cumbria Farmer Network and Cumbria Community Foundation.

Cumbria farmers are being invited to join a new county-wide initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and supporting the long-term future of farming through a partnership involving Cumbria Farmer Network and Cumbria Community Foundation.

New farming initiative to support clusters across Cumbria

Changing parasite patterns force farmers to rethink how they protect flocks

Borderway Agri Expo in Carlisle will expand with the addition of the British Limousin and British Charolais national calf shows, bringing the event’s total number of national calf championships to seven.

Borderway Agri Expo in Carlisle will expand with the addition of the British Limousin and British Charolais national calf shows, bringing the event’s total number of national calf championships to seven.

Borderway Agri Expo to host two more national championships

Upper Farm Campsite

Upper Farm Campsite

UK farm holidays booming as more people want to 'get back to basics'

A 24-hour charity sheep

A 24-hour charity sheep

Farm hosts 24-hour charity sheep shear in memory of three young people

A combine harvester fire in Dalton Piercy near Hartlepool has prompted a warning for farmers.

A combine harvester fire in Dalton Piercy near Hartlepool has prompted a warning for farmers.

Fire brigade warning after combine blaze as larger incident avoided

Young farming stars shortlisted for 2026 British awards finals

Andrew Wilkinson said he has a lifetime of memories on The Scoreby Estate outside York

Andrew Wilkinson said he has a lifetime of memories on The Scoreby Estate outside York

Sadness as farmer's 93-year family link to estate set to end

Baked Bluemin White

Baked Bluemin White

North Yorkshire cheese named among best in UK for second time

Max Robinson, a 19-year-old trainee auctioneer at CCM Skipton, has been named Northern Area Young Stockman of the Year, adding to a string of recent stock judging successes.

Max Robinson, a 19-year-old trainee auctioneer at CCM Skipton, has been named Northern Area Young Stockman of the Year, adding to a string of recent stock judging successes.

North Yorkshire auctioneer excels in young farmers competitions

Farmer John Dawson of Bleak Bank

Farmer John Dawson of Bleak Bank

Hundreds discover more about farming life at Yorkshire Dales open event

The National Sheep Association is urging sheep farmers to take the growing threat of bluetongue seriously as cases of the midge-borne BTV-3 virus continue to rise, warning livestock producers against complacency.

The National Sheep Association is urging sheep farmers to take the growing threat of bluetongue seriously as cases of the midge-borne BTV-3 virus continue to rise, warning livestock producers against complacency.

Warning for sheep farmers as bluetongue cases soar

Farming leaders warn a shortage of experienced shearers could delay shearing, increasing the risk of flystrike, heat stress and other animal welfare issues

Farming leaders warn a shortage of experienced shearers could delay shearing, increasing the risk of flystrike, heat stress and other animal welfare issues

Sheep shearing visa change 'reckless' and could harm animal welfare

West Mercia Police has urged farmers to stay alert following reports of a suspected TikTok challenge encouraging people to start fires

West Mercia Police has urged farmers to stay alert following reports of a suspected TikTok challenge encouraging people to start fires

Police warn farmers after bale fires linked to social media challenge

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack with their repeat first prize Suffolks at CCM’s second store lambs fixture, joined by show judge William Marshall

Robert Metcalfe and son Jack with their repeat first prize Suffolks at CCM’s second store lambs fixture, joined by show judge William Marshall

Strong show of store lambs at second CCM sale

Aerworx Aeration Demonstration

Aerworx Aeration Demonstration

New farming roadshow to offer fresh insights into improving soil health

Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s warn next food shock 'not a question of if but when'

A crop fire in Filey

A crop fire in Filey

Firefighters called to 20 acre North Yorkshire crop fire

Lamb sale at Scots Gap Auction Mart, July 2014

Lamb sale at Scots Gap Auction Mart, July 2014

'Disappointment' as auction mart announces 'immediate closure'

Craig Kempson, left, with his 6,800gns top price Skipton bitch, Brobar Trim, joined by buyer, 20-year-old working shepherd Dylan Whittaker

Craig Kempson, left, with his 6,800gns top price Skipton bitch, Brobar Trim, joined by buyer, 20-year-old working shepherd Dylan Whittaker

Brobar Trim tops Skipton sheep dog sales at 6,800gns