The first of our “Profit from Grass” events took place at Nibthwaite Grange last night with grateful thanks to host farmer, John Atkinson. Over 25 farmers attended and listened to James Bretherton of AgScope talk about the benefits of diverse swards in reducing fertiliser use. We finished with a BBQ and chat in sunshine – […]
Last Friday, Yorkshire Dales Council member, David Airey, welcomed Janet Hughes, the head of Defra’s Future Farming and Countryside Programme, to his farm near Sutton in Craven. This was followed by a meeting at Skipton Auction mart with other members of our Yorkshire Dales Council. It was a great opportunity to discuss the concerns tenants […]
The Farmer Network is organising two workshops on the topic of Planning Farm Succession and Retirement on: Thursday 9th June at the Wensleydale Pantry at Hawes with McGarry & Co Solicitors and Walter Dawson & Son accountants Wednesday 15th June at the Hired Lad, Penrith with Victoria Ivinson of Douglas Home & Co Both workshops […]
Sleastonhow, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1LX Carbon Calling is taking place on Saturday 25th June at Sleastonhow, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1XL. Greg Judy – regenerative grazier from Missouri – is the headline speaker on Saturday 25th June and will be running a workshop on Sunday 26th June. Nic Renison and Liz Genever recently did […]
