Farming

Alicia Chivers

RABI selected Charity of the Year finalist
RABI’s support for the farming community has received national recognition in the prestigious Charity Times and Third Sector Awards for 2022.

First School of Sustainable Food and Farming

NFU launch UK's first SSFF school

Masses turn out to catch the Dalston Show in the sunshine

A lively buzz at the Dalston Show

Fact-finding farm walk

Dalston Show 2019. Exhibits in the Home Industries tent

A bustling and vibrant Dalston Show returns

John Gent Receiving David Thomlinson Award from Sheila Thomlinson

Nominations now open for prestigious award

The Cumbria Farmer Awards 2022 at the Greenhill Hotel.
Award winners.
5th August 2022
Photograph Jonathan Becker

IN PICTURES 'A real celebration of the fighting spirit of the Cumbrian farming community'

Cumbria in Bloom Chair and judge, Ronnie Auld

Growing the next generation of gardeners in Cumbria

Partner and head of agriculture Andrew Robinson

Sponsored Proud to fly the flag!

The Rheda herd at Donaldsons Diary enjoying the sun last week

TRADER OF THE WEEK Family-run farm wants to provide fresh milk for the area

Sheep judging at Gilsland Show.....Picture Paul Norris.

Gilsland Show returns

The padlocks are on a farm gate in Capel Uchaf. Photo: NWP Rural Crime Team / Facebook

The cost of rural crime on farming

Ring 3 The David Thomlinson Ring Plaque

Tribute paid to inspirational auctioneer

Mark Johnson Managing Director H&H Land & Estates: 1 August 2022
STUART WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY
Copyright Stuart Walker Photography 2022

MD appointed for H&H Land & Estates

Trophy table. Picture: Rachel Stewart

Organisers feel 'lucky' after successful return of Cockermouth Show

Anne Laird, chairman, and Julie Bendle, secretary, pictured with Joe Harris at a celebration event held at Brackenburgh, Calthwaite to mark the 50th anniversary of the YFC movement in Cumbria in July 1989.

nostalgia These nostalgic photos capture life in Cumbria in the 1980s

Milk lift: Arla April milk price rise

Arla breaks 50ppl milk price barrier for August

David Stout from PFK

Land prices remain strong - with land uses diversifying, say agents

Judging line-up for Agri-Expo revealed

Whinfellpark Limousins

Farmers flock to Limousin Open Day

Res junior handler talks to judge

Visitors enjoyed a truly memorable show

A walker approaches Seathwaite Fell in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK on a bright spring day.

LONG READ Forgive us our trespasses - What local landowners think of 'forbidden rambles'

Westmorland Farm Open Days

Schoolchildren open the farmgate during Westmorland Agricultural Society Farm Open Days 2022

Silver Lapwing 2022 Winner James Robinson

Cumbrian farmer wins prestigious accolade

John Thomas Fenwick, jailed for involvement in theft or handling of stolen quad bikes
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man jailed for involvement in theft and handling of stolen quad bikes

Thirteen-year-old Michael Scott and his eleven-year-old brother Alex, with twin calves born on their Dalston farm in 1971

NOSTALGIA Take a look at some of these farming memories from across Cumbria

Three-year-old Adam Swainston and six-year-old brother Jack, from Thurstonfield, enjoying an icecream at the Skelton Horticultural and Agricultural Society Annual Show, Saturday 20 August 2005 LOUISE PORTER.

Skelton Show cancelled for 2022 due to heavy rainfall

Skelton Show cancelled

Skelton Show Chairman 'gutted' at 2022 Cancellation

APPOINTED: Craig Norman

Cumbrian Farmer, Craig Norman, Appointed as Non-Executive Director of H&H Group

TRANSFORMATION: Jim Beary and cattle at Gaythorne Hall Farm

Farming grants programme takes-off

QUEST: Eleanor Kingston, LDNPA

You take the high road!

Claire Renton, Jo Lappin, Prof Wayne Powell, and Professor Richard Dewhurst, project lead, toasting launch

£21m Digital Dairy Chain launched

CONCERNS: Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border

Mixed feelings over new Gov food strategy

Leanne Graves, MRICS FAAV, Graduate Surveyor, H&H Land & Estates

Leanne Graves of H&H Land & Estates reaches career milestone

Greysouthen Ladies TOW

Success for Cumbria YFC tug-of-war stars

TEAM expansion:PAdam Day, The Farmer Network

Farmer Network is expanding the team

From left: Dr Neil Hudson MP, Mayor Mike Mitchelson and John Stevenson MP

Thousands flock to flagship Cumberland Show

Claire Renton (Head of Area Operations, SOSE); Professor Richard Dewhurst, who heads up the Digital Dairy Chain at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Professor Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive of SRUC, and Jo Lappin, Chief Executive of Cumbria

£21m Digital Dairy Chain opens in Cumbria and South West Scotland

EVENT hosts: Christine and Willie Woodman

Major sheep industry event returns in 2023

TARGETS: Dr Neil Hudson push for ambitious biodiversity targets

Dr Neil Hudson MP pushes for ambitious biodiversity targets ahead of global summit.

PRICE rise: Robert Craig, First Milk farmer director and vice-chairman

Farmgate milk price rises on way for farmers

Jonathan Wales, from Thack Wood, Raughton Head, with six-year-old son Thomas and their Charolais which got Overall Sheep Campion, at Skelton Horticultural and Agricultural Society Annual Show. August 2005 Picture: Louise Porter

LONG READ It's Showtime! Here's what's in store as county set for first shows since pandemic

Lowthian Gill Farm Main House

Modern dairy farm in beautiful Eden Valley valued at £7m

The boat was picked up 25 miles off the coast of Whitehaven

Workington RNLI Lifeboat involved in six hour rescue of fishing boat in distress

#Proud2Farm message:

Spread farming message - Take part in #Proud2Farm to promote positive realities of agriculture

SEMINAR: The future of agriculture support

Defra urged to look again at future support

STAR: David Mashiter's 1900 Tangyes engine

Cumbrian Victorian engine at Tractor Fest

TOP auctioneer: left to right_LAA council member Robert Addison and Joe Bowman

H&H auctioneer recognised with award

FOR sale: Gleaston Castle Farm

Livestock farm for sale with castle

BIRTHDAY: Beef Shorthorn Society celebrates 200 years

Beef Shorthorn Society celebrates 200 years

CATTLE: Be careful this summer

Walkers urged to be careful around cattle as people return to the countryside

LAKES farmer film: Lois Mansfield

Feel good factor film for Lakes farmers

JUBILEE: David and Helen Brass

Producers join in Jubilee tree planting by Lakes Free Range Egg Company

NEW RABI appointment: Lauren Codling

New face at RABI North West