4th November 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak A substantial number of livestock has been killed and two barns with equipment were destroyed in a blaze, leaving a Guisborough farm owner “devastated”. Blaze broke at Margrove Park in Guisborough, photo by Cleveland Fire Brigade UK. Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to the incident at Margrove Park in […]
2nd November 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Well-known farmer-comedian Jim Smith and popular local musicians, Peter Morrison and Seamus MacLennan, will take to the stage on Skye this December for an unforgettable night of music and laughter. Jim Smith will perform at RSABI’s #KeepTalking event this December. The event, aimed at Skye farmers and crofters, is […]
1st November 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Plans to build a solar farm as big as 144 football pitches on top-quality farmland in Lincolnshire have met with mixed responses from local residents. Stock photo. The solar farm would be built between Sleaford and Boston, covering 77 hectares of land near Little Hale Fen, south of the […]
29th October 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak More than 950 wheels of cheddar, worth £300,000, have been stolen from a London-based artisanal cheese maker. Patrick Holden of Neal’s Yard Dairy said that 22 tonnes of Hafod, Westcombe and Pitchfork Cheddar were stolen on 21st October. The fraudsters who posed as an agent of a French supermarket […]
The building’s design was shaped by the strict guidelines of local construction standards, which dictated the dimensions, height, and roof form based on the footprint of the previous structure on the site. Despite these constraints, Atelier LI approached the design with a modern sensibility, crafting a minimalist white facade that stands out against the lush […]
28th October 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Over 50 rural MPs are urging the government to confirm funding for rural Gigabit speed internet ahead of the Budget, amid reports of the money being redirected from the countryside. A letter supported by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and written by former secretary of state […]
27th October 2024 Author: Sarah Kidby Ahead of the publication of his new book and upcoming solo special on Prime, Kaleb Cooper spoke to Farmers Guide about the weather, SFI, the future of farming and the importance of a good chat. © Kaleb Cooper. Asked if he can offer any insights into the next series […]
25th October 2024 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak The owners of a Carmarthen farm have been prosecuted for animal welfare law violations and banned from keeping animals. Stock photo. Dewi Thomas, Dyfrig Thomas, and Eirlys Thomas of Cildywyll Farm in Llanddowror, were found guilty of severe breaches of animal welfare laws. This prosecution follows a previous conviction […]
The founder of British practice Invisible Studio, architect Piers Taylor, has created the concrete House in an Olive Grove for his family in Corfu, Greece. Set amid a rural olive grove, the minimalist structure has been designed to accommodate the basic needs of shelter, shade and sleep, while offering flexibility for future modifications. It was […]
23rd October 2024 Author: Sarah Kidby The Ulster Farming Union has said it accepts the need for a new road, but insisted that farmers along the route must be treated fairly. Image by Kenneth Allen/CC BY-SA 2.0. Farmers and landowners have accepted plans for a road upgrade project on the A5, which links Londonderry with […]