Love British Food Fortnight

March 23, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

So it’s Love British Food fortnight, a campaign which promotes #britishfoodisgreat and our fantastic agricultural industry!

Farming Mothers

March 5, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Since it is Mother’s Day this Sunday, I thought I would blog about why our farming mothers are the show winning breed!

11 types of people you will always spot around the Auction Mart ring

February 8, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Up and down the country auction marts are at the heart of the farming industry, fostering a sense of community whilst functioning as a trading facility for local businesses.

10 signs you know Christmas has arrived on the farm!

December 3, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

As I’m feeling slightly festive, a rarity for me, here are 10 signs you know Christmas has arrived on the farm! The 3 Wise Reps Similar to the nativity scene, the festive period warrants an annual visit from local reps who come to the farm bearing gifts of calendars, chocolate and whiskey as a thank […]

9 things farmers want countryside walkers to remember…

November 20, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

Everyone loves going for walks in the country. It is hard not to with such amazing scenery, crisp fresh air and abundance of nature. There is just something homely and tranquil about it. Yet the countryside is also a hectic workplace for farmers up and down the country who are just trying to make a […]

Lord Mayor’s Show 2017

November 13, 2017.Reading time 10 minutes.

This weekend I was extremely fortunate to represent North West Farmers (Lancashire, Cumbria and Cheshire) at the 802nd Lord Mayor’s Show, London, on behalf of the National Farmers Union, New Holland and The Worshipful Company of Farmers.

Mental Health and Farmers

October 10, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Mental health is a subject that unfortunately attracts so much stigmatism. But it is time to change this!

10 things you’ll know if you grew up on a farm

July 7, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Being at home for summer has made me feel nostalgic. Here are 10 things you will know if you grew up on a farm! Nothing is ever a five minute job If they say it is then they are lying! You’ve learned from experience that lending a ‘quick hand’ turns into a twenty minute operation […]

Farming Fathers

June 13, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

With Fathers Day this Sunday, I thought I would blog about why our farming fathers are a show-winning breed.

Revision Tips for Countryside Dwellers

June 4, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

A phrase often muttered from Dad’s mouth, ‘I’ll do it later’ seems to be the attitude I, like many students, adopted recently towards revising for my second year exams. Another technique I mastered was the art of procrastination, with the farmyard offering a variety of distractions making it incredibly hard to stay inside and revise. […]