1+ week, 1+ day ago   (589+ words) What began as a simple way to sell spare duck eggs near Bishop Auckland has turned into a viral social media sensation, led by two young brothers with a passion for farming. Edward Williamson, eight, and his five-year-old brother Reuben…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (664+ words) Farmers are being urged to rethink one of the most dangerous jobs on the farm amid fresh warnings about the risks of handling silage bales during feed-out. Machinery manufacturer Tanco and silage wrap producer Silotite say simple changes—such as…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (154+ words) Farmers across Cumbria are being invited to register their interest in joining a new initiative aiming to strengthen collaboration and support the long-term future of farming in the county. A new partnership between Cumbria Farmer Network, Cumbria Community Foundation, the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (794+ words) A North Yorkshire cheesemaker is celebrating one of the highest honours in the world of fine food, after one of its signature cheeses once again earned top marks at a national awards scheme. Shepherds Purse, based in North Yorkshire, was…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (398+ words) Sheep and newly-hatched chicks will take over Kendal town centre later this month. The Farm to Fork Roadshow, now in its fourth year, will return to Kendal Farmers' Market on Friday, July 31, starting at 9am in the town centre. A collaboration…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (369+ words) A dairy co-operative has announced a multi-million-pound investment in its Cumbrian creamery to boost cheese production and support future growth. First Milk is investing £16.8 million in the Lake District Creamery in Aspatria, with plans to upgrade and expand production as…...

3+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (393+ words) Two food and farming businesses have joined forces to help prepare the next generation of dairy farmers for the challenges of running modern, resilient farms. Nestlé and First Milk, in collaboration with 8point9 Training and Education, have developed the Young Dairy…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (842+ words) Judges have been announced for one of the UK’s top agricultural events. Harrison & Hetherington has unveiled the judging panel for the 2026 Borderway Agri Expo, which will be held in Carlisle on October 30. This autumn livestock showcase attracts the best cattle…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (575+ words) A water-saving device invented by two Yorkshire farmers has won a major regional manufacturing award. SealStop, an automatic shut-off valve that prevents water waste and saves time for gardeners, was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the 2026 Made In Yorkshire…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (286+ words) Dairy farmers and breeders from across the region are preparing to present some of the finest cattle in the country at Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2026, taking place at Borderway Mart, Carlisle. Event organisers Harrison & Hetherington have announced that the dairy…...