Jackie Craft

Reporter at Darlington & Stockton Times

Journalist at Newsquest

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Articles

Animal health in focus at NSA North Sheep's new section

3 days ago | thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

The Animal Health Area, offered in collaboration with AHDB, Moredun and SCOPS, will offer a full schedule of interactive sessions, expert-led discussions and hands-on demonstrations to address key health challenges faced by sheep farmers today. Topics will include disease diagnostics, parasite control and innovative flock management solutions, ensuring attendees gain invaluable insights to optimise performance and sustainability.
Animal health in focus at NSA North Sheep's new section

3 days ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

The Animal Health Area, offered in collaboration with AHDB, Moredun and SCOPS, will offer a full schedule of interactive sessions, expert-led discussions and hands-on demonstrations to address key health challenges faced by sheep farmers today. Topics will include disease diagnostics, parasite control and innovative flock management solutions, ensuring attendees gain invaluable insights to optimise performance and sustainability.
Five million trees planted as part of environmental scheme

4 days ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

In January 2020, the Woodland Trust and Lloyds Banking Group embarked on a transformational ten-year partnership to plant ten million native trees by 2030. This year marks a significant milestone in this journey, with five million trees now planted – a target achieved with the support of about 3,700 farmers and landowners by the end of 2024.
Key advice to help minimise disease risks at shearing time

4 days ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

This is the joint message of farming bodies, including the NSA, that have collaborated in updating best practice guidelines on shearing as this year's shearing season gets underway. Sheep farmers are being urged to understand that biosecurity at shearing time hinges on effective communication between different parties.
Survey reveals damage to farmers from closure of SFI scheme

1 month ago | darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk | Jackie Craft

Harriet Ranson, CLA Director North A poll of CLA members has found almost 95% of respondents were looking to apply for more Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options before it was suddenly closed. The sudden closure of the scheme last month sent shockwaves through rural communities, with a CLA survey now revealing the widespread impact and damage it will have on farming incomes.
Host farm’s carbon audit results will be revealed at NSA North Sheep

1 month ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

2 1/1 As farmers raise their game to meet the growing challenges of sustaining the viability of their businesses alongside meeting stringent environmental goals, NSA North Sheep has confirmed that the Cumbrian farm hosting NSA North Sheep 2025 will undertake an audit of natural capital, with the results being presented at the June event.
'Icon' of vintage tractor circles to be auctioned off for charity

1 month ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

Cheffins will auction an iconic 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor Cheffins will auction a 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor and donate all proceeds to the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust as part of the firm’s 200-year anniversary celebrations.
Former auction mart director honoured for service with CAAV

1 month ago | thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

Former director of Tow Law Auction Mart and TH Vickers Chartered Surveyors, Harry Vickers has been recognised for being a member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) for half a century. Harry, who is now a consultant with Vickers & Barrass, received his 50-year membership certificate to mark this significant milestone, which was celebrated at the 107th annual meeting of the Northumbria & Cumbria Branch of CAAV.
Former auction mart director honoured for service with CAAV

1 month ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

2 1/1 Former director of Tow Law Auction Mart and TH Vickers Chartered Surveyors, Harry Vickers has been recognised for being a member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) for half a century. Harry, who is now a consultant with Vickers & Barrass, received his 50-year membership certificate to mark this significant milestone, which was celebrated at the 107th annual meeting of the Northumbria & Cumbria Branch of CAAV.
Farmers with thriving dairy business invite public to watch turnout of cows

1 month ago | northernfarmer.co.uk | Jackie Craft

2 1/1 A Yorkshire dairy farmer who has seen his milk vending machines soar in popularity has welcomed people to his business to meet his award-winning herd of pedigree Jersey Cows. Young and old headed to Grey Leys Farm, near Elvington, to meet farmers David and Anne Shaw and daughter and son in law Helen and Craig Stanier to see their cows being turned out onto the fields for the summer after being housed during the winter months.