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Rural areas key to economy but underfunded, new analysis shows

4 days ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Kelly Henaughen

The research highlights how large 'shire' local authorities are at the forefront of national food production, water security, and nature recovery. However, the average funding they receive from central government is a third less than other areas. The report emphasises the importance of these areas in producing food, storing water, and providing space for nature.
Sanctuary wins permission to carry on helping farm animals

4 days ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Peter Davison

Coppershell Animal Rescue (Image: Wiltshire Council) A sanctuary near Corsham has been given permission to carry on helping sick, injured and unwanted animals. Coppershell Animal Rescue opened in 2019 on a 62-acre site at Garston. It looks after traditional farm animals including sheep, pigs, chickens and cows, along with a small number of other animals including donkeys, alpacas, emus and tortoises.
Environment Secretary accuses Tories of trying to ‘weaponise’ farmer deaths

6 days ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Will Durrant

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Government takes issues around mental health seriously (Aaron Chown/PA) Environment Secretary Steve Reed has accused his Conservative opposite number of trying to “weaponise” farmer deaths, as he faced calls to resign over inheritance tax changes. Tory shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins told the Commons there is still time for ministers to change their policy, which she described as “the family farm tax”.
No drop in food standards, says Government as UK-US deal opens up beef trade

6 days ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Emily Beament

The agreement on beef provides a tariff-free quota for 13,000 tonnes of US exports (Andrew Matthews/PA) The Government has said there will be no reduction in food standards as a new trade deal allows tariff-free access for US beef exports.
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop among most popular

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Charlotte Coles

Diddly Squat Farm Shop named among most popular in UK (Image: Oxford Mail) Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop has been named among the most popular in the UK. Originally gaining traction thanks to the former Top Gear Presenter and the Prime Video series Clarkson’s Farm, the site in Chadlington has seen queues out of the door on multiple occasions.
Funding call for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Hannah Chapman

An oilseed rape field margin planted with flowering Red Campion (Image: Richard Laidler) Farmers and conservationists are calling on ministers to channel more funding into the Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier scheme. The Higher Tier is the most ambitious level of CS currently available, offering funding for complex, longer-term environmental projects that deliver the greatest benefits for nature.
First full trailer for Clarkson’s Farm season four released

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Kelly Henaughen

Jeremy Clarkson unveils his latest venture, The Farmer’s Dog pub, in season four The first full trailer for Clarkson’s Farm season four has been released. The popular Amazon Prime series follows former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson on his Oxfordshire farm. In the new season, viewers will see Clarkson trying his hand at becoming a pub landlord, with the opening of The Farmer’s Dog.
Hinton St George barn 'completely destroyed' by fire

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Fire crews confirm barn near Crewkerne was "completely destroyed" in blaze. (Image: Axminster Fire Station) FIRE crews have confirmed the barn near Crewkerne that was set alight has been “completely destroyed”, with the cause of the blaze still to be confirmed. A large agricultural fire, involving a barn in Hinton St George, near Crewkerne, that occurred early in the morning of May 5 resulted in crews from Ilminster, Martock, Crewkerne, Chard and Yeovil rushing to the scene.
Yorkshire Shepherdess on raising her nine children on a farm

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Lisa Salmon

Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen talks farming life, parenting nine children and renovating her farmhouse (Image: Channel 4/PA) Swimming in natural pools and playing in caves, Amanda Owen’s youngest children are “feral” at the moment, she happily declares.
Farm to host open day with tractor rides, milking demonstrations and more

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Jess Chaffey

Home Farm open day. (Image: Home Farm) A FARM in South Somerset is hosting an open day next month. Home Farm, near Chard, is taking part in Open Farm Sunday on June 8. A Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) initiative, Open Farm Sunday gives people the chance to visit working farms.