Adam from the Farmer Network is joined for a chat by Danny and Maddy Teasdale of the Ullswater Catchment Management CIC, to talk about the practical work they do in advising farmers around Ullswater in the English Lake District. Their mantra is to balance farming with improving the natural environment in a way which works for farmers, mitigates flood events and improves the local landscapes.
"The Farmers' Craic" Podcast Episode 1 - Farming, Flocks and Flooding in the Ullswater Catchment
Defra’s has a range of virtual work experience programmes available to anyone aged 13 and older. The work of Defra is supported by many different agencies and non-departmental public bodies, including Environment Agency, Natural England and Animal and Plant Health Agency. These online work…
Digital Dairy Chain has published a new report highlighting the growing need for practical, technical and data skills across farms and the wider dairy supply chain. Produced by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) as part of the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)-led Digital Dairy Chain…
Why not invest in your business and invest in the future of farming by employing an apprentice. Kendal College are looking for Cumbria Farmers to take on an apprentice. The college provides the training element of the apprenticeship and you get up to £3000 in incentive payments.
LANSS were pleased to attend the UK’s largest autumn livestock showcase. We enjoyed meeting with many members of our farming community and those businesses which support them.