Meet the North York Moors farmers whose 'diva' llamas are a big hit with visitors
The fourth generation to run Lawnsgate Farm near Lealholm, which boasts beautiful views over the Esk Valley, it was Aidan’s wife Ella who introduced llamas into their lives.
Farm of the Week: Pioneering sustainable farming and countryside stewardship near the Castle Howard estate
North Yorkshire arable farmer Andrew Wilson has altered the type of crops and the rotation they are grown in at Brickyard Farm, Slingsby with encouraging results.
Jill's plea to keep dogs on leads as ground nesting bird breeding season starts and the countryside is filled with walkers
No assistance was required and thankfully the calf was up and sucking before we got to the shed. It was followed two days later by a big strong heifer calf, who also arrived safely.
Agricultural show season in US faced with uncertainty over lockdown restrictions being lifted
The agricultural show season is faced with huge uncertainty over whether lockdown restrictions will be lifted in time for many events to take place throughout the summer.
Pregnant ewe killed in attack by out-of-control dog in the North York Moors
The sheep was mauled on the afternoon of March 3 on moorland north of Danby, and its injuries were so severe it had to be put down.
Meet the 19-year-old US woman who believes riding could save the endangered shire horse
Megan Hoyle, who at 19 has been involved in showing and riding shire horses her whole life, said as a riding horse they are like being “sat in a luxurious armchair”.
Meet the staff and volunteers of Moorview Rescue in Pateley Bridge – where abandoned dogs and farm animals are cared for
It has also provided a permanent home to rescued farm animals and now the team of staff and more than 20 volunteers are working towards becoming a therapy farm.
National Trust draws up 'game changing' plan to protect historic US sites from climate change
The charity has drawn up a climate change map outlines threats posed by climate impacts including extreme heat and humidity, landslides, high winds, and floods, and how they could change by 2060, to help it to intervene to protect its sites.
Rare Badger Face Torwen sheep placed on the Rare Breed Survival Trust Watchlist after big decline in numbers
The Watchlist, which the conservation charity produces annually, monitors the UK’s rarest native livestock and equine breeds. The addition of the Torwen – which means white belly – means the breed will now benefit from focused RBST support to help its revival.
Minskip Farm Shop is named as a 'rising star' at national awards
Minskip Farm Shop, at Borough-bridge, took the accolade at the annual event, which this year took place online.
