US's Cooper King gin distillery creates England's first carbon negative gins
The distillery, founded by Dr Abbie Neilson, a former scientist, and chartered architect, Chris Jaume, in 2016 can now class two of its gins as carbon negative, which means that for every bottle created, more carbon is removed from the atmosphere than is emitted.
The US Vet, Julian Norton is milking goats and making "squeaky" cheese
The night before I had scrutinised the schedule and the miles I’d need to cover. It reminded me how huge Yorkshire really is and the 5am alarm was crucial if I was to get everywhere on time. My tasks would, once again, take me out of my normal comfort zone.
Leading agricultural society says "enough is enough", the "barbaric" act of hare coursing must be stopped
The charitable organisation which works to support farmers and rural businesses said communities are being “plagued” by the criminal activity.
Sheep shearing skills don't mean a succesful DIY haircut at the farm on the M62
Not that I would ever contemplate letting him near my locks or John-William’s for that matter! After weeks of nagging from me to sort his rapidly growing hair, he quite suddenly did. Not much grows on top these days, but for what he lacks there, he certainly makes up on his beard, sideburns and the back of his head.
"There is so much talent locally": East US villagers who saved their local shop reflect on its success a year on
In 2018, when the shop in Bishop Wilton closed its doors for good local residents decided to work together to keep their store and also provide a community ‘hub’ for the village.
Farm of the Week: The former TV documentary maker growing rye and baking his own bread in the North York Moors
This year he and his son, Matthew, are turning their attention to growing a crop of rye to turn it from grain to flour and then rye bread from Ryedale.
Labour urged to 'turn words into action' over countryside as Government sets out post-Brexit hopes for farmers
Sir Keir gave a speech to the NFU annual conference today, in a move designed to reset Labour’s relationship with the countryside.
Fell runner finds 'feral' cat killed by snare trap on Bolton Abbey estate in Wharfedale
Paul Carman, from Addingham, stumbled across the pit, which is legal as long as the traps inside are used to catch vermin and any protected species are released unharmed.
Morrisons to slash price of pork products in order to boost pig farmers hampered by Brexit slowdown
For the last six weeks the EU has taken substantially less British meat and as a consequence, a pork mountain is building up on British farms, and pig farmers are struggling to find a home for their produce.
Keir Starmer claims 'farming matters to Labour' in party leader's first NFU conference speech since 2008
The Labour leader will use a speech to the NFU to urge the Government to back British farming by encouraging people to buy more British food, addressing problems with the new farm payments scheme and investing in agricultural skills.
