Agricultural work in the UK can be hazardous. In fact, according to statistics, between one and three people die every month as a result of a farming accident. Several more are either seriously injured or fall ill in connection with their work. As a result, to ensure farming is a sustainable business, there needs toContinueContinue reading “What You Need to Know About Health and Safety in Agricultural Work – Guest post by Simon Bliss”
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Meet the Farmers – Episode 47 with Emily McVeigh
In episode 47 of Meet the Farmers Ben speaks to Emily McVeigh at the Kenton Hall Estate in Suffolk. The business is a family business through and through with all members of the family involved in various enterprises, from arable to Longhorn cattle, a cookery school, glamping enterprise, weddings and events. Kenton Hall was oneContinueContinue reading “Meet the Farmers – Episode 47 with Emily McVeigh”
Meet the Farmers – episode 46 with Fiona Siddall
Fiona Siddall runs Easton Farm Park in Suffolk which is one of the oldest open farms in the country. Each year Fiona and her team welcome thousands of visitors to the farm and they have recently diversified into other areas such as glamping. Fiona talks about the challenges and opportunities of running an open farmContinueContinue reading “Meet the Farmers – episode 46 with Fiona Siddall”
Meet the Farmers – episode 45 with Sally and Shan Bendall
Sally and Shan Bendall run Hollowtrees Farm in Suffolk which is an open farm, farm shop and cafe which welcomes thousands of visitors each year. We speak about everything from food and farming education to triathlons. https://soundcloud.com/user-396010157/meet-the-farmers-episode-45-with-sally-and-shan-bendall
Meet the Farmers (LIVE!) – episode 43 – The Tendring Hundred Show
Episode 43 comes to you from the Tendring Hundred Show which was held back in July. I spoke to Emma Stobart (RSPB), David Lord (local farmer), Dave Smart (Essex Wildlife Trust) and Barbara Sharp (Essex Beekeepers) about farming, conservation and the future of the countryside in the Countryside Ring at the Show. https://soundcloud.com/user-396010157/meet-the-farmers-episode-43-at-the-tendring-hundred-show
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