The Barriers to Diversification on Upland-Hill Livestock Grazing Farms – guest post by Max Hamer

March 8, 2018March 8, 2018Ben Eagle 1 Comment

Can farmers really afford to survive without subsidies? I am an Agricultural Degree student at Askham Bryan College in York studying in my final year. Growing up in a farming community in the Yorkshire Dales I have always had a great interest in agriculture. As part of the BSc Hons course, and in addition to … Continue reading The Barriers to Diversification on Upland-Hill Livestock Grazing Farms – guest post by Max Hamer

The Rural Youth Project

February 3, 2018Ben Eagle Leave a comment

I came across the Rural Youth Project in this week's Farmers Weekly, a small paragraph on p.8, and this led me to their website. In short the RYP is a research project that aims to better understand the current 'aspirations, opportunities and challenges' of young people (18-28), mostly in Scotland but also in England, Wales, … Continue reading The Rural Youth Project

Your Guide to an Eco Friendly Period – Guest post by Jackie Bolen

January 12, 2018Ben Eagle Leave a comment

Here’s something that I wish I had known far, far sooner than I did… There are eco-friendly period options. Until my early 30’s, I didn’t realize that there were feminine hygiene options beyond disposable pads and tampons. I’m not sure why—maybe I was hanging around the wrong people, or maybe these products just weren’t as … Continue reading Your Guide to an Eco Friendly Period – Guest post by Jackie Bolen

Simple and Effective Home Tips to Conserve Water for the World – Guest post by David Webster

December 4, 2017Ben Eagle Leave a comment

According to the BBC, “Average water consumption in the UK is 150 litres a day per person, and in the South East 130 litres a day.” And because of the increasing drought in the UK, customers were urged to cut down their consumption to 100 litres. Let’s face it: climate change is a thing and … Continue reading Simple and Effective Home Tips to Conserve Water for the World – Guest post by David Webster

The Next Generation of farmers and naturalists talking together

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017Ben Eagle 9 Comments

Fifteen months ago an idea came into my head. Wouldn't it be brilliant if some of the young farmers and conservationists who are just starting out in their careers could come together at an event to learn from each other, talk with each other and build connections. After all, as individual organisations and networks Young … Continue reading The Next Generation of farmers and naturalists talking together