Farming

The Smithhills Estate looking towards Bolton

Consultancy wins contract to manage Woodland Trust's largest estate in England

Livestock advisor David Howard has been shortlisted for a prestigious national farming award

Livestock advisor David Howard has been shortlisted for a prestigious national farming award

Livestock advisor shortlisted for prestigious national farming award

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Freshly baked bread and creamy butter among Cheshire produce on sale at new farm shop

From left, veterans Graham Cooper, 85, and Keith Atkinson, 81, after their ploughing combat

From left, veterans Graham Cooper, 85, and Keith Atkinson, 81, after their ploughing combat

Cheshire ploughing match hailed a success despite predicted thunderstorm

From left, Jessica Harrison and Luna Finnie get an introduction to dairy farming at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show

From left, Jessica Harrison and Luna Finnie get an introduction to dairy farming at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show

Royal Cheshire County Show 2025 offers early bird discounted tickets

Children can meet newly hatched chicks and Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids at Tatton Park Farm

Children can meet newly hatched chicks and Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids at Tatton Park Farm

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Country fayre at Tatton Park Farm promises plenty of bank holiday fun

Lawyer Sophie Murgatroyd with one of her beloved horses

Lawyer Sophie Murgatroyd with one of her beloved horses

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Meet Sophie, the 'horse lady' lawyer who swapped black suits for jodhpurs and wellies

Tatton Park farm assistant Hannah Booth welcomes two new Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids, Rose and Ivy

Tatton Park farm assistant Hannah Booth welcomes two new Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids, Rose and Ivy

Meet newly crowned Emily, a rare breed goat given royal accolade from King Charles

From left, Ryan and Becky Brown with daughters Maisie and Emmie, and Adam and Becky with daughter Harriet and their award-winning pet calves

From left, Ryan and Becky Brown with daughters Maisie and Emmie, and Adam and Becky with daughter Harriet and their award-winning pet calves

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Family dairy scoops four gold international awards and champion cow at Cheshire Show

Tatton Park farm has welcomed the arrival of two rare breed baby goats

Tatton Park farm has welcomed the arrival of two rare breed baby goats

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Farm welcomes arrival of ‘exceedingly rare’ baby goats - and you can help name them

Jack and Steph Simpson showing off their beautiful Dutch Spotted sheep - known in the trade as 'spotties'

Jack and Steph Simpson showing off their beautiful Dutch Spotted sheep - known in the trade as 'spotties'

Fiesta of farming and family fun as Royal Cheshire County Show gets underway

Children can experience the excitement of riding in a real monster truck at this year's Royal Cheshire Show

Children can experience the excitement of riding in a real monster truck at this year's Royal Cheshire Show

Royal Cheshire Show unveils exciting line-up of attractions at Tabley this summer

Esther McVey attended a Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street

Esther McVey attended a Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street

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MP welcomes continued Government support for 'tireless' farmers in Cheshire

Baby lambs have been killed by dogs in the latest savage attack on livestock in Cheshire

Baby lambs have been killed by dogs in the latest savage attack on livestock in Cheshire

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Dog shot by farmer after baby lambs attacked and killed on field in Cheshire

Children snuggle newborn lambs and hold day-old chicks at Bidlea Dairy

Children snuggle newborn lambs and hold day-old chicks at Bidlea Dairy

Children nuzzle day-old chicks and snuggle newborn lambs down on the farm

Emilia and Harriet with the newborn lambs and Harriet and Maisie enjoying ice cream

Emilia and Harriet with the newborn lambs and Harriet and Maisie enjoying ice cream

Children can meet newborn lambs and hold fluffy chicks at Cheshire dairy farm

Bidlea Dairy team, from left, Ivan Egerton Brooks, Adam Brown, Sarah Millington (supervisor), Julie Stevens, Nicki Moffa and Mike Gorton

Bidlea Dairy team, from left, Ivan Egerton Brooks, Adam Brown, Sarah Millington (supervisor), Julie Stevens, Nicki Moffa and Mike Gorton

Dairy farm celebrates five-star food hygiene ratings for kitchen, shop and dairy

Families can visit the lambing shed as Spring Fest comes to Alderley Edge

Families can visit the lambing shed as Spring Fest comes to Alderley Edge

Spring Fest celebrates day of fun for whole family with lambs, crafts and live music

Waugh Brow Farm Shop in Mobberley has been shortlisted as a finalist in a prestigious regional competition

Waugh Brow Farm Shop in Mobberley has been shortlisted as a finalist in a prestigious regional competition

Cheshire farm shop shortlisted for top award in 'Rural Oscars'

Royal Cheshire County Show returns this summer with an action packed two day event

Royal Cheshire County Show returns this summer with an action packed two day event

Cheshire Show offers discount tickets for this summer's two-day spectacular

A horse-drawn plough is blessed during an ancient ceremony in Goostrey

A horse-drawn plough is blessed during an ancient ceremony in Goostrey

Antique horse-drawn plough blessed at traditional church service in Cheshire

A tractor run has raised £3,000 for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) following the tragic death of Mia Jennings, 19

A tractor run has raised £3,000 for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) following the tragic death of Mia Jennings, 19

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Crowds turn out to watch 'emotional' tractor run in memory of cardiac victim Mia, 19

A New Year's Eve tractor run is being held in memory of Mia Jennings, 19, who sadly died suddenly from cardiac arrest earlier this year

A New Year's Eve tractor run is being held in memory of Mia Jennings, 19, who sadly died suddenly from cardiac arrest earlier this year

Cardiac victim Mia, 19, whose 'smile lit up every room' inspires charity tractor run

A Christmas charity tractor run by Knutsford Young Farmers has raised more than £5,000 for East Cheshire Hospice

A Christmas charity tractor run by Knutsford Young Farmers has raised more than £5,000 for East Cheshire Hospice

Christmas cavalcade sees 75 tractors stretching more than a mile to support hospice

Knutsford Young Farmers are staging a Christmas charity tractor run to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice

Knutsford Young Farmers are staging a Christmas charity tractor run to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice

Cheshire farmers trundle through streets in Christmas charity tractor run

Hillsgreen staff celebrate hat trick win at North Cheshire Business Awards

Hillsgreen staff celebrate hat trick win at North Cheshire Business Awards

'Ending 2023 on a high': Marketing agency celebrates hat trick at business awards

Esther McVey: 'Buying British is huge part of supporting farmers and businesses'

Esther McVey: 'Buying British is huge part of supporting farmers and businesses'

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Esther McVey: 'Buying British is huge part of supporting farmers and businesses'

Rebecca and David Fryer celebrating winning a hat trick at the Taste Cheshire Awards this year

Rebecca and David Fryer celebrating winning a hat trick at the Taste Cheshire Awards this year

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How a couple turned a veg patch into a flourishing firm, restaurant and three farms

Farmer Ray Brown at the former MOD fuel storage depot in Twemlow, known locally as 'Telly Tubby Land'

Farmer Ray Brown at the former MOD fuel storage depot in Twemlow, known locally as 'Telly Tubby Land'

'Telly Tubby Land' former MOD fuel dump reopened to rescue farm from mucky mess

Abbey Leys Community Farmers Market in High Legh has been shortlisted for Farmers Market of the Year 2024

Abbey Leys Community Farmers Market in High Legh has been shortlisted for Farmers Market of the Year 2024

Community farmers market showcasing Cheshire produce shortlisted for national award

Farmers warned about the pitfalls pumpkin picking could cause if the correct insurance is not in place

Farmers warned about the pitfalls pumpkin picking could cause if the correct insurance is not in place

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Farmers warned of insurance pitfalls of Halloween pumpkin picking

Baby Maisie Brown has fun in a pumpkin at Bidlea Dairy farm

Baby Maisie Brown has fun in a pumpkin at Bidlea Dairy farm

Pumpkin patch opens as Cheshire dairy farm and launches new ice cream and milkshakes

Lambing Shed owners (L to R) Michael, Kathryn, and Sue Mitchell are welcoming guests on Saturday

Lambing Shed owners (L to R) Michael, Kathryn, and Sue Mitchell are welcoming guests on Saturday

Award-winning farm shop and eatery hosts free family-friendly Birthday Barnyard Bash

Farmer David Fryer has converted a barn at his farm into a field to fork restaurant

Farmer David Fryer has converted a barn at his farm into a field to fork restaurant

59,000 diners and shoppers choose Cheshire's best eateries and farm shops

A ploughing match by Cheshire Vintage Tractor and Engine Club attracted more than 50 competitors

A ploughing match by Cheshire Vintage Tractor and Engine Club attracted more than 50 competitors

'A very good turnout' - Crowds welcome return of Cheshire ploughing match

Bidlea Dairy, which usually offers 24/7 vending machines, has been forced to close its gates at night after coming under attack from gangs of hooligans

Bidlea Dairy, which usually offers 24/7 vending machines, has been forced to close its gates at night after coming under attack from gangs of hooligans

Cheshire family dairy farm forced to shut at night after mindless yobs run riot

Adam and Becky Brown celebrate winning a gold award for their vanilla ice cream at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards 2023

Adam and Becky Brown celebrate winning a gold award for their vanilla ice cream at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards 2023

Cheshire family dairy farm scoops gold for ice cream at international competition

The Heavy Horse competition at the Royal Cheshire County Show

The Heavy Horse competition at the Royal Cheshire County Show

Last chance to enter Shire and Heavy Horse competition at Royal Cheshire County Show

Groobarbs Field Kitchen and, inset, owner David Fryer

Groobarbs Field Kitchen and, inset, owner David Fryer

Popular 'field to fork' kitchen takes step to safeguard business and its staff

70s and 80s chart toppers Odyssey will be performing at The Royal Cheshire County Show

70s and 80s chart toppers Odyssey will be performing at The Royal Cheshire County Show

Eurovision Song Contest winner Katrina stars in concert at Royal Cheshire County Show

Children are invited to meet new born lambs at The Lambing Shed

Children are invited to meet new born lambs at The Lambing Shed

Children invited to cuddle cute new arrivals at Cheshire farm

Martha, the Middle White pig and Emily, the Golden Guernsey goat are available for adoption

Martha, the Middle White pig and Emily, the Golden Guernsey goat are available for adoption

How to get up close and personal with Emily, Sensation and Martha down on the farm

Entries are now open for the dog show at the Royal Cheshire County Show 2023

Entries are now open for the dog show at the Royal Cheshire County Show 2023

Royal Cheshire County Show 2023 now open for dog show entries

Farmer David Fryer grows fresh produce for guests to enjoy in a converted barn at Groobarbs Wild Farm

Farmer David Fryer grows fresh produce for guests to enjoy in a converted barn at Groobarbs Wild Farm

Field to fork restaurant serving 'inspirational food' launches new vegan menu

Police warn people to keep property hidden from criminals after two men tried to steal a quad bike from a farm in Mere

Police warn people to keep property hidden from criminals after two men tried to steal a quad bike from a farm in Mere

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Men spotted trying to load quad bike into white van from farm

Visitors can explore 1,000 acres of beautiful deer park and nature walks for just £3.25 as part of a special winter offer

Visitors can explore 1,000 acres of beautiful deer park and nature walks for just £3.25 as part of a special winter offer

Explore Tatton Park's 1,000 acre deer park for half price - just £3.25

Artist's impression of the new production unit and cafe, seen from the farm shop

Artist's impression of the new production unit and cafe, seen from the farm shop

Smokehouse to undergo huge redevelopment with viewing area to watch smoking process

Adam Brown and wife Becky, with daughter Harriet and their award-winning ice cream

Adam Brown and wife Becky, with daughter Harriet and their award-winning ice cream

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Cheshire dairy farm TV bid for life changing contract to supply ice cream to Aldi

Rebecca and Ryan Brown with daughters Emelia, three, six-month old Maisie and the Lineback heifer and her two newly born calves

Rebecca and Ryan Brown with daughters Emelia, three, six-month old Maisie and the Lineback heifer and her two newly born calves

Family farm celebrates Christmas with festive ice cream, Santa and reindeer

Farmer David Fryer has converted a barn on one of his fields at Groobarb's Wild Farm into a field to fork restaurant

Farmer David Fryer has converted a barn on one of his fields at Groobarb's Wild Farm into a field to fork restaurant

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Meet the Cheshire farmer who has converted a barn into a 'field to fork' restaurant

Tatton MP Esther McVey with farmer Ian Norbury, from Dairy House Farm, Mobberley, who she nominated in the Community Farm Hero competition

Tatton MP Esther McVey with farmer Ian Norbury, from Dairy House Farm, Mobberley, who she nominated in the Community Farm Hero competition

MP calls for more seasonal worker visas and support for farmers

Four sheep have been killed and others maimed and left bloodstained in savage attacks by dogs

Four sheep have been killed and others maimed and left bloodstained in savage attacks by dogs

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Four sheep killed and others maimed in savage attacks by dogs

The award-winning Lambing Shed is excited to launch their very own gin, Shepherd's Tipple to celebrate the British countryside Pictures: Charlotte Turnock

The award-winning Lambing Shed is excited to launch their very own gin, Shepherd's Tipple to celebrate the British countryside Pictures: Charlotte Turnock

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'We are so excited' - Cheshire farm launches gin to celebrate the countryside

Staff from The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen celebrate after winning Local Produce of the Year at the Taste Cheshire Awards 2022 Picture: Simon Warburton

Staff from The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen celebrate after winning Local Produce of the Year at the Taste Cheshire Awards 2022 Picture: Simon Warburton

'We are absolutely delighted' - Farm cafe wins prestigious Cheshire award