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Report predicts ‘economic shock’ for South West rural economy

Authored by Program
Posted: Sat, 05/14/2022 - 9:07am

New research published today identifies £883 million is predicted to be lost from the rural economy up to 2027 across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Farmers and other land managers are coming to terms with the move away from Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support, but the transition is proving difficult, and the replacement Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) has had an uncertain start in the region.

The report , undertaken by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire with support from the...

Darts Farm Win Large Farm Shop of the Year Award

Darts Farm named Large Farm Shop of the Year at Farm Retail Association Awards

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Tue, 03/22/2022 - 11:31pm

Nationally-renowned Darts Farm, based just outside Exeter, is thrilled to have been named ‘Large Farm Shop of the Year’ at the Farm Retail Association Awards held on 1st March. Darts Farm is an innovative, family-run business, which was established in 1971 and has grown from humble beginnings to become the unique shopping experience it is today, with a string of prestigious awards to its name.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this latest accolade from the Farm Retail Association Awards,...

After three generations farming, Fordmore moves into the 21st century

After three generations farming, Fordmore moves into the 21st century

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/23/2021 - 5:56pm

After three generations farming at Fordmore, near Cullompton, Devon, an award-winning farm shop has now moved into the twenty first century by introducing an online shop.

The farm, purchased during the perils of WW2, was originally called Plymtree but now trading as Fordmore Farm Shop has faced the present challenges of the pandemic by embracing on-line meat sales to support the business.

The farm specialises in organic dairy and poultry products and boasts a herd of Longhorn cattle, bread for the table.

With the extended lockdown continuing since Christmas the...

Recent heatwave reveals historic farm

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/21/2018 - 9:08am

This summer’s hot, dry weather has revealed cropmarks in a field in Bicton that show a Romano-British farmstead once stood there.

Aerial photography of the farmstead, originally discovered by former Devon County Archaeologist Frances Griffith in 1984, has been released by Historic England. The cropmarks suggest the field in Bicton may have contained farm buildings surrounded by fields and paddocks. It is likely the farm dates back to the pre-Roman Iron Age and that the cropmarks reflect more than one phase of activity, including from Romano-British times. Ground and aerial...

Bumper day of fun at farm open day

AS if running a busy beef and arable farm, as well as one of Exeter’s only butcher’s shops, wasn’t enough, local farmers Neil and Sally Grigg are soon to be opening their gates to the public, as part of the national Open Farm Sunday scheme.

The Griggs, who run Burrow Farm in Broadclyst, near Exeter, have taken part in Open Farm Sunday before, and say that in the past it proved to be a great way to give people a fun, free day out in a location that wouldn’t normally be accessible to them.

‘So many drive past our farm gates and see our cows grazing in the fields, but...

Tom Dennis, the new star of War Horse, visits War Horse Valley

Tom Dennis who is set to play the central character ‘Albert Narracott’ in the new 2017 UK tour of the War Horse play, visited War Horse Valley today.

War Horse Valley Country Farm Park is located in a beautiful hidden part of Devon near Hatherleigh in West Devon boasting stunning scenery of rolling hills and valleys with Dartmoor as its magnificent backdrop. The War Horse play is an adaption of Michael Morpurgo’s novel telling the story of a boy and his horse set against the backdrop of the First World War. Tom’s previous starring role was playing Christopher Boone in The Curious...

Local arts and crafts at Devon County Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/10/2017 - 4:52pm

Local artisans and talented crafts people are coming together to exhibit at the Devon County Show on May 18, 19 and 20 held at Westpoint, Exeter.

A collection of soap makers, leather workers, jewellers, artists, candle makers and many others will be setting up shop in a canvas marquee which would easily cover a premier league football pitch.

The Crafts and Gardens feature is nearly 12,000 square metres and will highlight the popularity of hand-made items, often using centuries-old techniques.

Emma Rhodes of Emma’s Soaps from Strete in South Devon was inspired to...

Stunning Christmas Centerpiece Masterclass

Event Date: 
21/12/2016 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Cotley Farm

Sarah Pepper will show you step by step ideas to inspire you to make your own stylish arrangement crammed with textured foliages, cones, candles, dried fruits, stylish ribbons, plump berries, and cut flowers.

Class fee of £45 includes a glass of prosecco or mulled wine on arrival, all materials (including base for the centrepiece), use of tools, coffee and mince pies.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stunning-christmas-centrepiece-masterclas...

Children’s Christmas Crafternoon #3

Event Date: 
21/12/2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cotley Farm

Book your child in for an hour of Christmas crafting at Cotley Farm. They will be provided with all the materials for that particular crafting session, along with a drink and a snack.

Suitable for ages 5+

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childrens-christmas-crafternoon-3-tickets...

Children’s Christmas Crafternoon #2

Event Date: 
14/12/2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cotley Farm

Book your child in for an hour of Christmas crafting at Cotley Farm. They will be provided with all the materials for that particular crafting session, along with a drink and a snack.

Suitable for ages 5+

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childrens-christmas-crafternoon-2-tickets...

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