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Stackyard News |
| edited by Jennifer MacKenzie |
Agricultural, Environmental, Countryside and Farming News from the UK and beyond.
2024-11-15 |
Indoor air quality (IAQ) directly influences our health, comfort, and overall well-being; it is, therefore, a major element of our homes and businesse
2024-10-07 |
Farmhouses are often associated with rustic charm, wide-open spaces, and a connection to nature. Adding modern amenities like a whirlpool bath can transform your farmhouse into a luxurious retreat while maintaining its authentic appeal.
2024-09-23 |
Sustainable architecture has transformed the building industry by encouraging greener alternatives. Architects and engineers are using new materials to create low-carbon footprint, environmentally friendly buildings.
2024-09-11 |
Interior design in today's fast-changing environment transcends just aesthetics. Designing customised, sustainable, and useful spaces calls for both.
2024-08-01 |
| 2024-Jun-25 |
Imagine preparing your field for planting without bothering the soil. That is exactly what no-till agriculture implies.
| 2024-May-22 |
Quality well-bred fully broken dogs, notably those with impeccable Welsh bloodlines, were again keenly sought at CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s latest sale of working sheep dogs.
| 2024-May-03 |
CCM Skipton Auction Mart has welcomed the news that its popular Craven Feather Auction shows and sales of poultry and waterfowl can now resume following the removal of restrictions by Defra.
| 2024-Apr-22 |
Both Jerseys and black and whites were out in force at Monday’s annual Spring Coloured Breeds show and sale at CCM Skipton Auction Mart, which supplemented the fortnightly Craven Dairy Auction.
| 2024-Apr-16 |
Both Jerseys and black and whites were out in force at Monday’s annual Spring Coloured Breeds show and sale at CCM Skipton Auction Mart, which supplemented the fortnightly Craven Dairy Auction.
| 2024-Apr-08 |
The agriculture industry is always changing and evolving, but it seems to be going through a seismic change right now.
| 2024-Feb-21 |
When the weather is good in the UK or Ireland, many farmers are tempted to make some hay, even though hay will have a much lower nutritional value than haylage or silage and there can also be problems with dust.
| 2024-Feb-19 |
Nina Oxley was elected as the new Chairperson, marking the first time in the show's history that a woman has undertaken this role.
| 2024-Feb-15 |
As an agricultural business, you should not fall into the trap of thinking that you do not need a strong presence online to find success. Even in traditional industries like this, you must be highly visible online in order to find success.
| 2023-Oct-24 |
This year sees 75 years of the Land Rover Series 1, so a fitting celebration will take place at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show on 4 and 5 November.
| 2023-Aug-29 |
Soil supports the vegetation on our planet that makes it irreplaceable. Wind, water and various extreme weather conditions cause soil erosion. This process is the loss of the top fertile layer.
| 2023-Jul-18 |
The Logan Family will open their gates to the public to celebrate their RABDF NMR Gold Cup win on Thursday 10 August.
| 2023-Apr-01 |
Over the past few decades, the agriculture industry has changed dramatically. Innovation is transforming the industry to increase yields and meet rising global challenges.
| 2023-Feb-21 |
Skipton-based Craven Cattle Marts and Craven College have joined forces to initiate a pioneering business-education partnership offering valuable apprenticeship opportunities in a unique link-up with three local farms.
| 2023-Jan-25 |
Traveling is a magnificent hobby. You can visit many amazing places and meet new people. Moreover, it is the only hobby that gives you an opportunity to feel freedom.
| 2023-Jan-05 |
The RSPB and the North Pennines AONB Partnership have collaborated on an innovative project at RSPB Geltsdale to allow the Howgill Beck to work in its natural environment and create a flowing wetland system.
| 2022-Nov-25 |
The war in Ukraine is causing problems for many, but climate change-driven drought and floods around the globe have put food security in the spotlight as the world's population hits 8 billion.
| 2022-Nov-23 |
With forecasters predicting plunging temperatures between October and January, Nick Finnis, a senior forecaster for NetWeather, notes that a jet stream and storm track diverted further south than average is leading to a greater chance than normal of colder spells for northern Europe.
| 2022-Nov-22 |
Generally positive and respectable trade in what proved a difficult year early on was seen at the keynote 2022 North of England Mule Sheep Association (NEMSA) Mule gimmer lamb, ewe and shearling sales this autumn
| 2022-Nov-10 |
| 2022-Oct-18 |
A pair of lambs will be auctioned off to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation at this year’s Borderway Agri Expo.
| 2022-Oct-06 |
It's shaping up to be one of the largest gatherings vintage tractors, engines, machinery, commercial and military vehicles in the country.
| 2022-Sep-01 |
It’s less than a month until entries close for the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, with several anniversary celebrations taking place and rare machinery to be seen.
| 2022-Aug-24 |
Projected growth of the two most significant onshore renewable energy technologies - wind and solar - to meet government targets will have land use requirements amounting to hundreds of thousands of acres.
| 2022-Aug-05 |
The new electronic forced steering SteerX broadens the horizon of axle steering because the system no longer requires a mechanical connection.
| 2022-Jun-29 |
Discounted early bird tickets are now on sale for this year’s Women in Dairy (WID) ‘Motivation for Change’ Conference on 28 September, Sixways Stadium, Worcester.
| 2022-May-31 |
After a three year wait, the UK’s largest technical beef event, NBA Beef Expo, returned this year with a record turnout of spectators.
| 2022-Apr-16 |
A fully autonomous, solar-powered robot capable of precision drilling and weeding is set to join the OPICO line up.
| 2022-Mar-28 |
As we near the end of lambing season, with young lambs out in the fields, dog owners are being reminded to keep their animals under control around sheep and other livestock.
| 2022-Feb-09 |
The Calderdale-based Lund family, from Walshaw Farm, Walshaw, Hebden Bridge, clinched a championship and reserve championship double with a brace of home-bred Beltex-cross pens of five.
| 2022-Feb-03 |
Returning on 2 June for livestock competitions, paradeg, equine classes and rural crafts - and tickets are now on sale.
| 2022-Jan-31 |
Technology for covered crops and in the field has potential to increase UK production, say experts.
| 2022-Jan-12 |
Harrison & Hetherington, organisers of the foremost showcase for the British dairy industry, Borderway UK Dairy Expo, has announced its 2022 Judges.
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