New farmers’ market to help promote Tenbury Wells

A new regular farmers’ market is starting next month on the Shropshire border.

Clash as Acton Pigot poultry sheds planning inquiry starts

A farming family and campaigners have clashed over plans to build four giant poultry sheds in the Shropshire countryside near Shrewsbury, capable of housing 176,000 chickens.

More action urged to stop bee decline

The Long-Horned Bee (Eucera Longicornis)

European moves to ban certain pesticides will not reverse the decline in bee populations unless there is swift action on a range of problems facing the insects, conservationists warned today.

Shropshire firm Kuhn introduces new machinery ranges

Following the extension of its semi-mounted single wheel reversible plough range with the introduction of the Multi-Leader in 2012, Shropshire firm Kuhn has introduced a variable width version at SIMA 2013.

Shropshire students in running to scoop trip of a lifetime

Shropshire students have been shortlisted in a national competition to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to a country of their choice.

Commons debate on plight of snow-hit farmers

Graham Wallace with the rams found alive after three weeks

Mid Wales MP Glyn Davies has secured a Commons debate on the impact recent snowfalls have had on UK’s sheep farmers.

Mid Wales farmers given £500,000 aid to bury livestock

Farmers in Mid Wales have been given a £500,000 boost and an extra week to bury dead livestock lost in the recent snow.

Shrewsbury abattoir objecting to hotel scheme

One of Shropshire’s biggest employers has warned the livelihoods of hundreds of workers and thousands of farmers could be put at risk by plans to create a £3 million hotel and restaurant development close to its abattoir in Shrewsbury.

Shropshire apple growers hope for bumper season

The freezing spring isn’t all bad news – Shropshire’s apple growers are hoping it will herald a bumper crop later this year.

Shropshire pastureland sells for £12,300 an acre

A large stretch of pastureland near Shrewsbury has sold for almost £600,000 – or £12,300 an acre – at auction.

Lambs dying of cold in bitter Shropshire spring weather

Farmer John Perry, of Donnington House Farm in Albrighton, has managed to ensure his flock has been lambing indoors

Newborn lambs are dying in the icy spring weather, with farmers struggling to protect livestock from blizzards and plunging temperatures.

Farm chicken sheds for Clun beauty spot site

Four giant sheds housing up to 180,000 chickens are set to be built at a farm in a Shropshire beauty spot after planners gave the scheme their blessing.

Daniel Kawczynski MP calls for an urgent badger cull in Shropshire

An urgent badger cull is needed in Shropshire to tackle the ‘devastation’ caused by bovine TB after more than 9,000 cattle were slaughtered in the county in the last five years, Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski said today.

Inquiry date for Shropshire 180,000-chickens shed bid

The date of a public inquiry over controversial plans to build giant poultry sheds housing up to 180,000 birds in the Shropshire countryside has been confirmed.

Farming charity raises concerns over reforms to welfare system

A charity which helps farmers in Shropshire who are struggling to pay bills or buy food has raised concerns about the Government’s sweeping reforms to the welfare system.

Shropshire butter factory bid moves step closer

Plans to create the largest butter factory in the country in Shropshire were a step closer today after the scheme was recommended for approval.

Farm cash handouts reach record levels

Farmers crippled by the increasing cost of animal feed and poor crops have been handed a record amount of money by charity, new figures have revealed.