Farming

Diseases of chickens and other poultry are the focus of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's

Shropshire bird keepers urged to stay alert as avian flu cases rise

Alicia Chivers of RABA.

Alicia Chivers of RABA.

Shropshire farmers offered £2,000 drought grants for living costs

Police are targeting illegall hare coursing operations.

Police are targeting illegall hare coursing operations.

Police step up action against hare coursing across countryside

Three new cases of bluetongue confirmed in livestock in Shropshire

Iwan hughes and Ollie Morgan will be taking part in a 24 hour speed shear.

Iwan hughes and Ollie Morgan will be taking part in a 24 hour speed shear.

Powys pair to tackle epic shearing challenge in memory of loved ones

Fly-tippers can now expect bigger fines.

Fly-tippers can now expect bigger fines.

National Farmers Union (NFU)

NFU welcomes £5,000 fly-tipping fines but urges better enforcement

Llyr Gruffydd MS said help was available to farmers.

Llyr Gruffydd MS said help was available to farmers.

Farmers urged to access support during prolonged dry weather

John Wigley who runs Drenewydd Farm in Whittington has said that dairy farms, including his own could be facing difficult financial decisions unless there is a big change to the weather

John Wigley who runs Drenewydd Farm in Whittington has said that dairy farms, including his own could be facing difficult financial decisions unless there is a big change to the weather

Oswestry farmer warns of 'disaster' amid drought conditions and low milk price

Arabella Halliday from Bangor on Dee takes the top prize for her Duroc pig, with a little assistance from her dad

Arabella Halliday from Bangor on Dee takes the top prize for her Duroc pig, with a little assistance from her dad

This year's 'fantastic' Oswestry Show could be one of the best ever say organisers

Wildfire in Suffolk is one of the impacts of the hot, dry summer (Joe Giddens/PA)

Wildfire in Suffolk is one of the impacts of the hot, dry summer (Joe Giddens/PA)

More than 200 wildfires spark fury over deep peat burning ban

The Joel family are concerned about the impact a pylon route could have on their family farm

The Joel family are concerned about the impact a pylon route could have on their family farm

Family farm near Oswestry raises concerns over 'destruction' from pylon route

The van sped through a herd of cattle outside Newbridge Farm, Meifod.

The van sped through a herd of cattle outside Newbridge Farm, Meifod.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Police appeal as van speeds through herd of cattle and almost hits farm worker

Brooklands Dairy delivered ice cream to bring smile to pupils faces after their farmer's market had to be cancelled

Brooklands Dairy delivered ice cream to bring smile to pupils faces after their farmer's market had to be cancelled

Shropshire dairy steps in to give children ice creams after market cancelled by heat

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Five crews tackle barn fire caused by solar panel inverter

Volunteers enjoy their tea break at Babbinswood Farm.

Volunteers enjoy their tea break at Babbinswood Farm.

Babbinswood Farm set to buy first parcel of land after raising amazing £280,000

Members of the Oteley Estate team

Members of the Oteley Estate team

Ellesmere estate taking part in national celebration of farming

A new study could see changes at the showground

A new study could see changes at the showground

Two Mid Wales names in Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s leadership programme

Oswestry Show have issued advice after a rise in cases of Equine Flu

Oswestry Show have issued advice after a rise in cases of Equine Flu

Oswestry Show issues advice after rise in equine flu outbreaks

Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith recently visited Oswestry Livestock Market for a forthcoming episode of Countryfile

Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith recently visited Oswestry Livestock Market for a forthcoming episode of Countryfile

Here's when Oswestry Livestock Market will feature on a popular BBC show

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has backed an £800,000 investment in the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Rural Crime Unit.

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has backed an £800,000 investment in the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Rural Crime Unit.

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes extra funding to tackle crime on farms

John Deere T660I Hillmaster Combine at dispersal sale in Shropshire.

John Deere T660I Hillmaster Combine at dispersal sale in Shropshire.

Prices peak at £212,000 as West Felton arable farm machinery is dispersed

Students hard at work at Harper Adams University.

Students hard at work at Harper Adams University.

AgriFuture scholars explore innovation at Harper Adams University

Tractors on offer at Hanley Hall

Tractors on offer at Hanley Hall

Modern farm machinery on offer at North Shropshire auction

Avian flu has been detected in wild birds in Shropshire

Avian flu has been detected in wild birds in Shropshire

Council puts out warning after bird flu detected in wild birds in Shropshire

Casha Bowles-Jones and Barbara Jones with members of the Babbinswood Farm CBS.

Casha Bowles-Jones and Barbara Jones with members of the Babbinswood Farm CBS.

Campaigners have raised £201,725 to buy section of Babbinswood Farm

Llynclys Hall Farm Shop will close on Christmas Eve after 30 years

Llynclys Hall Farm Shop will close on Christmas Eve after 30 years

Farm shop near Oswestry will close after 30 years

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run takes place from 5pm on Saturday.

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run takes place from 5pm on Saturday.

Police warn of delays for Oswestry tractor run tonight

Junior parade in 2024 Oswestry Tractor Run.

Junior parade in 2024 Oswestry Tractor Run.

Oswestry tractor run to include parade for children

New bird flu rules have been introduced for Shropshire

New bird flu rules have been introduced for Shropshire

New bird flu measures introduced for keepers in Shropshire to avoid disease spreading

The organic farm shop at Babbinswood Farm will be open to visitors at the Chrismas Fayre.

The organic farm shop at Babbinswood Farm will be open to visitors at the Chrismas Fayre.

Christmas Craft Fayre at Shropshire farm in community ownership campaign

A stock image of a Freisan Bull.

A stock image of a Freisan Bull.

Defra confirm bluetongue discovered in bull in Shropshire

Diversification plans at Daywell Farm, near Gobowen, have been approved by Shropshire Council

Diversification plans at Daywell Farm, near Gobowen, have been approved by Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council

Farmer's plans to diversify and support new businesses is approved

Supporters at the Babbinswood Farm Community Benefit Society AGM this week

Supporters at the Babbinswood Farm Community Benefit Society AGM this week

Campaigners battle to save Shropshire organic farm as deadline passes

Andrew Shakeshaft (right) and Ed Seaton, representing Callum Benson, owners of the champion cow and reserve champion heifer, respectively, and judge Sam Bailey with his son, Oscar

Andrew Shakeshaft (right) and Ed Seaton, representing Callum Benson, owners of the champion cow and reserve champion heifer, respectively, and judge Sam Bailey with his son, Oscar

'Phenomenal' sale as Ellesmere farmer disperses much of his respected herd

Clare and Ian Mainwaring from the Oteley Estate.

Clare and Ian Mainwaring from the Oteley Estate.

Farming couple from Ellesmere estate nominated for national award

Four cows have tested positive for bluetongue in Shropshire last week

Four cows have tested positive for bluetongue in Shropshire last week

Five animals test positive for bluetongue in Shropshire

One of the Dilandy Holstein Herd

One of the Dilandy Holstein Herd

Noted Shropshire dairy herd set to go under the hammer

The Princess Royal photographed at the grounds of this year's International Sheepdog Trial in Chirk

The Princess Royal photographed at the grounds of this year's International Sheepdog Trial in Chirk

Princess Royal visits international sheepdog trials being held in Chirk

The Goddess of the Wye at the launch ceremony for the Shropshire Good Food Trail

The Goddess of the Wye at the launch ceremony for the Shropshire Good Food Trail

Shropshire food trail ends with final event at community farm

Lohas Fertiliser director Carlos Kao., North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan, director of Lohas Fertiliser Lian Lin and Shropshire councillor for St Oswalds Andy Davis

Lohas Fertiliser director Carlos Kao., North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan, director of Lohas Fertiliser Lian Lin and Shropshire councillor for St Oswalds Andy Davis

MP visits Oswestry fertiliser producer to learn about 'circular innovation'

Carol Evans has been very successful a the show with her Franklane Flock

Carol Evans has been very successful a the show with her Franklane Flock

Farmer continues father's successful 50-year legacy at Oswestry Show

A young visitor at Babbinswood Farm

A young visitor at Babbinswood Farm

Shropshire farm launches summer events to save land from forced sale

David Kempster (left) and Nigel Williams (right) paid tribute to the hard work of volunteers.

David Kempster (left) and Nigel Williams (right) paid tribute to the hard work of volunteers.

President and chairman of Oswestry Show pay tribute to backing this year

Judging for Dartmoor Sheep at this year's Oswestry Show

Judging for Dartmoor Sheep at this year's Oswestry Show

The Oswestry Show going 'from strength to strength' after 'phenomenal' year

The British Ironwork Centre constructed the Mad Max-inspired piece from reclaimed farming equipment and recycled metals

The British Ironwork Centre constructed the Mad Max-inspired piece from reclaimed farming equipment and recycled metals

Mad Max-inspired tractor unveiled at attraction near Oswestry

Welsh exhibitors will be 'unlikely' to be able to compete in this year's Oswestry Show

Welsh exhibitors will be 'unlikely' to be able to compete in this year's Oswestry Show

Welsh exhibitors 'unlikely' to be allowed to compete at Oswestry Show this year

North Shropshire MP, Helen Morgan said: “The decision by the Welsh Government to limit livestock movement from England into Wales will be catastrophic for the cross-border trade that so many farmers rely on.

North Shropshire MP, Helen Morgan said: “The decision by the Welsh Government to limit livestock movement from England into Wales will be catastrophic for the cross-border trade that so many farmers rely on.

Calls to fix 'catastrophic' bluetongue rules which will cost local farmers thousands

New Bluetongue restrictions which are set to come into force on July 1 would require any cow or sheep to be tested for the disease if it travels across the border- which would cost farmers thousands

New Bluetongue restrictions which are set to come into force on July 1 would require any cow or sheep to be tested for the disease if it travels across the border- which would cost farmers thousands

Farmer fears she will have to sell sheep over disease rules on Welsh border

You will get close-up views of some farm machinery

You will get close-up views of some farm machinery

Cultural attractions

Ellesmere estate to open gardens and farm for visitors on Open Farm Sunday

Casha Bowles-Jones and a newborn calf at Babbinswood Farm

Casha Bowles-Jones and a newborn calf at Babbinswood Farm

Farm at centre of community ownership bid near Oswestry to hold open day

Tractors on sale at Stocks Farm, Ellesmere.

Tractors on sale at Stocks Farm, Ellesmere.

Vintage and modern tractors on offer at dispersal sale near Ellesmere

Part of the large crowd that attended the dispersal sale

Part of the large crowd that attended the dispersal sale

Dispersal sale at north Shropshire farm makes more than £2 million

They will now be open four days a week

They will now be open four days a week

Ellesmere farm shop and café to extend opening hours after surge in popularity

Children enjoying some of the outdoor activities at Babbinswood Farm

Children enjoying some of the outdoor activities at Babbinswood Farm

Open day at farm near Oswestry to showcase community ownership plans