Tiny cold lamb now part of the gang Monica Akehurst·October 8, 2017They’ve had a precarious start. It’s a triumph they’re alive. So although I’d threatened to send the sock...Farming·1 Comment·0·139 views
A visit from the Food Programme Monica Akehurst·May 7, 2017At the height of lambing, exhausted, dishevelled, with a strong scent of eau de sheep about me, I...Farming·0 Comments·0·119 views
Let off by a speed cop Monica Akehurst·April 7, 2017We now know that we are dispensable, as in our absence “The Boy” did good.. I awoke to...Farming·0 Comments·0·100 views
Making comparisons with New Zealand farmers is unjust Monica Akehurst·March 7, 2017Although New Zealand farmers’ adjustment to life without subsidies has been admirable, making comparisons with what happens in...Farming·0 Comments·0·89 views
Social media can bring you more than you bargained for Monica Akehurst·February 8, 2017Fake news, social media, publicity: embrace it or ignore it, there’s no denying modern communication has an impact...Farming·0 Comments·0·113 views
Our dietary guidelines are a nonsense Monica Akehurst·January 22, 2017It’s time to put the old year behind us, learn from our mistakes and revel in our successes...Farming·1 Comment·0·147 views
Soil is our greatest asset Monica Akehurst·November 30, 2016This month Monica Akehurst has been learning about earth worms at a sustainable farming conference and has a...Farming·0 Comments·0·129 views
Start believing we can make Brexit work Monica Akehurst·November 15, 2016Farmers are used to dealing with unpredictability says Monica Akehurst.. Unpredictable times could bring positives. I’m exasperated by...Farming·0 Comments·0·85 views
Farmers must tell their story Monica Akehurst·October 9, 2016Do you sometimes get the feeling that farmers are a convenient punch bag? Here are some recent media...Farming·0 Comments·0·96 views
EU Hygiene number frustrations Monica Akehurst·September 14, 2016Have you ever felt like throwing your phone on the floor and stamping on it? Tempting and probably...Farming·0 Comments·0·31 views
