We need to make Brexit a positive opportunity for all Monica Akehurst·August 13, 2016Soft brown eyes regarded me reproachfully. This stern look was not the joyful greeting that I’d pictured. I’d...Farming·1 Comment·0·77 views
Farmers need to take care of themselves Monica Akehurst·July 22, 2016‘Living the dream?’ An urban colleague enjoyed saying to me. He’d visited the farm on a sunny day...Farming·0 Comments·0·193 views
Farm Life is such fun Monica Akehurst·June 6, 2016In this month’s farm life update Monica Akehurst finds out she’s living on the edge.. nce lambing starts...Farming·0 Comments·0·124 views
Horrified and saddened by Tesco’s fictional farms Monica Akehurst·May 15, 2016In this month’s farming opinion column Monica Akehurst is horrified and saddened by Tesco’s fictional farms, and updates us...Farming·0 Comments·0·445 views
Some of my biggest lambs lay dead Monica Akehurst·April 7, 2016Recent dog attacks have highlighted the catastrophic consequences caused by out of control dogs combined with irresponsible owners....Farming·0 Comments·0·101 views
I’m fed up of experts sitting behind desks Monica Akehurst·March 4, 2016Sheep farmer and columnist Monica Akehurst questions how much more squeezing farmers can take? I don’t want you to...Farming·0 Comments·1·121 views
The Lonely Sheep Monica Akehurst·February 4, 2016New year, new penknife. Mesmerised by the array of choice I explained to the salesman that easy to...Farming·0 Comments·0·188 views
I question the benefits of Red Tractor Assurance Monica Akehurst·January 13, 2016The Red Tractor Assurance scheme booklet tells us that members are reaping the benefits, but it just adds...Farming·0 Comments·0·603 views
Rejecting edible food is criminal Monica Akehurst·November 30, 2015The saying “Two’s company, three’s a crowd” reminded me of the 1987 storm. On that windy sleepless night...Farming·0 Comments·0·47 views
A Shepherd’s Diary: November Monica Akehurst·November 28, 2015The latest monthly shepherd’s diary instalment from Monica Akehurst, East Sussex based sheep farmer and regular monthly contributor.....Farming·0 Comments·0·65 views
