Farming

Eye Farm's new product has been highly commended.

Ellesmere Port family business recognised for innovative cow-locating technology

Choosing slower grown chickens could curb campylobacter in Cheshire, says RSPCA

Renewable energy developer Aukera plans to create new grassland habitat beneath the proposed solar rays

Renewable energy developer Aukera plans to create new grassland habitat beneath the proposed solar rays

Councillors oppose plans for 70-acre solar farm in Cheshire

Carden Park in Cheshire

Carden Park in Cheshire

Cheshire vineyard harvesting grapes after hottest UK summer ever

Home Farm in Backford, Chester.

Home Farm in Backford, Chester.

Chester farm confirmed to not need planning approval for new storage building

Budworth Mere, adjacent to land farmed by Groobox owner, David Fryer, is a popular beauty spot, leisure facility, and wildlife haven

Budworth Mere, adjacent to land farmed by Groobox owner, David Fryer, is a popular beauty spot, leisure facility, and wildlife haven

Vegbox farmer and restauranteur seeks to take 12m litres water from lake every summer

George and Will Tomlinson, co-owners of Rossett Park Farming, have opened the farm's first Pick Your Own sunflower field

George and Will Tomlinson, co-owners of Rossett Park Farming, have opened the farm's first Pick Your Own sunflower field

Sunflower field opens for pick-your-own after charity success

New grazier Jack Ancell and his pedigree Aberdeen Angus suckler herd at Rostherne Mere

New grazier Jack Ancell and his pedigree Aberdeen Angus suckler herd at Rostherne Mere

Aberdeen Angus cattle help protect national nature reserve

Waugh Brow Farm Jones family, from left, Holly, Ruth, David and Georgina, celebrate their 40th anniversary

Waugh Brow Farm Jones family, from left, Holly, Ruth, David and Georgina, celebrate their 40th anniversary

'Are you completely mad?' Farmer laughs off bank loan rejection 40 years ago

Groobarbs Wild Farm owner, David Fryer (left) says even drought-tolerant crops like maize have been struggling as the year has gone on

Groobarbs Wild Farm owner, David Fryer (left) says even drought-tolerant crops like maize have been struggling as the year has gone on

Farmers face crop failures and feed shortages as fifth heatwave of summer grips

Hannah Booth, farm assistant, with Emily and her goat kids

Hannah Booth, farm assistant, with Emily and her goat kids

Endangered goats given boost with five kids born at Tatton Park

Plans to incorporate deli and off-licence at popular farm shop

Huge farmland near Airbus sells at auction - but significantly below guide price

Ray Brown, owner and founder of Bidlea Dairy, Cllr Nick Mannion, Rachel Bolton, Cheshire East Council and Max Beadle of Bidlea

Ray Brown, owner and founder of Bidlea Dairy, Cllr Nick Mannion, Rachel Bolton, Cheshire East Council and Max Beadle of Bidlea

Pioneering family hailed Cheshire's 'most innovative' farm-to-bottle dairy

The Royal Cheshire Show opens today

The Royal Cheshire Show opens today

Royal Cheshire Show opens today showcasing best of farming

A hunt in action (not the Cheshire Hunt).

A hunt in action (not the Cheshire Hunt).

CPS confirms Chester Hunt directors cruelty case thrown out of court

Claremont Farm in Bebington

Claremont Farm in Bebington

Wirral farm 'devastated' after accident destroys three-year crop

Pale Hall and inset The Bryntirion Inn

Pale Hall and inset The Bryntirion Inn

We enjoyed Afternoon Tea at Pale Hall near Bala and a stay at The Bryntirion Inn

A rural education centre is hoping to expand into Cheshire

A rural education centre is hoping to expand into Cheshire

Rural education centre eyes Cheshire expansion to help more people

Home Farm on Marbury Road in Comberbach has stopped selling raw milk

Home Farm on Marbury Road in Comberbach has stopped selling raw milk

Sadness as farm stops selling raw milk and shakes from popular Milkbot dispenser

Cheshire farmers at Chester Town Hall Square protest

Cheshire farmers at Chester Town Hall Square protest

Brooke Weston Trust

On this day: Farmers, cows and tractors protest against IHT tax plans in Chester

The dispersal sale of the equipment at the farm near Malpas.

The dispersal sale of the equipment at the farm near Malpas.

Owners retirement sparks dispersal sale at Malpas-based farm

Hollies Farm in Malpas.

Hollies Farm in Malpas.

Malpas barn conversion plans would need planning approval, says council

21 sheep have been killed by a savage dog

21 sheep have been killed by a savage dog

21 sheep killed and four injured in brutal dog attack in Cheshire

Chester Zoo is giving families on Universal Credit the chance to visit this Christmas for £1.

Chester Zoo is giving families on Universal Credit the chance to visit this Christmas for £1.

Chester Zoo letting kids in for £1 revealed no-one has a clue about Universal Credit

Two neighbouring site near Chester and Ellesmere Port will be transformed into a range of new habitats.

Two neighbouring site near Chester and Ellesmere Port will be transformed into a range of new habitats.

New 185-acre habitat regeneration project launched across Chester and Ellesmere Port

The panels for Cross Lanes Farm in Bickley, near Malpas.

The panels for Cross Lanes Farm in Bickley, near Malpas.

Cheshire farm given green light for 136 solar panels on building roof

Library image of poultry.

Library image of poultry.

Denbighshire organic farm takes action after potential cases of bird flu in region

An artist impression of the proposed barn in Burton which was turned down.

An artist impression of the proposed barn in Burton which was turned down.

Neston barn proposal rejected by Cheshire West and Chester planners

One of the items on offer in the large machinery sale.

One of the items on offer in the large machinery sale.

North West, Wales and Shropshire affected as farm business equipment up for sale

The area set out for the pond off the A41.

The area set out for the pond off the A41.

A41 livestock pond 'doesn't need planning permission' says council

Red Lane, Huxley.

Red Lane, Huxley.

Plans lodged for new free-range egg unit at Chester farm

Eight fire engines were sent

Eight fire engines were sent

On this day: Dramatic images released of massive barn fire near Chester

Head chef Jake Boyce, David and Rebecca Fryer delighted to be in the nationally recognised Good Food Guide

Head chef Jake Boyce, David and Rebecca Fryer delighted to be in the nationally recognised Good Food Guide

Flourishing farm business and restaurant wins hat trick of prestigious awards

Fred Roberts and Joanne Littler, of Applecross Farm, are working towards opening a new shop

Fred Roberts and Joanne Littler, of Applecross Farm, are working towards opening a new shop

Family-run farm holding live music event as mission to open new shop continues

From left, Angela Williams, Sarah Millington and Millie Briely with the award-winning ice cream

From left, Angela Williams, Sarah Millington and Millie Briely with the award-winning ice cream

Family dairy farm scoops five stars for ice cream and cream at Great Taste Awards

Kingslee in Crewe-by-Farndon will need planning permission.

Kingslee in Crewe-by-Farndon will need planning permission.

Cheshire West council planning officers tell Farndon farm to seek approval

George Tomlinson from Rossett Park Farming

George Tomlinson from Rossett Park Farming

Drought and above-average heat impose unwanted costs for farmers

Will and George Tomlinson, of Lower Park Farm, with their dogs Donny (left) and Gaz (right)

Will and George Tomlinson, of Lower Park Farm, with their dogs Donny (left) and Gaz (right)

Plans revealed for farmshop at family-run farm near Chester

Charlie Stewart (centre) with Starlight the Jersey calf, along with gran, Trish Bate (right) and Faye, who works with Trish at Heath Farm

Charlie Stewart (centre) with Starlight the Jersey calf, along with gran, Trish Bate (right) and Faye, who works with Trish at Heath Farm

'Family affair': Brothers, 7 and 4, uphold tradition in Cheshire Show livestock ring

Livestock exhibits are a cornerstone of the Royal Cheshire County Show

Livestock exhibits are a cornerstone of the Royal Cheshire County Show

Cultural attractions

Sizzling start for Cheshire Show as crowds flock to festival of country life

Tomatoes being packed at Groobox.

Tomatoes being packed at Groobox.

Small veg box business in Cheshire transformed into thriving network

The entrance to Larkton House near Malpas.

The entrance to Larkton House near Malpas.

Cheshire slurry lagoon plans 'don't need prior approval' say planners

Pupils from The Firs in Chester with a tractor.

Pupils from The Firs in Chester with a tractor.

Chester school The Firs experiences glimpse into rural life with assembly

Grimditch Dairy holiday let.

Grimditch Dairy holiday let.

Cheshire couple turn old dairy barn into successful holiday let

Titch the Lamb with a Prospect House Care Home resident.

Titch the Lamb with a Prospect House Care Home resident.

Titch the two-week-old lamb pays visit to Cheshire care home

The Beestonview Herd sold well at auction.

The Beestonview Herd sold well at auction.

Shropshire auction for pregnant Tarvin cows earns thousands of pounds

Plans for a new agricultural building in Well House Farm in Edgewell Lane Rushton will not need prior approval.

Plans for a new agricultural building in Well House Farm in Edgewell Lane Rushton will not need prior approval.

Tarporley farm building 'doesn't need prior approval' says council

Cheshire dairy farm to sell off machinery at auction including John Deere tractor

Daniel Zeichner, Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and The Rt Hon Lord David Hanson.

Daniel Zeichner, Minister of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and The Rt Hon Lord David Hanson.

Legislation set to change after rise in farm thefts in Cheshire

Greg is appearing on Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker. Pictue: Steven Landles / Channel 4

Greg is appearing on Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker. Pictue: Steven Landles / Channel 4

Cheshire man stars in TV show in bid to win dream farm tenancy

Some of the Beestonview Farm herd

Some of the Beestonview Farm herd

Two Cheshire dairy herds to go under the hammer

Livestock judge and farmer John Griffiths, left, with an old friend, the late Dick Stapleton

Livestock judge and farmer John Griffiths, left, with an old friend, the late Dick Stapleton

Tributes to 'true gentleman' Cheshire farmer and UK livestock judge John Griffiths

The Cheshire Rural Crime Team is presented with the Rob Oliver MBE Award by the CEA's CESAR Scheme & Police Liaison, Dave Luscombe (Centre).

The Cheshire Rural Crime Team is presented with the Rob Oliver MBE Award by the CEA's CESAR Scheme & Police Liaison, Dave Luscombe (Centre).

Rural Crime Team's success against organised crime group earns national award