Click here for the latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire which includes information about the sudden closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2025.
Hosted by Herefordshire Food Alliance and Sustainable Ledbury Monday 27th January 6 – 9.30pm Food, Film and Q&A Come and join an evening of learning and discussion at Burgage Hall in Ledbury! A screening of the thought-provoking film “Six Inches of Soil” followed by an engaging Q&A session with local farmers and growers. Confirmed panel so far Harvey Clay – Showle Dairy, Josh Davenport – Little Marcle Organic Produce, and James Marsden – Gregg’s Pit Cider & Perry and Chair of Herefordshire Climate and Nature Partnership Board. This event is a great opportunity to delve into the world of sustainable agriculture and the
Click here for the latest newsletter from Hereford Rural Hub. Primarily aimed at farmers, it includes details of Sustainable Farm Incentives, Hereford Council’s Natural Flood Management project, a webinar from Herefordshire Meadows plus lots of other information.
Click here and here for details of a Seasonal Growing Assistant job at Growing Local. Applications need to be in by 5th January 2025.
Click here and here for details of a Seasonal Growing Assistant job at Growing Local. Applications need to be in by 5th January 2025.
Click here and here for details of a Seasonal Growing Assistant job at Growing Local. Applications need to be in by 5th January 2025.
Click here to read about opportunities to come together and share good food in the run-up to Christmas. Click here to read some links explaining some of the recent changes around tax, and what else is being pushed for by groups advocating for the future of farming and nature. HFA Steering member Christine Hope was championing Herefordshire, sustainability and Small Business at the House of Lords recently! Click here to read how she got on. Talk Community WOW Grants are now available. The aim of the WOW grant is to offer
Wyescapes Online Event
Wyescapes is a Landscape Recovery project for more than 5000 hectares along river corridors of the Wye and Lugg in Herefordshire. 50 landholdings will collaborate to restore the riverside habitats and support nature recovery, improve public access and engagement with the landscape, whilst producing quality food and produce through sustainable climate-resilient farming. Everyone with an interest in the project outcomes whether through an interest in the local food economy, as local residents, or via their involvement with community groups or Herefordshire businesses, will be very welcome to attend an online event on Wednesday 27th November at 7pm.
To save Babbinswood Farm, buy your shares today! In 2023, the community learned that Babbinswood Organic Farm, near Oswestry in North Shropshire, known for their organic produce, holistic veterinary care and welcoming spaces, faced an uncertain future. Over the past few decades, the farm has evolved from a conventional farm into an organic, community-focused enterprise, home to one of the UK’s pioneering cow-calf dairies, together with beef, sheep and a diverse mix of local land-based businesses and projects. The farm is flourishing, but a family breakdown means that half the farm must now be sold. Following extensive community consultation, Barbara and
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On Tuesday, 12th November, from 12pm to 6pm, Herefordshire Rural Hub will be hosting a Rural Business Advice Day at Lyde Arundel, HR4 7SN. This free event is packed with expert advice on everything from environmental schemes and grants, to succession planning, training opportunities, rural crime prevention, free health checks for attendees and so much more. For more information and to book a session, visit the Herefordshire Rural Hub website, or call 01432 268428.
