Farming

Jake and Larissa Rees are opening Rackery Farm Shop in Llay.

Couple keeping it local as they prepare to open new farm shop

Roger Egglestone said this was the fifth dog attack on his farm

Roger Egglestone said this was the fifth dog attack on his farm

Warning to pet owners after 20 sheep killed in dog attack on Cheshire farm

Aphra Brandreth MP and local farmer Neil Matthews at Poplar Hall Farm, Tattenhall.

Aphra Brandreth MP and local farmer Neil Matthews at Poplar Hall Farm, Tattenhall.

Cheshire MP presents Livestock Worrying Bill in Parliament

Aphra Brandreth MP speaking in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv.

Aphra Brandreth MP speaking in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliamentlive.tv.

Cheshire MP calls for debate on mental health in farming communities

A forklift truck was used to raise Mark Young in a potato crate.

A forklift truck was used to raise Mark Young in a potato crate.

Chester: Roofing contractor death 'could so easily have been avoided'

MP Mike Amesbury with members of Cheshire NFU.

MP Mike Amesbury with members of Cheshire NFU.

Cheshire farmers hold talks with MP to discuss industry issues

From left, veterans Graham Cooper, 85, and Keith Atkinson, 81, after their ploughing combat

From left, veterans Graham Cooper, 85, and Keith Atkinson, 81, after their ploughing combat

Cheshire ploughing match hailed a success despite predicted thunderstorm

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Elaine and Graham Prescott welcoming customers to their new farm shop

Freshly baked bread and creamy butter among Cheshire produce on sale at new farm shop

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth on the farm with NFU members. Picture: NFU.

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth on the farm with NFU members. Picture: NFU.

Cheshire: Farming issues highlighted in meeting with new MP

Children can meet newly hatched chicks and Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids at Tatton Park Farm

Children can meet newly hatched chicks and Royal Golden Guernsey goat kids at Tatton Park Farm

Country fayre at Tatton Park Farm promises plenty of bank holiday fun

Rangers Tom Garner (left) and Megan Snape with rosettes for their pedigree Shropshire lambs

Rangers Tom Garner (left) and Megan Snape with rosettes for their pedigree Shropshire lambs

Rosettes rain down on farmers with learning disabilities at Cheshire County Show

Louise Brindley showing her British Blue, Leelou, in the female under three-year-old class

Louise Brindley showing her British Blue, Leelou, in the female under three-year-old class

‘Me, I just love cows’: Cheshire farmers on the mysterious world of livestock showing

Autism Together’s Emma Turner and Angie Kemp at Bridge Community Farm.

Autism Together’s Emma Turner and Angie Kemp at Bridge Community Farm.

Autism charity managing newly reopened community farm and café

Children can experience the excitement of riding in a real monster truck at this year's Royal Cheshire Show

Children can experience the excitement of riding in a real monster truck at this year's Royal Cheshire Show

Royal Cheshire Show unveils exciting line-up of attractions at Tabley this summer

Anna Welland (left) is from Malpas and is a new Cheshire Dairy Queen.

Anna Welland (left) is from Malpas and is a new Cheshire Dairy Queen.

Clubs and societies

Local lass is named 'dairy queen' at young farmers celebration

Alpacas adding a new and interesting dimension to Pilates classes

Alpacas adding a new and interesting dimension to Pilates classes

Exercise class where alpacas 'stars of the show' spells success for mum and daughter

The RSPCA has thanked Ellesmere Port MP Justin Madders for his help in securing a ban on live exports from Great Britain.

The RSPCA has thanked Ellesmere Port MP Justin Madders for his help in securing a ban on live exports from Great Britain.

RSPCA thanks Ellesmere Port MP for help securing live export ban

Baby lambs have been killed by dogs in the latest savage attack on livestock in Cheshire

Baby lambs have been killed by dogs in the latest savage attack on livestock in Cheshire

Dog shot by farmer after lambs attacked and killed on field in Cheshire

Sisters Alison and Fiona Wilshaw at Bates Farm (Image: Kaptured by Lindsey)

Sisters Alison and Fiona Wilshaw at Bates Farm (Image: Kaptured by Lindsey)

Bates Farm sisters' successful first lambing season following death of their father

Volunteers from the local Cubs and Beavers enjoyed getting muddy and helping to plant trees.

Volunteers from the local Cubs and Beavers enjoyed getting muddy and helping to plant trees.

Community effort plants new woodland on Cheshire farm

Royal Cheshire County Show returns this summer with an action packed two day event

Royal Cheshire County Show returns this summer with an action packed two day event

Cheshire Show offers discount tickets for this summer's two-day spectacular

One of Luke's cockerels

One of Luke's cockerels

Poultry fancier hit with noise complaint as cockerels crow '10 minutes too early'

Abbey Leys Community Farmers Market in High Legh has been shortlisted for Farmers Market of the Year 2024

Abbey Leys Community Farmers Market in High Legh has been shortlisted for Farmers Market of the Year 2024

Community farmers market showcasing Cheshire produce shortlisted for national award

A Lloyd Fraser milk tanker

A Lloyd Fraser milk tanker

Major milk haulier with base in Chester enters administration

Farmland and, inset, Edward Timpson MP

Farmland and, inset, Edward Timpson MP

Edward Timpson: 'Rural Oscars give platform to the best of our communities'

A father-of-three was electrocuted by an overhead power line. Picture: HSE.

A father-of-three was electrocuted by an overhead power line. Picture: HSE.

Farm firm fined £60k after dad died from electrocution

(L to R): Groobarb Field Kitchen head chef, Mark Price, and Groobarb Wild Farm owner, Rebecca Fryer

(L to R): Groobarb Field Kitchen head chef, Mark Price, and Groobarb Wild Farm owner, Rebecca Fryer

Farmer whose veg box business boomed over Covid says Cheshire Show is 'invaluable'

The Royal Cheshire County Show will return for its 185th year, this month.

The Royal Cheshire County Show will return for its 185th year, this month.

Royal Cheshire County Show returns for 185th anniversary event

Crewe Magistrates Court.

Crewe Magistrates Court.

Six men fined for cruelty offences at Cheshire slaughterhouse

Farmland and, inset, Edward Timpson MP

Farmland and, inset, Edward Timpson MP

Edward Timpson: 'Rural Cheshire set to benefit from more than £1.8m funding'

Francesca and Mick have two sons who love the farm.

Francesca and Mick have two sons who love the farm.

Neston farm owners urge public to 'shop local' as supermarkets face shortages

The closure date has not yet been confirmed.

The closure date has not yet been confirmed.

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Much-loved community farm in Willaston announces closure

Farmer David Fryer grows fresh produce for guests to enjoy in a converted barn at Groobarbs Wild Farm

Farmer David Fryer grows fresh produce for guests to enjoy in a converted barn at Groobarbs Wild Farm

Field to fork restaurant serving 'inspirational food' launches new vegan menu

The livestock attack left two sheep dead and another seriously injured. Picture: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team.

The livestock attack left two sheep dead and another seriously injured. Picture: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team.

Police plea after loose dog kills sheep on farm near Chester

Meadow, which has a base in Chester, has announced a new partnership as part of its net zero drive.

Meadow, which has a base in Chester, has announced a new partnership as part of its net zero drive.

Chester firm announces new partnership as part of net zero push

Visitors can explore 1,000 acres of beautiful deer park and nature walks for just £3.25 as part of a special winter offer

Visitors can explore 1,000 acres of beautiful deer park and nature walks for just £3.25 as part of a special winter offer

Explore Tatton Park's 1,000 acre deer park for half price - just £3.25

Library image of Cheshire Police car

Library image of Cheshire Police car

Warning to dog walkers after Chester farmer loses sheep in attack

Adam Brown and wife Becky, with daughter Harriet and their award-winning ice cream

Adam Brown and wife Becky, with daughter Harriet and their award-winning ice cream

Cheshire dairy farm TV bid for life changing contract to supply ice cream to Aldi

The shop opened its door at the beginning of October.

The shop opened its door at the beginning of October.

New ‘global food’ shop opens its doors in Ellesmere Port

The site for the planned equestrian development in Cheshire.

The site for the planned equestrian development in Cheshire.

Plans unveiled to convert land to equestrian use

Rake Lane has been the site of several 'near misses' between horse riders and motorists.

Rake Lane has been the site of several 'near misses' between horse riders and motorists.

'We had so many near misses' - Horse riders to protest dangerous driving on Rake Lane

Residents celebrated the fifth birthday of the Cheshire West and Chester Council/ForHousing partnership.

Residents celebrated the fifth birthday of the Cheshire West and Chester Council/ForHousing partnership.

Cheshire West residents celebrate fifth birthday of successful housing partnership

Firefighters used

Firefighters used

Cow stranded in strong currents led to safety in dramatic rescue

An expert will be talking to farmers about Bovine TB

An expert will be talking to farmers about Bovine TB

Farmers given chance to get answers on Bovine TB queries at Cheshire Show

Boris Johnson tucks into a tub of Bidlea Dairy's honeycomb ice cream

Boris Johnson tucks into a tub of Bidlea Dairy's honeycomb ice cream

Boris Johnson gives seal of approval to Cheshire dairy farm ice cream

Artist impression of the new Tatton Services being proposed on the M56 (Westmorland Family/Tatton Estate/Glenn Howells Architects)

Artist impression of the new Tatton Services being proposed on the M56 (Westmorland Family/Tatton Estate/Glenn Howells Architects)

Plans for Tebay-style M56 services with farm shop and hotel take step forward

Nine young cows had to be moved from a street in Middlewich yesterday evening.

Nine young cows had to be moved from a street in Middlewich yesterday evening.

Fire crews work together after cows 'moo-ve' into Cheshire street

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team

Family pet dog shot dead by farmer after slipping lead and attacking sheep

An artist's impression of what Top Farm, Croughton would look like following the revamp.

An artist's impression of what Top Farm, Croughton would look like following the revamp.

New holiday cottages and café planned for farm between Chester and Ellesmere Port

Quad bike activities taking place at Tile Farm Off Road. Picture: Planning document.

Quad bike activities taking place at Tile Farm Off Road. Picture: Planning document.

Chester village farm owners dealt blow in off-road biking site legal bid

Now Food Centre University of Chester, Taste Cheshire Sausage Competition. Picture judging none and flavoured sausages. pic: Simon Warburton

Now Food Centre University of Chester, Taste Cheshire Sausage Competition. Picture judging none and flavoured sausages. pic: Simon Warburton

Taste Cheshire's Sausage Competition finalists - did your butcher make the cut?

Police have warned of the dangers of mud and other debris after a serious crash saw a farmer fined.

Police have warned of the dangers of mud and other debris after a serious crash saw a farmer fined.

Police warn against muddy roads after farmer fined following head-on crash

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team was called out to a badger baiting incident near Chester.

Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team was called out to a badger baiting incident near Chester.

Police probe badger baiting incident near Chester

The latest sheep worrying incident follows one which took place at a Tarvin farm (pictured) last month. Picture: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team.

The latest sheep worrying incident follows one which took place at a Tarvin farm (pictured) last month. Picture: Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team.

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Cheshire dog walkers warned after 'yet another' sheep worrying incident reported near Chester