A very long winter has suddenly been interrupted by a lovely weather interlude, allowing some much-needed work to be done on farms across the county. But the wet winter has once again been costly. For livestock farmers, the cost of bedding and keeping animals indoors has been significant, while many arable crops are still unhappy with waterlogged feet.
All of this places real pressure on farm businesses, and on the resilience and wellbeing of the farmers themselves. If you are finding things difficult, FCN is here to help – you can contact us in confidence on [email protected].
FCN hosted a Quiz Night at the Udder Farm Shop in March, with more than 130 people attending. More than £1,000 was raised for the charity.
This spring we are also holding more of our popular Walk & Talk events around the county – details in the ad. Anyone within the rural community is very welcome to attend. Come and join us for a five to seven mile walk. We always meet at a village pub or café car park, so there’s the option of a drink and a meal afterwards. To book please contact Helen Newman by text or WhatsApp on 07957158259 or [email protected]
