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In your field: Helen Stanier - "Fresh milk often provokes memories about growing up on, or near, a farm"

Dairy

In your field: Helen Stanier - "Fresh milk often provokes memories about growing up on, or near, a farm"

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

clock 23 February 2024 鈥� 2 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier - "I am determined to start the year optimistically"

Farm Life

In your field: Helen Stanier - "I am determined to start the year optimistically"

I hope everyone had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. We enjoyed a busy Christmas, spending time with friends and family in between jobs on the farm

clock 23 January 2024 鈥� 2 min read
'Milk from the Hills' - Dairy farmer adds value through vending machine business

Farm Life

'Milk from the Hills' - Dairy farmer adds value through vending machine business

James Hill returned to the farm knowing it would be a challenge. But, a new venture has seen the farm flourish. Chloe Palmer reports.

clock 18 November 2023 鈥� 9 min read
Dairy farm links up with Clarkson's farm to boost sales

Farm Life

Dairy farm links up with Clarkson's farm to boost sales

After appearing on Clarkson's Farm, one dairy farm in the Cotswolds has seen sales increase dramatically. Ruth Wills finds out more.

clock 08 August 2023 鈥� 8 min read
Passion for Jerseys leads to success for young farmer

Livestock

Passion for Jerseys leads to success for young farmer

A love for the Jersey breed, and the nostalgic taste of traditional Jersey milk, has seen one young farmer in Cumbria develop a flourishing on-farm dairy business.

clock 29 November 2022 鈥� 7 min read