Farming

High Yeilding - North Yorkshire farmer Derek Cornforth now uses Encera after trailing it at his farm in 2025.

York firm helps farmers cut fertiliser use by a quarter

Pig Young handlers 5-8 years winner Henrietta Barker aged 9 from Pudsey.

Pig Young handlers 5-8 years winner Henrietta Barker aged 9 from Pudsey.

Much-loved North Yorkshire agriculture show closes its doors

HRH The Princess Royal visiting the 163rd Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.

HRH The Princess Royal visiting the 163rd Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.

Top royal announced as president on final day of Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show 2026.

Great Yorkshire Show 2026.

Great Yorkshire Show opens as record 150,000 visitors expected

Russell Wagstaff paid tribute to the

Russell Wagstaff paid tribute to the

Farmer thanks heroic friends and colleagues who saved acres of fields in York fire

The Great Yorkshire Show’s highly anticipated fashion show is making a stylish return, taking place on the Ariat GYS Stage

The Great Yorkshire Show’s highly anticipated fashion show is making a stylish return, taking place on the Ariat GYS Stage

Yorkshire fashion brands take centre stage at Great Yorkshire Show

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Manager David Tite and Show Director Rachel Coates

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Manager David Tite and Show Director Rachel Coates

Last chance to buy tickets for this year's Great Yorkshire Show

Mayor David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, at the Great Yorkshire Show

Mayor David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, at the Great Yorkshire Show

New rural vision for York and North Yorkshire unveiled at Great Yorkshire Show

The Bishop Burton College students with Cameron McNicoll and Patrick Donaghy in red aprons

The Bishop Burton College students with Cameron McNicoll and Patrick Donaghy in red aprons

Pickering farm shop welcomes butchery apprentices on study visit

The Agri-Innovation Village, running at The Great Yorkshire Show, will showcase cutting-edge technology to help future-proof agriculture

The Agri-Innovation Village, running at The Great Yorkshire Show, will showcase cutting-edge technology to help future-proof agriculture

New farming technology to take centre stage at Great Yorkshire Show

Newhay Feeds has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology (YHIoT) to create career pathways for young people

Newhay Feeds has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Technology (YHIoT) to create career pathways for young people

Selby agricultural firm hopes to open doors for next generation of farmers

The Best Young Farmer Award was recently revealed and will debut at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show

The Best Young Farmer Award was recently revealed and will debut at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show launches new award for outstanding young farmers

More than 15,000 people visited Tractor Fest which featured more than 3,000 exhibits.

More than 15,000 people visited Tractor Fest which featured more than 3,000 exhibits.

Record 15,000 visitors make Tractor Fest’s 20th year the biggest yet

Day One of Tractor Fest 2026 at Newby Hall near Ripon.

Day One of Tractor Fest 2026 at Newby Hall near Ripon.

Thousands of enthusiasts flock to North Yorkshire for UK's largest tractor fest

Katie Geddes and Christine Talbot warm up for line dancing at the Great Yorkshire Show

Katie Geddes and Christine Talbot warm up for line dancing at the Great Yorkshire Show

Cultural attractions

New entertainment announced for the final day of the Great Yorkshire Show

Diana May, head of technical at Soanes Poultry

Diana May, head of technical at Soanes Poultry

East Yorkshire poultry firm secures top food safety accreditation

Students at Bishop Burton College put their skills to the test in a live, hands-on showcase of practical skills

Students at Bishop Burton College put their skills to the test in a live, hands-on showcase of practical skills

Beverley college students showcase livestock skills at annual competition

Horse-bedding specialist Unibed, based in South Milford near Selby say they have overcome straw shortages which are posing fresh challenges for livestock

Horse-bedding specialist Unibed, based in South Milford near Selby say they have overcome straw shortages which are posing fresh challenges for livestock

North Yorkshire firm bucks trend as straw shortage hits UK farmers

Pupils from Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury at Countryside Days

Pupils from Headfield Junior School, Dewsbury at Countryside Days

Thousands of Yorkshire children attend Countryside Days in Harrogate

The Great Yorkshire Show's Discovery Zone has announced it's expanding to inspire young people about farming and nature

The Great Yorkshire Show's Discovery Zone has announced it's expanding to inspire young people about farming and nature

Great Yorkshire Show expands Discovery Zone for young visitors

Better berries could be on the horizon thanks to new bee-friendly technology trialled by York-based AgriSound

Better berries could be on the horizon thanks to new bee-friendly technology trialled by York-based AgriSound

York company trialling bee-friendly tech to boost strawberry pollination

Tractor Fest is set to draw in thousands of people once again as it returns to Newby Hall in Ripon next month

Tractor Fest is set to draw in thousands of people once again as it returns to Newby Hall in Ripon next month

Thousands set to attend UK’s biggest tractor festival in Ripon

Jeff Hall with his restored vintage Ruston and Hornsby engine

Jeff Hall with his restored vintage Ruston and Hornsby engine

Rare vintage engine to go on display at Tractor Fest in Yorkshire

Mark Dean's sons; two-year-old George and James, four, putting the finishing touches to his Massey Harris Tractor

Mark Dean's sons; two-year-old George and James, four, putting the finishing touches to his Massey Harris Tractor

Rare restored Massey-Harris tractor set for display at Ripon Tractor Fest

The Prince of Wales talks with young farmers from across Swaledale during a visit to Crows Tree Farm, a family farm in Richmond, North Yorkshire, to hear about multi-generational farms and the opportunities and challenges shaping modern farming today.

The Prince of Wales talks with young farmers from across Swaledale during a visit to Crows Tree Farm, a family farm in Richmond, North Yorkshire, to hear about multi-generational farms and the opportunities and challenges shaping modern farming today.

North Yorkshire farmers tell Prince of Wales they could be last generation to farm

The Prince of Wales talks with young farmers from across Swaledale during a visit to Crows Tree Farm, a family farm in Richmond, North Yorkshire, to hear about multi-generational farms and the opportunities and challenges shaping modern farming today.

The Prince of Wales talks with young farmers from across Swaledale during a visit to Crows Tree Farm, a family farm in Richmond, North Yorkshire, to hear about multi-generational farms and the opportunities and challenges shaping modern farming today.

Prince William meets with farmers in North Yorkshire - in pictures

The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show taking place later this year

The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show taking place later this year

Countdown begins for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate later this year

Emma with some of the chickens

Emma with some of the chickens

How woman behind well-known North Yorkshire poultry business is award finalist

Part of the £7.2million farm

Part of the £7.2million farm

600 acre North Yorkshire farm goes on the market for £7.2million

Ben Lee, managing director of Soanes Poultry

Ben Lee, managing director of Soanes Poultry

East Yorkshire poultry company named a finalist in national awards

Farming leaders at NFU and the David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, recently held a meeting to explore ways to support North Yorkshire’s agricultural sector

Farming leaders at NFU and the David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, recently held a meeting to explore ways to support North Yorkshire’s agricultural sector

Dairy farmers meet North Yorkshire mayor to discuss sector challenges

Landowner Mark Cunliffe-Lister with Quincy and five lambs.

Landowner Mark Cunliffe-Lister with Quincy and five lambs.

North Yorkshire landowner left 'stunned' after ewe gives birth to five lambs at once

Great Yorkshire Show Innovation Award winners

Great Yorkshire Show Innovation Award winners

Great Yorkshire Show to celebrate ground-breaking agricultural innovators

Vintage tractors will take on the Brian Chester Road this weekend

Vintage tractors will take on the Brian Chester Road this weekend

Vintage tractors roll through Yorkshire countryside in memory of former farmer

Research suggests dog attacks on livestock in the region have cost farmers thousands

Research suggests dog attacks on livestock in the region have cost farmers thousands

Research reveals dog attacks on livestock cost farmers in the region thousands

Two rare lambs were recently born at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park

Two rare lambs were recently born at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park

Two rare lambs bring hope for one of UK’s most endangered sheep breeds

Wressle Grange Padel Club will officially open later this month

Wressle Grange Padel Club will officially open later this month

New club launches in East Yorkshire for one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports

Farmers in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to tap into technology through a £7,500 grant.

Farmers in North Yorkshire are being encouraged to tap into technology through a £7,500 grant.

Farming Community Network

North Yorkshire farmers to benefit from AI and cyber training through new programme

An Easter Eggstravaganza is returning to Piglets Adventure Farm, near York, for its 22nd year

An Easter Eggstravaganza is returning to Piglets Adventure Farm, near York, for its 22nd year

Easter 'Eggstravaganza' family event returning for 22nd year near York

The Polly device used by Dole

The Polly device used by Dole

Major boost in crop yields reported by York-based firm

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, has put out an update on inheritance tax rules

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, has put out an update on inheritance tax rules

Inheritance Tax

Martin Lewis on the little-known HMRC rule that lets families pass on £1m tax-free

Discounted farmer tickets are now available for the upcoming Great Yorkshire Show

Discounted farmer tickets are now available for the upcoming Great Yorkshire Show

Discounted tickets now on sale for 167th Great Yorkshire Show

Agricultural consultant Simon Britton is working with Fortus on the event

Agricultural consultant Simon Britton is working with Fortus on the event

North Yorkshire event on 'financial clarity' for farmers and rural firms

A three-kilometre protection zone and a ten kilometre surveillance zone has been set up until further notice from March 3

A three-kilometre protection zone and a ten kilometre surveillance zone has been set up until further notice from March 3

Bird flu outbreak hits area near North Yorkshire town

Mandy and Karl Avison of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café in Pickering

Mandy and Karl Avison of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café in Pickering

North Yorkshire farm shop named region's food retailer of the year

McClarrons has appointed Sally Conner as business development executive to expand its farm insurance team

McClarrons has appointed Sally Conner as business development executive to expand its farm insurance team

Malton insurance broker expands farm team

Pocklington farmers Belle and Jason Richardson celebrate SealStop's inclusion in the Small Business Britain’s Green Growth 100 list.

Pocklington farmers Belle and Jason Richardson celebrate SealStop's inclusion in the Small Business Britain’s Green Growth 100 list.

Yorkshire water-saving invention earns place among UK's most sustainable

David Mounfield with his nephew James and daughter Emma at J A Mounfield & Son with some past awards for their pies.

David Mounfield with his nephew James and daughter Emma at J A Mounfield & Son with some past awards for their pies.

Family butcher near York vying to be named best British pie maker

Will Douglas of Savills

Will Douglas of Savills

Land sales in Yorkshire and the North hit by 'tightened supply' says top agency

Carol Moffat, project manager at the Farmer Network

Carol Moffat, project manager at the Farmer Network

Farmers across Yorkshire invited to see how trees can add value to businesses

Farmers across York can attend the Rural Business Advice Day in Pickering to help boost the sustainability of their businesses

Farmers across York can attend the Rural Business Advice Day in Pickering to help boost the sustainability of their businesses

Major event to help farmers boost business sustainability coming to North Yorkshire

Mayor David Skaith and Jan Thornton MBE

Mayor David Skaith and Jan Thornton MBE

Mayor makes appointment to boost North Yorkshire farmer incomes

Mandy and Karl Avison of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café

Mandy and Karl Avison of Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café

Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café named a finalist in Northern Farmer Awards

A tractor wrapped in bright colours, on display at the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show, has been raising awareness for motor neurone disease

A tractor wrapped in bright colours, on display at the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show, has been raising awareness for motor neurone disease

Specially wrapped tractor helps spread awareness of motor neurone disease