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Island-born poultry judge and former Chairman of the Isle of Wight Young Farmers, Jed Dwight, is now the youngest A Panel judge in the UK, and one of the youngest ever to be elevated to the Panel.
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The Isle of Wight council share this latest update on the Avian Flu situation and provide advice and links to more information.
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Landowners on the Isle of Wight will face a number of concerning issues in the coming year. The CLA say their voice will be more important than ever.
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Business leaders in rural areas are calling for urgent discussions on measures to address the continued neglect of rural areas by mobile network operators.
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Well done to the Rights of Way maintenance and protection officer at the Isle of Wight Council, Neil Morey, who has been recognised for the key role he plays in maintaining the Island’s rights of way.
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The BBC Countryfile team are back on the Isle of Wight, this time filming at Carisbrooke Castle, on Ventnor Downs, in the Botanic Garden and at Brading Roman Villa.
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The NFU is calling for milk buyers to recognise the strength of current markets and start paying fair, sustainable prices to their milk suppliers.
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Jed Dwight, who became the youngest fully qualified national poultry judge in December, was elected as a Member of the Poultry Club of Great Britain's Council, following a national vote this month.
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Farmers and growers challenged the MP to back British farming when a new agriculture policy.
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Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner and Hampshire MPs are being asked to support the CLA campaign and champion a future that allows rural businesses to thrive.
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Farming union presidents pledged to continue their joint lobbying to promote the importance of UK food and farming against a backdrop of intense competition for public spending post Brexit.
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The NFU says that retailers who have said they will stop selling eggs from hens kept in enriched cage systems by 2025 must give their egg suppliers more clarity on timelines.
