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Isle of Wight Milk processing plant at Briddlesford Dairy Farm - bottle of milk being held up outside the farm buildings

6, December 2019·2 min read

4,500 litres of Isle of Wight milk sold in first five weeks: Now available from ten Island locations

From next week Isle of Wight milk processed at Briddlesford Farm will be available in ten locations around the Island. Now longer lasting, the new milk will help protect the Island's heritage

19, November 2019·2 min read

CLA calls on election candidates to back its Rural Powerhouse initiative

CLA launches Rural Powerhouse initiative to secure backing for rural economy and communities through General Election period and beyond

Best Rural Tourism Business winner Tallulah Shepherdly from Nettlecombe Farm. Rural Business Awards, South East Ceremony. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Kent (

25, October 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight farm-stay wins prestigious award and heads to National final

Congratulations to Nettlecombe Farm, who will now go on to represent the South East at the national final in February 2020

Carton of Isle of Wight being held outside briddlesford farm

22, October 2019·3 min read

New Isle of Wight Milk: A look around the facilities and all you need to know (video)

Here’s the description (with pictures) of our tour around the facility, explaining the considerable bravery this has taken and details of what you’re supporting when you buy the new Isle of Wight Milk.

21, October 2019·1 min read

‘Dairy Innovator of the Year Award’ for Isle of Wight farmer

Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, Paul Griffin from Briddlesford Lodge farm picked up Gold Award for the ‘Dairy Innovator of the Year’

tractor in wheat field by meric tuna on unsplash

19, October 2019·6 min read

What will the impact of Brexit be on Isle of Wight Farmers? OnTheWight investigates

Farming has a long-standing tradition on the Isle of Wight and a big part of keeping the Island beautiful. OnTheWight sought the views of a range of farmers on Brexit and their thoughts on the effect it might have on their livelihoods

Kaysie Reed Matt Elliott and Kirsty Lee SouthernCo-op Paul Griffin Jodie Reed and Mark Reed

15, October 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight Milk will protect heritage and ensure fair price for dairy farmers

New brand of milk launched as a way to protect the Island's heritage, ensure farmers get a fair price for their milk and to lessen the impact on the environment by reducing travel distances

11, October 2019·2 min read

Petition launched to ban and remove ‘super trawlers’ from ‘UK waters’

Two 'super trawlers' have been moving around waters between Isle of Wight and Sussex over the last couple of weeks. A petition has been launched calling for them to be banned and removed

Staff from Hunt Forest Group standing in front of tractor to receive their award

30, September 2019·1 min read

Hunt Forest Group win prestigious award at Royal Isle of Wight County Show

The Royal IW County Show is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 award for the ‘Best Trade Stand’ at the event and a date for the Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2020.

12, September 2019·1 min read

Armfuls of awards for Briddlesford’s pedigree Guernsey cows

At the prestigious awards held in Somerset, of the 16 classes, cows and bulls from the Briddlesford Lodge Farm Herd won seven, and took reserve in six classes.

11, September 2019·4 min read

Will you be taking part in Isle of Wight Goatober?

It's been happening around the world for sometime, but this is the first Goatober to take place on the Isle of Wight, raising awareness of goat meat, milk, cheese and fudge produced on the Island.

Vintage tractor in field with other tractors working in distance

27, August 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Ploughing Match returns for 120th time next month

As well as the competition, there'll be plenty of stalls and a grand raffle with a chance to win lots of lovely local produce.

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