Farming in the North West
The North West is an area of great contrast, from the predominantly dairy farming county of Cheshire, arable and horticulture in Southwest Lancashire to the beef and sheep farming in the upland areas of North Lancashire and Cumbria.
Regional News
Record numbers at 2009 Cheshire Show
2 July 2009
The 2009 Cheshire County Show saw a record number of visitors with crowds reaching 80,000 over the two days.
John Platt Scholarship handed over at Cheshire Show
30 June 2009
Ian McGrath of Parkgate Farm, Tabley, Knutsford, and NFU Cheshire County Chairman Jonny Hewitt of Red House Farm, Dunham Massey, are this year’s recipients of the John Platt Travel Scholarship.
Edward Timpson MP holds dairy surgery at Nantwich NFU office
30 June 2009
Edward Timpson, the MP for Crewe and Nantwich, held an MP’s surgery at the Nantwich NFU office on Friday 26 June.
Regional media releases
Industry bodies unite to help remaining farmers affected by milk co-op collapse
19 June 2009
The NFU has joined forces with English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP) and Dairy UK to offer a range of support services for dairy farmers who have yet to find buyers for their milk following the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain.
NFU president celebrates Cheshire’s thriving farming heritage
17 June 2009
President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is celebrating the success of Cheshire as a thriving dairy county when he visits as special guest at the Cheshire Show on Tuesday, June 23.
Tasker’s tale of two countries
16 June 2009
NFU prepares to say goodbye to Chester group secretary who has loyally served farmers in both England and Wales.
