Farming

The barn at Little Metlands Farm

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'They're in shock - we all are' - Peacocks die in barn fire

The Westlands Farm Shop team

The Westlands Farm Shop team

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The family-run farm shop bringing fresh local produce to a Hampshire High Street

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Lord Montagu issues stark warning over climate change

Kevin Parker has issued a warning after being charged by a cow

Kevin Parker has issued a warning after being charged by a cow

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Warning as cow charges and jumps at man: 'it could have killed me'

BSL signage at Southampton City Farm.

BSL signage at Southampton City Farm.

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Southampton farm adds British Sign Language displays on its trail

Kayleigh Collett of Westlands Farm Shop

Kayleigh Collett of Westlands Farm Shop

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Wet weather blamed for 'pumpkin shortage' in Hampshire

Dozens of tractors are due to take to the roads of Hampshire next weekend

Dozens of tractors are due to take to the roads of Hampshire next weekend

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This is why dozens of tractors are set to take to the roads next weekend

Sunnyfields Farm owner Ian Nelson standing in front of their 10,000-pumpkin Beetlejuice display, while holding one of his own grown pumpkins.

Sunnyfields Farm owner Ian Nelson standing in front of their 10,000-pumpkin Beetlejuice display, while holding one of his own grown pumpkins.

Tricks of the trade keeping 10,000-pumpkin Beetlejuice mosaic alive in bad weather

Five animals have been killed in a spate of accidents in the New Forest

Five animals have been killed in a spate of accidents in the New Forest

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Cows, ponies and pig killed in accidents - including three hit-and-runs

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Fancy farm life after Clarkson's Farm? Two set in 1000 Hampshire acres for sale

Caroline Nokes MP says she is supporting British farmers on Back British Farming Day

Caroline Nokes MP says she is supporting British farmers on Back British Farming Day

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Hampshire MP praises British farmers on Back British Farming Day

The deadline to register is approaching

The deadline to register is approaching

New Forest verderers election registration deadline approaching

Wates Developments is drawing up proposals to build up to 200 homes between Blackfield and Holbury

Wates Developments is drawing up proposals to build up to 200 homes between Blackfield and Holbury

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Plan to build hundreds of homes on 60-acre site between villages

Hundreds of farm shop enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Country Food Fare

Hundreds of farm shop enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Country Food Fare

Country Food Fare

Rain doesn't dampen spirits at country food event

A severed deer's head has been found on a commemorative stone in the New Forest

A severed deer's head has been found on a commemorative stone in the New Forest

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Severed deer's head found in village with links to witchcraft

Lower Doiley Farm

Lower Doiley Farm

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Fancy life on the farm after Clarkson's Farm? Here's one for sale in Hampshire

Beautiful blooms from Hyde Flower Company

Beautiful blooms from Hyde Flower Company

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The flower farm where brides to be can pick their own beautiful blooms

The first harvest of extra large strawberries is one of several throughout the summer months

The first harvest of extra large strawberries is one of several throughout the summer months

First Hampshire strawberries of the year now available at farm shop

Plan to build up to 150 homes at Corks Farm in Marchwood have been given outline consent

Plan to build up to 150 homes at Corks Farm in Marchwood have been given outline consent

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'Precious green area' set to be replaced by 150 homes after plans approved

Families from across Hampshire and beyond donned their wellies to meet the Romney sheep flock's newest lambs.

Families from across Hampshire and beyond donned their wellies to meet the Romney sheep flock's newest lambs.

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Hampshire's Westlands Farm Shop pulls in crowds with annual lambing days

University of Southampton researchers analysed data on American wheat from 1950 to 2018

University of Southampton researchers analysed data on American wheat from 1950 to 2018

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Food prices remain stable despite climate change, says Southampton university

Two police officers operate drones during an operation carried out on the A338 Ringwood to Salisbury road

Two police officers operate drones during an operation carried out on the A338 Ringwood to Salisbury road

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Police using eye-in-the-sky drones to target criminal gangs

Bartholomews agronomists Richard Harris (left) and Tansel Zeadin (right) checking on crops

Bartholomews agronomists Richard Harris (left) and Tansel Zeadin (right) checking on crops

Business hosts conference on cutting carbon in cereal cultivation

Vegan activists were out at West Quay on Sunday

Vegan activists were out at West Quay on Sunday

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Activism group show videos of animals being killed at Westquay

Police have issued a warning to dog owners. Picture: Canva

Police have issued a warning to dog owners. Picture: Canva

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Dogs can be shot by farmers if they attack sheep, police say

Michelmersh Manor Farm

Michelmersh Manor Farm

The medieval family farm with luxury accommodation and milk vending machines

Sue Sears feeding alpacas Christmas trees dropped off at Petlake Alpacas of the New Forest in Bartley.

Sue Sears feeding alpacas Christmas trees dropped off at Petlake Alpacas of the New Forest in Bartley.

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New Forest farmer feeds Christmas trees to her alpacas

Liam Brown outside Poole Magistrates Court

Liam Brown outside Poole Magistrates Court

Man had sex with cow after sneaking into farm at night

A Hampshire farm shop has warned geese could be off the menu this Christmas

A Hampshire farm shop has warned geese could be off the menu this Christmas

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Farm shop's warning over shortage of geese this Christmas

Animal accidents in the New Forest are on the rise following the arrival of dark winter evenings

Animal accidents in the New Forest are on the rise following the arrival of dark winter evenings

Three New Forest ponies die as shorter daylight hours take their toll

Campaigners from The Humane League UK outside Lidl on Southampton High Street

Campaigners from The Humane League UK outside Lidl on Southampton High Street

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Campaigners gather outside store to call out Lidl's ‘Frankenchickens’

Animal accidents in the New Forest are set to rise as winter approaches

Animal accidents in the New Forest are set to rise as winter approaches

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Two more animals killed on New Forest roads as darker evenings return

Sunnyfields Farm now holds a Guinness World Record thanks to its Halloween pumpkin display

Sunnyfields Farm now holds a Guinness World Record thanks to its Halloween pumpkin display

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Totton pumpkin display breaks Guinness World Record

Five animals have been killed in a spate of hit-and-run incidents in the New Forest

Five animals have been killed in a spate of hit-and-run incidents in the New Forest

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Five animals killed in spate of hit-and-runs

Tom Nelson of Sunnyfields Farm in Totton, Hants puts the finishing touches to a giant artwork paying tribute to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas on its 30th anniversary, using 10,000 pumpkins and squash.

Tom Nelson of Sunnyfields Farm in Totton, Hants puts the finishing touches to a giant artwork paying tribute to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas on its 30th anniversary, using 10,000 pumpkins and squash.

Sunnyfields Farm unveils its latest giant seasonal artwork

Five men from the Southampton area have been sentenced for hare coursing offences

Five men from the Southampton area have been sentenced for hare coursing offences

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Police condemn 'scourge on rural communities' as five sentenced for hare coursing

Ivor Taylor used to live at Fritham in the New Forest

Ivor Taylor used to live at Fritham in the New Forest

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Farmer died after falling under his own tractor, inquest told

Graham Collett at Westlands Farm Shop.

Graham Collett at Westlands Farm Shop.

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Student 'snowflakes' won't work on farms

Fire crews were called to a farm off Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath

Fire crews were called to a farm off Hospital Road, Shirrell Heath

Two horses die as fire rips through stable block

'Farming is so important to our region': meet bank's agriculture specialists

'Farming is so important to our region': meet bank's agriculture specialists

'Farming is so important to our region': meet bank's agriculture specialists

Cow sighted roamingTotton

Cow sighted roamingTotton

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Cow spotted roaming through Totton

Britain's biggest pumpkin causes traffic chaos after falling off its trailer

Britain's biggest pumpkin causes traffic chaos after falling off its trailer

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UK's biggest pumpkin causes mayhem after falling from trailer

It's pumpkin-picking season in Hampshire

It's pumpkin-picking season in Hampshire

The perfect patches for pumpkin picking in Southampton and the New Forest

Mburo the giraffe at Marwell

Mburo the giraffe at Marwell

Marwell Zoo welcomes new giraffe with unique heart-shaped marking

Up to 600 pigs are expected to join the annual pannage in the New Forest (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Up to 600 pigs are expected to join the annual pannage in the New Forest (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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Hundreds of pigs released into New Forest to eat up acorns

Autumn is 'blooming' with The Garden Show

Autumn is 'blooming' with The Garden Show

Autumn is 'blooming' with The Garden Show

Romsey Show 2022. Davis Family.

Romsey Show 2022. Davis Family.

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Best photos from the Romsey Show

NatWest has confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community.

NatWest has confirmed an additional £1.25billion lending package to the UK farming community.

NatWest announces £1.25billion of funding for UK farming community

Every crime reported in Southampton (PA)

Every crime reported in Southampton (PA)

Southampton crime map: See every crime reported on your road in March

Volunteer Hope Weatherell

Volunteer Hope Weatherell

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Why animal rights activists are protesting in the city centre

Police issue update on 12 border collie puppies stolen from Hampshire farm

Katie Ferrett with Hope, one of two young cows auctioned in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Katie Ferrett with Hope, one of two young cows auctioned in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Cancer fundraiser nets £20k - double its original target

Katie Ferrett with one of the heifers being auctioned.

Katie Ferrett with one of the heifers being auctioned.

Two young cows to be auctioned in aid of Cancer Research UK

Pitt Vale off Romsey Road, photo: Google, and, inset, David Killeen

Pitt Vale off Romsey Road, photo: Google, and, inset, David Killeen

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Developers promoting new estate on edge of Winchester