FANTASTIC ANIMAL SCULPTURES MADE FROM DRIFTWOOD
An exhibition of driftwood sculptures by James Doran-Webb is being held in the grounds of Trinity Manor from Monday 21 November to Wednesday 23 November. James writes: ‘I am eternally grateful to Paul and Pam Bell for inviting me to hold my Christmas exhibition in the grounds of Trinity Manor. This is one of my most […]
‘RURAL MATTERS’: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING INITIATIVE OF THE RJA&HS
By Jess McGovern, Head of Education and of the Cultivate programme of the Royal Jersey Agriculture & Horticulture Society Over the centuries, the Island’s corn growers, tomato growers, cider makers, dairy farmers, potato farmers, horticulturalists… and all other stewards of the land who spent their working lives in creating profitable rural enterprises, would most likely […]
A DECADE IS A SHORT TIME IN FARMING
This year represents some ten years since the first crop of heifers bred by imported bulls completed their lactations, and real results of the historic decision in 2008 to allow the importation into Jersey of bovine semen could be seen on the ground. This decision enabled cattle breeders in the island access to the best […]
JERSEY’S RURAL AND FARMING HERITAGE
If you have any old photos that show farming and farming life in Jersey in years gone by and would like to share them with us, please send us the image so that it can be posted on our website. E-mail editorial@ruraljersey.co
JERSEY’S MILKY WAY
Jersey Dairy managing director Eamon Fenlon believes Jersey’s dairy products will retain and expand their niche in the market. He talked to Alasdair Crosby Jersey Dairy has just one or two little problems – in common with the rest of the global dairy industry (and in common with everybody else). Brexit and Covid have been […]
AGRICULTURE – LOOKING BACK TO GO FORWARD
Éditions Emile publish regular photo-zines looking at specific subjects through the collections of the Société Jersiaise Photographic Archive. In this upcoming publication, they turn their attention to agriculture. The zine, ED.EM.05 Agriculture – looking back to go forward is made up of images by Société Jersiaise past president Maurice Richardson, who donated his archive to the Société upon his […]
RJA&HS AUTUMN FAIR – 1 AND 2 OCTOBER
This is being held on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October at the Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity. The Show will be open to the public from 10.30am to 5pm both days and is free for members and children 16 years & under with an entry fee of £5 for adults and £3 for seniors 60 years & […]
‘EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COUNTRYSIDE (BUT DIDN’T DARE ASK!)’
A new book by Jill Mason. Reviewed by Alasdair Crosby I am honestly, truthfully in awe of the range of the author’s knowledge about rural Britain. It seems to be encyclopaedic, and the range of contents is vast. Over 300 pages, the contents start with an essay on ‘farming: the big picture’ – which is […]
£40,000 SPONSORSHIP FOR ‘GROW JERSEY’ HORTICULTURAL PROJECT
Plans by ‘GROW Jersey’ to become the Island’s most inclusive community horticultural project received welcome support following a £40,000 sponsorship package from Lloyds Bank International. This will fund the purchase of much needed machinery and allow GROW Jersey to expand its services. GROW Jersey is formed within the non-profit organisation Thrive Jersey, and is a […]
LOOK BACK IN ANGERS
Once again, it is possible to make spontaneous trips to France. How about a weekend in nearby Anjou? When you go, don’t miss out on the magic and the glory that can be found in Angers. By Hamish Marett-Crosby A factoholic visiting the Loire valley should acquire a good working knowledge of European history before […]