TACKLING FOOD WASTE: CHANNEL ISLANDS COOP SAYS ‘BYE-BYE’ TO SELL-BY DATES
The Channel Islands Coop is going ‘back to basics’ by removing sell-by dates from its own-brand products as it joins a movement among UK supermarkets to help customers reduce food waste and save money. Starting with its own-brand (Coop) dairy products and desserts, shoppers will no longer see an expiry date on the products but will instead be able to ‘judge’ on their […]
CONSERVATION AREAS: HOW UPDATED LAWS COULD ENHANCE JERSEY’S ‘DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER’
Conservation areas have existed in the UK for over 50 years but now Jersey’s Government are following suit, having recently published a new framework to help enhance the ‘distinctive character’ of local areas. The framework sets out how a place of ‘architectural or historic interest’, such as Gorey Village or Rozel Harbour, could be identified, […]
JERSEY CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL SET TO BECOME ANNUAL EVENT
The Corn Riots Harvest Festival, marking the protests and events that led to major reforms in Jersey’s Government in 1769, could become an annual celebration in the Jersey events calendar, according to the Island’s Minister for Economic Development. Deputy Kirsten Morel said the festival was being established as a ‘celebration of Jersey’s modern cultural identity’, […]
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 […]
JERSEY APPOINTS FIRST ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MINISTER
The Government of Jersey has appointed its first energy and climate change minister, Deputy Hilary Jeune, to drive the Island’s path to net-zero by 2050. The new position was a recommendation of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap, which was agreed by the States Assembly in April 2022. Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, has delegated […]
NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK EXPLORES JERSEY’S CORN RIOTS HISTORY
A book which aims to teach children about Jersey’s unique history and heritage has been published in both English and Jèrriais, ahead of the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots this weekend. ‘Charlie & Spud and the Corn Riots’ is the second title in the series of children’s books about Jersey’s history written by Penny […]