A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL
John Blashford Snell promises a visit to the ‘Garden of Eden’ during his talk at the Jersey Arts Centre on 6 November, as describes the
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
Rural – Jersey Country Life Magazine
Rural Day to Day
THE BEST OF FRIENDS
We are indebted to Hattie Feltham for sending us this wonderful picture of Lupin, her Appaloosa, and Bentley, her Bracco Italiano, enjoying a friendly chat.
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
FARMERS CONFERENCE TO SHOW WHY ‘FARMING MATTERS’
This year’s annual Jersey Farming Conference – Farming Matters is due to take place at La Mare Wine Estate on Thursday 5 November 2026. It
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
WE MUST SUPPORT TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES, SAYS TREASURY MINISTER
Traditional industries, including fishing and farming, must be supported because they are the lifeblood of the community, the Treasury and Resources Minister has said. Speaking
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
UK FARMERS PROTEST AGAINST INHERITANCE TAX
UK farmers are demanding inheritance tax on agricultural assets is axed ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s first budget. Farmers staged a protest in Newbury in
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
COST OF RED DIESEL INCREASES COST PRESSURES
The war in Iran is continuing to significantly impact Jersey’s farming and fishing communities as the cost of diesel surges even higher. This week, the
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
A GOOD START TO THE ORMERING SEASON
St Ouennais Tony Gavey has had a good start to the ormering season – but don’t ask him where he gets his bucketful from. Like
Andy Sibcy
23 October 2026
Budget bubbles still on ice
IF anyone is still holding their breath for new government announcements about fishing and farming, it’s time to let it out – possibly with a
Andy Sibcy
9 October 2026
Another field saved by the Trust
A fundraising campaign launched by the National Trust for Jersey has once again demonstrated the depth of support for protecting the environment. The Trust put
Andy Sibcy
9 October 2026
FERMENTING REVOLUTION IN TRINITY
Is Jersey ready for a farming revolution? The potential of citizen-owned farms was explored recently at the Regen Gathering at Le Tacheron Farm, in Trinity. No
Andy Sibcy
9 October 2026
STIRRING UP THE PAST AT THE ELMS
There are few more wholesome community events than the annual National Trust for Jersey Black Butter Festival, which takes place this weekend (8-10 October) at
Andy Sibcy
9 October 2026
LEARNING NEW SKILLS AT GROW
A community smallholding that promotes sustainable food growing and outdoor learning has received funding for a new project. Build & Bridge is the latest initiative
Andy Sibcy
9 October 2026