Íæż½ã½ã

In Your Field: James and Isobel Wright - 'This is bureaucracy at its most perverse'

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager

clock • 2 min read
In Your Field: James and Isobel Wright - 'This is bureaucracy at its most perverse'

Back in June, we were full of excitement as we applied for planning permission to add a bedroom and an open-plan kitchen and dining room to our home. With a new baby arriving in the spring, it felt...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Íæż½ã½ã? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

Commercial Secured Bridging Loans for Business

£±Ê°¿´¡

Lantra Farm Safety E-Learning now FREE!

£±Ê°¿´¡

FARM LOANS & RE-MORTGAGES

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Farm Life

Íæż½ã½ã join forces with business in fight against Budget proposals
Farm Life

Íæż½ã½ã join forces with business in fight against Budget proposals

Protests planned as anger at family farm tax spreads

Jane Thynne
clock 02 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farm Health: Íæż½ã½ã urged to have blood pressure checks
Farm Life

Farm Health: Íæż½ã½ã urged to have blood pressure checks

Nurse Laura Lumsden, who leads at RSABI's Thainstone Mart health hut, has warned farmers may have high blood pressure without any symptoms

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 30 March 2025 • 6 min read
Tonley Aberdeen Angus founder remembered as a 'true gentlemen' of Scottish farming
Farm Life

Tonley Aberdeen Angus founder remembered as a 'true gentlemen' of Scottish farming

Neil Wattie Snr has died at the age of 88. He was remembered as a 'passionate breed enthusiast'

Chris Brayford
clock 30 March 2025 • 1 min read