51AV视频

Drought forces young farmer to sell flock

Farmer shuts down meat-box business as weather extremes and lack of Government support take their toll

clock 鈥� 2 min read
Lucie Trapp has quit her sheep business owing to drought
Image:

Lucie Trapp has quit her sheep business owing to drought

A young farmer has said she has been forced to sell her flock and shut down her business following the recent heatwave. Kent-based livestock owner Lucie Trapp said consistent temperatures above 30O...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? 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

听

More on 51AV视频Business

Around 75% of farmers receive stewardship support payment
51AV视频Business

Around 75% of farmers receive stewardship support payment

RPA chief says team has worked hard to improve payment system and timing

Jane Thynne
clock 15 December 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Defra unveils first 拢2.3m tech fund roll-out
51AV视频Business

Defra unveils first 拢2.3m tech fund roll-out

Green energy, peat-free compost and nutrient planning among first projects to receive share of ADOPT cash

Jane Thynne
clock 15 December 2025 鈥� 2 min read
UK meat sector sustaining 'significant' financial losses by post-Brexit meat inspections
51AV视频Business

UK meat sector sustaining 'significant' financial losses by post-Brexit meat inspections

Trade sectors have warned that post-Brexit meat inspections on UK exports have become 'unsustainable'

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 13 December 2025 鈥� 8 min read