‘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 […]
WHAT’S ON: JERSEY CORN RIOTS FESTIVAL, AUTUMN ACTIVITIES AND SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS
There are plenty of family-friendly events happening this October – from the anniversary festival of the Corn Riots to black butter making at The Elms. And if you’re looking for ways to get into the spooky Halloween spirit, there are scary walks and scavenger hunts taking place too. Friday 30 September – Sunday 2 October […]
BENEFITS OF BUYING LOCAL: SAVING MONEY ON YOUR FOOD SHOP
With the cost of living crisis driving up food prices, many people are looking for ways to save money on their grocery shopping. Here are some steps you can take to help cut the weekly food bill, while also supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy. Buy seasonal A simple way to save money […]
OCTOBER WILD WATCH: BAT SPOTTING FOR BEGINNERS
Bats have a spooky reputation owing to their associations with witchcraft and the devil. But with Halloween approaching, now is a good time to seek out these underappreciated animals who are an integral part of Jersey’s natural environment. 18 different species of bat have been spotted in Jersey, some of which are known to breed […]