A proud day representing FarmerNetwork at Buckingham Palace. His Majesty the King is Patron of the Royal Countryside Fund which does so much to support several organisations like ours. Our only mission is to support farmers and their families. #farming #food #nature #community

I know 1 swallow doesn't make a summer, but an early arrival appeared this morning

If you didn’t have a reason to visit Ripon before - you do now! Let me know if you decide to come and I’ll give you a tour!!

A spectacular evening for lambing in the dales🐑

Let's go into the countryside for a lovely day out, then chuck our rubbish over a wall as we leave! #bastards

Fresh field with a view

If you're going to be in or around the National Park this weekend, please 🚮 Take your litter home and NO fires or BBQ 🐕 Keep dogs on a lead to keep lambs and ground nesting birds safe 🤝 Respect the life and work of people living here and have a great time 📸 Wendy McDonnell

The early flowering orchids are starting to appear on our high limestone pastures

Damn, that's 1 #curlew not going to make it

Some early shearing today

Not alot of water in the Wharfe this evening

My latest blog and, hopefully a positive contribution to #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Visit my website to read in full empowerag.co.uk

David Steel Given you a follow ☺️ In the meantime have a puffin for #SuperSeabirdSunday

Turn out day yesterday onto not alot of grass, so some extra feed this morning

They are not easy to see, but there are 2 #curlew chick's bobbing around. Sound up & zoom in

Weigh & 1st dose day

23 Keepers with 9 Fire Control Argocats (all privately funded) from 15 Estates across the Peak District - tackling the recent wildfire on the Goyt (United Utilities). Today it's National Trust land at Kinder on fire. Millions spent 'restoring' land - now turning to ash. Madness.

Any #dragonfly experts out there?

Back to the 80s with today's shearing tunes!