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Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Anne-Marie hopes her hedgehog visitor will stay for a while

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes her monthly column.

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes her monthly column.

Farmer Anne-Marie Hamilton writes about the 'Bread Basket of England'

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Farmer Anne-Marie Hamilton talks about her 'Great Wheat Sharks'

Anne-Marie is frustrated at the weather forecast.

Anne-Marie is frustrated at the weather forecast.

Farmer Anne-Marie Hamilton writes on the unpredictable weather!

Adrienne Gordon will be on the panel on the night.

Adrienne Gordon will be on the panel on the night.

Cambridgeshire farmer to feature in film about food production

Anne-Marie Hamilton talks 'the weather' this month.

Anne-Marie Hamilton talks 'the weather' this month.

Anne Marie Hamilton writes on farming and the weather

£350,000 has been allocated to rural businesses in Huntingdonshire.

£350,000 has been allocated to rural businesses in Huntingdonshire.

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Huntingdonshire District Council allocates £350,000 for rural businesses

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

Anne Marie Hamilton says it was a frightening experience.

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Farmer forced to protect family pet from bird of prey

The alpacas broke out onto the A1307.

The alpacas broke out onto the A1307.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

A1307: Alpacas escape onto dual carriageway near Hemingford Abbots

We celebrate International Women's Day.

We celebrate International Women's Day.

Inspirational Women

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day 2024: You are Inspirational!

Cambridgeshire Police officers rescued a sheep near the A1.

Cambridgeshire Police officers rescued a sheep near the A1.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Buckden sheep gets ride in police car after escaping field

We would love to have your views on local issues.

We would love to have your views on local issues.

Letter of the Week

Huntingdonshire District Council

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Letter of the Week: 'At last they got rid of those awful trees on the Market Square'.

Anne Marie Hamilton says some farmers feel they are being bullied.

Anne Marie Hamilton says some farmers feel they are being bullied.

'How can we run our farming business without reliable internet?'

Knotts of Tempsford has affectionately named their new micropigs after members of the Royal Family.

Knotts of Tempsford has affectionately named their new micropigs after members of the Royal Family.

Family-run farm names new pigs after Royal Family

Rob Hamilton working at Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Rob Hamilton working at Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Storm Henk caused drainage issues for farmer

Farmer Tom Martin, front left, with some of the volunteers on one of the tree planting days.

Farmer Tom Martin, front left, with some of the volunteers on one of the tree planting days.

Farmer Tom praises community spirit as 460 fruit trees planted on farm

NFU Cambridgeshire chair Mat Smith, a third-generation Fenland farmer who farms in a family partnership at Ramsey Mereside

NFU Cambridgeshire chair Mat Smith, a third-generation Fenland farmer who farms in a family partnership at Ramsey Mereside

Farmer calls for political support for industry as NFU launches manifesto

The cat took pride of place at the top of the Christmas tree.

The cat took pride of place at the top of the Christmas tree.

Anne Marie Hamilton writes about Christmas down on the farm

NFU East regional director Zoe Leach, county adviser Emily Brown, county chair Freya Morgan, county representative Kevin Morgan-Jones (partially hidden), deputy president Tom Bradshaw, vice county chair Andrew Mahon.

NFU East regional director Zoe Leach, county adviser Emily Brown, county chair Freya Morgan, county representative Kevin Morgan-Jones (partially hidden), deputy president Tom Bradshaw, vice county chair Andrew Mahon.

‘Pivotal’ time for farming industry, Huntingdonshire farmers hear

An example of how the fields flood.

An example of how the fields flood.

'Are we witnessing years of chronic underfunding in essential services'?

Our farming columnist Anne-Marie Hamilton.

Our farming columnist Anne-Marie Hamilton.

'Back British farming' urges columnist

Huntingdonshire farmer Luke Abblitt, far left, pictured with other NFU education farmers for schools ambassadors outside 10 Downing Street.

Huntingdonshire farmer Luke Abblitt, far left, pictured with other NFU education farmers for schools ambassadors outside 10 Downing Street.

Huntingdonshire farmer sparks passion for farming at Number 10

Fred needs to work on his sheep herding skills.

Fred needs to work on his sheep herding skills.

Life on the Farm

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes about life on Wood Farm

Cambridgeshire farmers are saying a huge “thank you” to people for their overwhelming support of the work they do to feed the nation and care for the countryside.

Cambridgeshire farmers are saying a huge “thank you” to people for their overwhelming support of the work they do to feed the nation and care for the countryside.

Farmers ‘overwhelmed’ by support from locals who supported Back British Farming Day

The annual Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre takes place at Turvey House in Turvey, Bedfordshire on September 16 and 17.

The annual Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre takes place at Turvey House in Turvey, Bedfordshire on September 16 and 17.

Everything you need to know ahead of Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre

Young people in Cambridgeshire with a passion and enthusiasm for British food and farming are urged to apply for the 2024 NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme.

Young people in Cambridgeshire with a passion and enthusiasm for British food and farming are urged to apply for the 2024 NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme.

Applications open for 2024 NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme

The 'harvest team at Wood Farm.

The 'harvest team at Wood Farm.

A helping hand was needed to get the harvest in on the farm

Anne Marie Hamilton writes about life on the farm in Hail Weston.

Anne Marie Hamilton writes about life on the farm in Hail Weston.

Hay making is farmer's favourite task and here's why

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Community contribution

Why are there nets strung across many local roads?

The RSPCA is calling on the public to take action.

The RSPCA is calling on the public to take action.

RSPCA in Cambridgeshire calling on supermarkets to adopt chicken welfare pledge

Anne-Marie Hamilton says that 'being resourceful is a prime requirement of life on the farm'

Anne-Marie Hamilton says that 'being resourceful is a prime requirement of life on the farm'

Farmer says 'being resourceful is a prime requirement of life on the farm'

White blossom on the blackthorn hedges

White blossom on the blackthorn hedges

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes about life on the farm

Anne-Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston writes for The Hunts Post.

Anne-Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston writes for The Hunts Post.

Heavy rain brought joy on the farm in Hail Weston

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston talks about her troubles with technology.

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston talks about her troubles with technology.

Technology is great when it does what it is suppose to do!

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Anne Marie Hamilton of Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Farmers need government to act to support industry

Crab apples at Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Crab apples at Wood Farm in Hail Weston.

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes on concerns for the farming industry

Dottie having a rest after her ordeal.

Dottie having a rest after her ordeal.

Community contribution

Anne-Marie Hamilton writes her farming column for The Hunts Post

The 4,000-acre Coldham Estate near Wisbech was one of the largest farms to hit the market in the last year, says Christopher Miles of Savills

The 4,000-acre Coldham Estate near Wisbech was one of the largest farms to hit the market in the last year, says Christopher Miles of Savills

Average price of prime farmland soars past £10,000 per acre

Insurers have warned that rural theft in Cambridgeshire is “quickly gathering momentum”, despite a drop of over 50 per cent in crime costs in 2021 compared to two years ago.

Insurers have warned that rural theft in Cambridgeshire is “quickly gathering momentum”, despite a drop of over 50 per cent in crime costs in 2021 compared to two years ago.

Rural crime costs gather pace despite 54 per cent drop in Cambs

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

House of Feasts head chef Damian Wawrzyniak said he is

Cost of living crisis

Award-winning Peterborough restaurant to close amid cost of living pressure

Huge crowds turned out for Open Farm Sunday at G's at their Barway farm when last held in 2019.

Huge crowds turned out for Open Farm Sunday at G's at their Barway farm when last held in 2019.

9 questions answered about G's Open Farm Sunday

Farmers and members of the Hail Weston, Little Staughton and Great Staughton community at a Rogation Service on May 22.

Farmers and members of the Hail Weston, Little Staughton and Great Staughton community at a Rogation Service on May 22.

Community join for a Rogation Service at a Great Staughton farm

A Cambridgeshire-based tractor will feature heavily in the first episode of the series.

A Cambridgeshire-based tractor will feature heavily in the first episode of the series.

First episode of tractor TV show features farmer in Cambridgeshire

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Dottie the stray settles in at Wood Farm

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Hunts Post Farming Column by Anne-Marie Hamilton, of Wood Farm, Hail Weston

Wood Farm has become 'rodent heaven' says Anne Marie

Picture shows Jim Mawer, chairman of The Odd Wheel Club, trying to teach Catherine Cranwell how to plough.

Picture shows Jim Mawer, chairman of The Odd Wheel Club, trying to teach Catherine Cranwell how to plough.

Anne Marie Hamilton Column: 'When does autumn become winter'