Isabeld's profile picture. Agricultural journalist at Farmers Weekly for more than 16 years. Freelance from Feb 2015. Tweeted as @farmersweekly from 2008 -2015. idaviesmedia@gmail.com

Isabel Davies

@Isabeld

Agricultural journalist at Farmers Weekly for more than 16 years. Freelance from Feb 2015. Tweeted as @farmersweekly from 2008 -2015. [email protected]

Isabel Davies reposted

Flood update: Im at the end of my tether! We are now protecting a EA flood storage area. @wheat_daddy @_RobbieMoore @EdwardLeighMP @SteveBarclay @NFUtweets @BBCNews @BBCLookNorth @itvcalendar


Such sad news to hear about Ian Potter. Over the years I've interviewed him numerous times about the dairy sector or BPS entitlements and I always appreciated his candour.


Isabel Davies reposted

Let's talk turkey. 1. Free range farms now have MANY unsold turkeys due to media stories of shortages 2. Bird flu is NOT a risk other than to supply: there is LOTS of availability 3. Just search online: Pipers, Fosse Meadow, Copas, John Howe, Packington, Paul's...plenty of choice

Oxtale's tweet image. Let's talk turkey.
1. Free range farms now have MANY unsold turkeys due to media stories of shortages
2. Bird flu is NOT a risk other than to supply: there is LOTS of availability
3. Just search online: Pipers, Fosse Meadow, Copas, John Howe, Packington, Paul's...plenty of choice

In 2022, 39.9% of electricity was from renewable energy, says @StruttsRural ‘s Head of Energy Lauren Gibson-Green

Isabeld's tweet image. In 2022, 39.9% of electricity was from renewable energy, says @StruttsRural ‘s Head of Energy Lauren Gibson-Green

Chart showing striking capital growth in farmland over recent years. Farmland only beaten by gold when compared to other asset classes. @StruttsRural

Isabeld's tweet image. Chart showing striking capital growth in farmland over recent years. Farmland only beaten by gold when compared to other asset classes. @StruttsRural

When I wake up tomorrow morning there will be an additional 180,000 mouths to feed globally. Fascinating fact from Jonty Armitage at @StruttsRural briefing.


A reminder of the likely effects on profitably as a result of the implementation of the agricultural transition plan

Isabeld's tweet image. A reminder of the likely effects on profitably as a result of the implementation of the agricultural transition plan

Isabel Davies reposted

Fantastic to have so many familiar faces in the room as our London #Land & #Property Briefing gets underway at @BNPParibasUK headquarters. We’ve got some really insightful talks planned across the morning from our #residential and #rural teams.

StruttsRural's tweet image. Fantastic to have so many familiar faces in the room as our London #Land & #Property Briefing gets underway at @BNPParibasUK headquarters. We’ve got some really insightful talks planned across the morning from our #residential and #rural teams.

Jason Beedell tells audience at @StruttsRural land briefing that cost-of-living crisis will bring new property management challenges for landlords.


Rhodri Thomas, head of @StruttsRural opens London Land and Property briefing with observation that the rural sector has never been so relevant to so many people.


Looking forward to learning about the politics and economics associated with a shift towards agroecology today. #mainstreamagroecology


Interesting morning ahead at launch of Forest Market Report 2021 #fmr2021


Summary of new Farming Investment Fund grants which I was working on yesterday...

17 things to know about Farming Investment Fund grants. 🚜 If you would like to know more about the new grants available, please get in touch with our Farming Department. The application window is particularly tight, so applicants need to act quickly: rural.struttandparker.com/article/17-thi…

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17 things to know about the new Farming Investment Fund grants

What farmers in England need to know about grants available through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund and the Farming Transformation Fund



Isabel Davies reposted

The perils of crop walking. 🐍📸 Rob Wilkinson, @struttstamford, spotted a grass snake while out checking crusoe milling #wheat in #Northamptonshire this morning.

StruttsRural's tweet image. The perils of crop walking. 🐍📸
Rob Wilkinson, @struttstamford, spotted a grass snake while out checking crusoe milling #wheat in #Northamptonshire this morning.

Looking for examples of farm-based diversifications which have evolved as a product of Covid-19 and are either working in a different way or tapping into new trends/opportunities. Article is for Farmers Weekly. #journorequest


I love the ambition of LinkedIn job suggestions. Dusting off the old CV for the Stella McCartney gig right now. I'm sure my knowledge of BPS, ELMS, BNG and natural capital will clinch it.

Isabeld's tweet image. I love the ambition of LinkedIn job suggestions. Dusting off the old CV for the Stella McCartney gig right now. I'm sure my knowledge of BPS, ELMS, BNG and natural capital will clinch it.

Anyone else running out of pens? Working from home all year, with no events and conferences to attend = no freebie pens. It will pain me to actually buy some.


Isabel Davies reposted

2021 marks the start of a transition for farmers towards a new system of farm support. In collaboration with @CLAtweets, we are gathering the views of landowners on the new Environmental Land Management scheme & other policies. ✍️ Fill in our survey: surveymonkey.com/r/CLAandSPfutu…


Isabel Davies reposted

The farm retail sector has reinvented itself during the Covid-19 crisis. Read our latest #LandBuisness blog on how farmshop operators coped with the rising demand for food from their local communities & their hopes for the future. #SeizingTheFuture rural.struttandparker.com/article/how-fa…


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