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Neil Parish with cattle
by Milly Fyfe 29 Feb, 2024
Somerset and former politician Neil Parish launches a new podcast today
An event with IAGRM TIAH, CARAS, FCN
by Milly Fyfe 04 Dec, 2023
A collaborative farming industry event taking place on 27th February at 1 birdcage walk with TIAH, CARAS, IAGRM, FCN and the Farmers Club under 35's
by Milly Fyfe 10 Nov, 2023
Here is is the 2 minute clip which was produced and shared across social media to highlight the harvest on our farm - Enjoy!
by Milly Fyfe 08 Nov, 2023
Following the formation of No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents as a Community Interest Company (CIC) in June, founder Milly Fyfe has received a number of accolades for her work in the business, community and farming sector. She now needs your help to grow…
Milly Fyfe Grow Cook Eat Ambassador
by Milly Fyfe 31 Oct, 2023
Milly Fyfe explains how she has become a Grow, Cook, Eat Ambassador
by Milly Fyfe 19 Oct, 2023
The English Panel of the Council for Awards of the Royal Agricultural Societies (CARAS) held an awards ceremony in the House of Lords on Tuesday 17th October, hosted by Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE FRAgS and in the presence of DEFRA farming minister Mark Spencer MP FRAgS. The Awards are a celebration by recognition of the remarkable personal achievements and contribution of individuals to the many sectors within the food and farming industry, as well as within society. The Award recipients are commended for being head and shoulders above their peers in their contribution to the betterment of the food and farming sector in a wide range of ways through their leadership: by supporting charities, mentoring, adopting sustainable farming techniques, innovation in furthering research, advancing technology or holding voluntary roles which underpin the sector. These people are the lifeblood of what makes and keeps our industry world leading through continuous striving for improvement, demonstrated as members advance from Associate to Fellow. Fellowship and exchange of ideas are encouraged through the programmes of events which are organised by the England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Panels of CARAS. Andrew Blenkiron FRAgS, Chairman to the English Panel said ‘28 individuals from across England have received a prestigious award today, all of whom are ambassadors for our industry representing organisations such as The Farming Community Network, Linking Environment and Farming, The National Farmers Union and the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.’ ‘We are delighted to be able to hold such a fitting ceremony to highlight individual personal achievement in such a historical British setting’. The event was kindly sponsored by Juno (Plant Protection) Ltd. and director Nick Tapp commented ‘We are delighted to be able to support the event once again with such an extraordinary group of inspiring business leaders who have achieved and given so much to the farming industry’. ‘As leading suppliers of naturally occurring pesticides to the British potato industry, it is an important opportunity to be able to network and celebrate with the very best talent from across the sector.’ Host Lord Taylor of Holbeach CBE FRAgS commented ‘It is an absolute pleasure and honour to host this special occasion’. ‘What incredible people we have in our industry who work so hard; it is wonderful to celebrate and give thanks to them today’. Individuals receiving Associate Awards in bold, submission title and sponsors are: Claire Bragg, An Open Mind for Change, supported by Charles Bourns and Stephen Fell Nicholas Bragg, Farming for Renewable Energy, supported by Melanie Squires MBE and Lord Cameron of Dillington Malcolm Caithness, Persuading government to support farming and land management, supported by Baroness Byford and Alastair Leake Fiona Dale, Encouraging Young People to get involved in Agriculture, supported by Geoff Vickers and John Summners Stephen Dennis, The welfare of farmers and the farming community, supported by Ian Bell OBE and John Wibberley David Exwood, Being a leading voice in Agriculture, supported by Sir Peter Kendall and Keith Charman Milly Fyfe, Taking agriculture and rural affairs marketing, PR and engagement with the public to the next level, supported by Christine Tacon CBE and David Richardson OBE Joanna Hilditch, Women in Agriculture – Prime Movers, supported by Patrick Wrixon and Ian Howie John Joseph, Development and Implementation of regenerative farming methods, supported by Ian Howie and Cathy Meredith Michael Lee, supporting Sustainable Agriculture through research and education, supported by Debbie Winstanley and Mary Quicke MBE Mark Leggott, 25 years of representing Agriculture, supported by Nick Wells and Jack Ward Catherine Look, Support of rural organisations, supported by Mary James and John Alvis Karen Mercer, A lifetime of farming and community service, supported by David Bolton and Philip Wynn Jon Regan, My input to Agriculture, supported by Oliver Doubleday and Martin Hole Geoff Sansome, My personal contribution to the development of UK farming systems and agricultural knowledge exchange supported by Ian Howie and Cathy Meredith Anthony Snell, A commitment to producing top quality products on a sustainably run farm, supported by Clive Gurney and Ian Howie Suzie Wilkinson MBE, Supporting farmers in Somerset, supported by John Alvis and Howard Petch Associates advanced to a Fellowship Award are: Tina Barsby OBE, Contribution to Agriculture through leadership in crop science, supported by Tomy Pexton and Jim Godfrey OBE Kevin Beaty, Raising the profile of dairy farming, supported by Richard Halhead and Mary Quicke OBE Alan Bowe, Support for Cumbria Agriculture, supported by Andrew Humphies and Nuck Utting Andrew Burgess, Growing and packing vegetables for the UK market, supported by Geoff Dodgson and Helen Browning Robert Craig, Three decades of growth and development once the hard work is done, supported by Richard Halhead and Nick Utting James Eckley, Supporting young people in Agriculture, supported by Poul Christensen and Gordon Gatward Robin Milton, Uplands farming policy and practice, supported by Mark Thomasin-Foster and John Wibberley Robert Shepherd, Progressive mixed farming, conservation and leadership development, supported by Chris Musgrave and Robert Cooper Phil Stocker, Bringing Sheep farmers together for sustainability abd resilience, supported by John Geldard and Helen Browning Richard West, Teaching, developing and helping, supported by John Alvis and Nick Green The objective of the UK wide CARAS organisation is to recognise, through an Awards scheme, distinguished achievement in agriculture and related land-based industries. The Awards embrace not only practical farming and the development of new husbandry practices, but also research, technology, economics, education, farming care, communication and administration. A Fellowship (FRAgS) or Associateship (ARAgS) is a recognition of outstanding contribution by an individual to the understanding, efficiency and well-being of agriculture. To date, over 1,200 individuals have been so recognised and there are currently over 800 Fellows and over 350 Associates. Associateship (ARAgS – Associate of the Royal Agricultural Societies) is a recognition of meritorious contribution to the agricultural and land-based industries of the UK and is awarded to those who can demonstrate the required high level of achievement. Fellowship (FRAgS- Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies) is the senior Award of the Council. Associates may be considered for advancement to Fellowship if they demonstrate a continuing significant contribution to agricultural and rural progress in the UK., Advancement is not automatic. Occasionally, the Council may award a Fellowship directly for exceptional achievement. Holders of the Awards of ARAgS and FRAgS were recognised for a wide spectrum of activities. The Awards recognise personal achievement in a professional capacity and recipients are frequently individuals of influence within Agriculture. They range from practical farmers to academics, company directors, media practitioners, administrators, advisors and consultants. Notes For more information, please contact Milly Fyfe hon secretary to the English Panel of the Council for Awards of the Royal Agricultural Societies on 07752989544 or email hello@millyfyfe.com Photos will be available after the event of individuals receiving their award and regional groups (North, West Midlands, East Midlands, East, South West, South East)
Milly Fyfe mentoring
by Milly Fyfe 04 Jul, 2023
Tune into the Rural Business Focus Podcast where presenter Ben Eagle interviews Mentor Clare Fahey and Mentee Milly Fyfe
Milly Fyfe made an associate
by Milly Fyfe 31 Mar, 2023
I'm so thrilled to have been recognised by The Council for Awards of the Royal Agricultural Societies for my personal achievements within the food and farming industry.
Milly Fyfe self care sunday
by Milly Fyfe 12 Mar, 2023
Top tips from multitasking farming Mums. That was the title of the piece Milly was featured in for the 10th March 2023 edition of the Farmers Weekly. Here are a few top tips for positive mental health
by Milly Fyfe 27 Feb, 2023
Milly talks to presenter Ben Eagle with some top tips for networking. Do you love it or hate it?
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