2nd March 2026

For full information on the mowing and grazing capabilities of individual lots,

please email lucy@batemanhosegood.co.uk or call 01769 302980.

2nd March 2026

The Pirbright Institute are looking to recruit a dairy or beef cattle farm volunteer in North Devon to support vital monitoring of biting midges that spread viruses such as bluetongue, which affects sheep, cattle and goats.

Following the re-emergence of bluetongue virus in 2023, monitoring midge activity is more important than ever. We currently work with 18 farms, stables and zoos across the UK and are looking to strengthen our coverage in North Devon.

The project involves setting up a small light trap to collect biting midges near to some livestock, for example on the outside of a barn or stable and running it overnight once a week during spring and autumn. The insects caught would be sent to The Pirbright Institute for identification. All the materials needed for this project would be provided by The Pirbright Institute.

Participants receive £250 per year in recognition of their involvement.

If you’re interested in taking part, please email midges@pirbright.ac.uk to find out more.

12h February 2026

40 Young Red Deer Hinds, quiet, run with stag. 

Call 01823 400257 for more information.

15h January 2026

Lambing help required for a 500 ewe flock lambing indoors. Hours 7.30am- 5pm. 12^th March for approx 2 weeks Woolacombe/Braunton area.

Please contact Andrew on 07815 839295.

12th January 2026

A position has arisen, within a small rural administration and land agent business that serves a portfolio of farms on 

and surrounding Exmoor. The position is based between client offices and the family’s farm office, near Wheddon 

Cross.

It is an employed position requiring approx. 35-40 hours per week, with immediate start available. Either a full-time 

position or 2 positions with flexible hours over 2-3 days. Driving license is essential. Experience in agriculture is 

advantageous, and the position will cover all aspects of farm office administration for enterprises in Beef, Sheep, 

Arable and farm diversification including permanent rentals and holiday lets.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Key responsibilities:

• Entering sales and purchase invoices using QuickBooks and Xero (full training will be given on the systems, but 

the candidate would need to be familiar with using an accounting package).

• Performing bank reconciliations

• Monthly and quarterly VAT returns

• Weekly filing

• Weekly completion of livestock and crop records using farm software and excel (full training will be given, the 

candidate would need to be familiar with using farm software and excel).

• Updating Farm Assurance paperwork

• Contacting farmers when required

• General office admin to include replying to emails

• Website editing experience would be an advantage 

• Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive knowledge would also be an advantage 

Attributes:

• Due to the nature of the work the candidate must be highly confidential 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication skills and confidence to talk to clients

• Self-motivated

• Well organised

Please send a cover letter and CV in confidence to: sophie.s497@icloud.com by Friday 23rd January 2026

Please feel free to contact Sophie Rees on 07875 227497 should you wish to discuss the position.

www.reesrural.co.uk

26th November 2025

Two Tri-coloured short coat border collie dog pups for sale.

14 weeks old, chipped and wormed, from very good working parents. £250.

01271 883980