Uncertain future for Sark's only dairy farm

A lack of new tenant interest and heavy financial losses have forced Jason and Katherin Salisbury to quit their dairy farm on the island of Sark

clock • 5 min read
Jason Salisbury has decided to quit the dairy farm on the island of Sark
Image:

Jason Salisbury has decided to quit the dairy farm on the island of Sark

A UK farmer that set up a new dairy farm on the island of Sark has decided to close the farm and not renew the tenancy following substantial financial loss. Back in 2021 Jason Salisbury and his wife...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

Ice Builders plate coolers refurbished bulk milk tanks

Ice Builders plate coolers refurbished bulk

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

Delaval Blue Diamond 32/32

Delaval Blue Diamond 32/32

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

PURECLAD Hygienic

PURECLAD Hygienic

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Dairy

Why turnout should be a slow transition
Dairy

Why turnout should be a slow transition

Turning cows out to grass gradually is key to prevent the risk of sub-acute acidosis and impacts on production

Katie Fallon
clock 09 April 2025 • 4 min read
Uncertain future for Sark's only dairy farm
Dairy

Uncertain future for Sark's only dairy farm

A lack of new tenant interest and heavy financial losses have forced Jason and Katherin Salisbury to quit their dairy farm on the island of Sark

Chris McCullough
clock 09 April 2025 • 5 min read
Key updates to Johne's disease action plan
Dairy

Key updates to Johne's disease action plan

Phase three of the National Johne’s Management Plan includes four key changes dairy farmers should be aware of

Katie Fallon
clock 08 April 2025 • 5 min read