NU Farms

From sunrise fieldwork to sunset views, Cockle Park has it all. We’re excited to welcome our future students this weekend. If you’re visiting us on Saturday, this is your preview. 💛

Double rainbow over the farmyard 🌈🌈 Asked the cows about the pot of gold… they just kept chewing. Very suspicious. Not a bad Monday view though!

Snowdrops at Nafferton Farm 📷 The countryside’s first nod to spring!

AHDB’s Resistance Roadshow is coming to NU Farms 🚜🌱 Join industry experts to explore practical ways to manage pest, weed & disease resistance, boosting productivity and long-term profitability. 🕘 10/02/2026 | 9:00am–2:00pm | Lunch provided Sign up here: tinyurl.com/mpc9v5sy

Layers on, layers off… got to love the Great British weather! 🌦️ Luckily, at NU Farms there’s plenty of space to stash coats and kit when the countryside can’t quite make up its mind!

The lunch queue is very serious business around here 🐄🌾 #FarmLife #CowQueue #FeedingTime #SilageSeason #HappyCows

NU Farms, winter edition ❄️

Who says farm kit can’t be festive? 🎄🚜 Merry Christmas from all at NU Farms — wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! #MerryChristmas #ChristmasGreetings #FestiveSeason #SeasonalWishes #HolidayCheer

Bedding approved by the quality-control team 🐮🌾 #FreshBedding #HappyStock #FarmCare #calves

🌾 Ag students! Got ideas on farming, innovation or sustainability? Enter the Farmer Scientist Network Poster Competition at the Yorkshire Farming Conference. 🗓 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025 📩 hollyj@yas.co.uk 🔗 yorkshirefarmingconference.co.uk Showcase your ideas to industry leaders! 🚜✨

Tractor’s taking a break… because even the hardest workers enjoy a sunny day 📷📷 #TractorLife #FarmLife #CountryLiving #FarmingDaily

🥔 Spudfest is here! 🥔 Thursday 27 Nov, 11am, Boiler House Free spuds & potato treats from our uni farms, games, stalls & fun! 🎉 Bring donations for Newcastle Foodbank ❤️ Hurry – when the spuds are gone, they’re gone! #Spudfest #NewcastleUni #PotatoFun

Harvesting rainbows today 📷📷 #DoubleRainbow #RainbowMagic #FarmLife #CountryViews #NatureLovers

This morning at Nafferton Farm: a perfect autumn sunrise, with mist curling low over the fields. A beautiful start to the day! #NaffertonFarm #SunriseViews #MistyMorning

The latest NU Farms Bulletin is live! 🚜 Get updates on on-farm research, innovation, and upcoming events. Read it here 👉 online.flippingbook.com/view/596467757/ #NUFarms #AgResearch #FarmingInnovation

🌾 Women in Farming 🌾 📅 Wed 8 Oct | 🕐 1–3:30pm 📍 Nafferton Farm Talks, panel, farm tour + networking 🌱 All welcome! 🚍 Transport from Newcastle Uni (limited) 🔗 tinyurl.com/2uxbtk68 #WomenInFarming #NUFarms

🌾 Want a career in agri & rural consultancy? Join us at Newcastle Uni, Tue 14 Oct, 6pm for the How to Get a Job in Agri Consultancy Roadshow! 👩‍💼 Hear from experts 🎓 Learn key skills 🤝 Network with pros Free – register here 👉 biac.co.uk/events #AgriCareers #Consultancy

🚜 Ploughing today with gulls in tow! Spotted this bird of prey watching from the sidelines 🦅 – any ideas what it is? #FarmingLife #BirdsOfPrey

Hay there, dark skies! We’re still looking golden. 🌾😎

🐄🐑🐖🐔 Work with farm animals in the UK? A Newcastle University PhD student invites you to a 15–20 min anonymous survey on livestock farming & wellbeing. 🎁 Win 1 of 10 £25 e-vouchers! 👉 bit.ly/3JAYofB 🔁 Please share!