NU Farms

Official Twitter feed of NU Farms at Newcastle University.

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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. 💛

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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!

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

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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: https://t.co/lXrtFh65tv

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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!

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The lunch queue is very serious business around here 🐄🌾

#FarmLife #CowQueue #FeedingTime #SilageSeason #HappyCows

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NU Farms, winter edition ❄️

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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

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Bedding approved by the quality-control team 🐮🌾

#FreshBedding #HappyStock #FarmCare #calves

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🌾 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
📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://t.co/wjLRGHc8FW
Showcase your ideas to industry leaders! 🚜✨

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

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🥔 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

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

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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

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The latest NU Farms Bulletin is live! 🚜
Get updates on on-farm research, innovation, and upcoming events.
Read it here 👉 https://t.co/TmzdMOdj8G

#NUFarms #AgResearch #FarmingInnovation

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

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🌾 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 👉 https://t.co/OVDCBMzxq4
#AgriCareers #Consultancy

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

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

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🐄🐑🐖🐔 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!
👉 https://t.co/bvpdJDtZQB
🔁 Please share!