The Farmers’ Country Showdown
Watch us in action on The Farmers’ Country Showdown via BBC iPlayer.
BBC Farming Today
The trail using black soldier fly larvae in our feed which we will be taking part in in a couple of months was featured in Farming Today on BBC Radio 4 this morning.
“The result, without a word of exaggeration, is the best smoked trout I have ever put on my plate”
We got a wonderful review from Chris Rundle in the Western Morning News. Thank you Chris!
Using Chitosan to improve the effectiveness of the settlement pond
We field-tested a fantastic new use of Chitosan to improve the performance of our natural filtering as the water leaves the fish farm.
The importance of Vitamin D and how to get more in your diet
When the Winter days are long, and the weather is cold you need extra Vitamin D. Why you need it and how to get more (e.g. fresh trout is packed with it!)
Rainbow trout enjoying their lunch in the winter sun
The trout seemed to enjoy their lunch today in the first winter sun we have had for a while.
Smoked fish: a long history
The history of smoking fish goes back a very long time. As food storage technology improved smoking fish moved from being a necessity to a luxury, but the basic principles are still the same.
Five trout fillet recipes
Five delicious trout fillet recipes to boost your Vitamin D levels. If you need a bit of inspiration, we have put together a list of five fresh trout fillet recipes help.
Cauliflower and Hot Smoked Trout Casserole
Try a delicious cauliflower and hot smoked trout casserole recipe.
BBC Wiltshire interview with Mere Trout
Listen to Sue Kinnear of BBC’s Wild About Wiltshire interview Jack about how we smoke our trout, the Christmas rush and life on the fish farm.
Hot smoked, cold smoked – what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between hot smoked and cold smoked trout?
Duckling adventures
These guys have spent the afternoon going back and forth on the aeration boom in the hatchery … a very indulgent mum!
