Author Archives: Debbie Garritty
The Business of Farming
A Duchy farming tenant on the Needwood Estate is taking a fresh approach to his family’s dairy and poultry farm, introducing key business disciplines to improve productivity. Rupert Major believes that his livestock and poultry are happier, healthier and more productive when they are looked after by well organised and motivated staff. As a result, […]
2017 Newsletter from the Duchy of Lancaster
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Duchy Commences Next Phase At Lancaster Castle
On Monday 4th September 2017, the Duchy of Lancaster started work on an extensive programme of repair and conservation works at Lancaster Castle. Scheduled for completion in June 2019, the works will open up the former prison kitchen yard and reveal a number of historic buildings currently hidden from view, including the King’s Evidence Tower, […]
Equestrian Excellence In Salwick
A Duchy tenant on the Salwick Estate in Lancashire is establishing a reputation as a centre of excellence for all things equestrian. Forrest Sport Horses offers horse breeding, schooling, veterinary support and livery packages to a wide range of clients across the North of England. After moving into Pepper Hill Farm just north of Preston […]
Green Energy Project On Track
One of the Duchy’s newest commercial tenants Tetronics has begun construction of a £27m green energy plant due for completion in 2018. Based at Marston Gate Industrial Estate in Swindon, the project has received Government backing and significant funding from the Department of Transport and energy regulator Ofgem. It is part of a national drive […]