HJ Lea Oakes

01/09/2026

These photos were taken just 5 days apart… 🌱🌧️

Aren’t we glad the rain has finally arrived! 🌧️

We can all agree that the countryside is already beginning to look a little greener, and we’re all hoping to see a quick recovery across all types of grassland. However, it’s worth keeping a close eye on Dry Cows during this period.

Many autumn block calvers will be keeping close-to dry cows on bare pasture feeding hay and haylage. In current conditions these bare pastures will be growing but the cows will be keeping on top of the growth. Fresh grown young grass will be making up more of the forage portion of these cows diets, and could cause issues after calving.

Make sure your magnesium levels are correct and that the hay/haylage on offer is palatable to make sure the cows still eat plenty of the long fibre.

It will be important to keep the close-to group fully stocked too, to keep the pressure on the “bare pastures” 🌱🐄

17/08/2026

🚛 Bridging the gap between the mill and the farm! Another delivery on its way… 🌾💚



📸 Photo by Toby Weaver

04/08/2026

Oswestry Show 2026 🏆🐮🐑🐷

04/08/2026

🎨🐄 Thank you to everyone who entered our colouring competition at The Nantwich Show and The Oswestry Show!

A huge congratulations to Isla and Elsie, our lucky winners of the cuddly cows! 🥳🐮💚 Thank you for taking part! 🖍️✨

03/08/2026

After 38 years of dedicated service at Aston Mill, Friday marked Sharon's final day with us as she begins her well-earned early retirement and an exciting new venture.

Sharon's journey has seen her take on a variety of roles throughout her career. She began in the Accounts Department for Dalgety, before returning to the Customer Service team for HJ Lea Oakes, after having her two children. She then moved into the Bag Transport Department before becoming our Transport Manager.

Throughout her 38 years with the business, Sharon has always gone above and beyond in every role she has undertaken. Her dedication, hard work and commitment have made a lasting impact, and she will be greatly missed by colleagues and customers alike.

Thank you, Sharon, for everything you have contributed over the years. We wish you every happiness and success in your retirement and your new venture. Good luck – and we miss you already! 💚

31/07/2026

We are looking forward to The Oswestry & District Agricultural Society tomorrow! Come and see us 👋

29/07/2026

Thank you Nantwich Show for a great day 🐄🐑🏆☀️

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

📍 See you tomorrow at The Nantwich Show! Stop by the HJ Lea Oakes stand to say hello! 👋 Nantwich Show

22/07/2026

When an accident happens, the first few minutes are critical.

Would you know what to do? We’ve asked the experts and put together some top tips that everyone working on the farm should know: https://bit.ly/4yqbmSq

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