The Sussex Ox

30/09/2026

A Farmer’s Diary - No.2: I was doing so well...

A solar-powered bike, a low-carbon lookering round and then one photo of a rhum baba brought it all crashing down.

02/09/2026

WE’VE GOT CATTLE EGRETS NOW…

Apparently, you can farm in Sussex for 45 years and still expect the occasional surprise.

Stephen Carr, owner and farmer here at The Sussex Ox, spotted two rather unexpected visitors among the cattle over the August Bank Holiday.

Cattle egrets. Originally from the tropics. Now happily following our Sussex cattle around the farm.

Climate change is bringing some rather unexpected characters to the countryside. Stephen’s latest farmer’s diary takes a look at what he’s seeing, from Jersey Tiger moths and Wasp Spiders to these beautiful new arrivals.

Have a flick through. It’s quite a story.

14/08/2026

Our summer sessions continue this evening. BBQ from 6pm, band from 7.30pm. See you tonight!

04/06/2026

27/05/2026

Welcome Trottingden Regent 15th 🐮

14/05/2026

Steve takes us out on the morning drive around the farm.

We’re checking on a group of pedigree Sussex cows that have calved over the last few weeks - healthy calves on the ground and the cows looking very pleased with themselves in the sunshine.

They’ll be introduced to the bull next week, which means next year’s calves should arrive in April.

The pasture is looking beautifully dry and the skylarks are out in force, which makes everything feel rather idyllic.

Of course, ask any farmer and they’ll still tell you the same thing: we could really do with some rain.

08/05/2026

Gorgeous Nutbourne tomatoes - new on the menu this weekend

04/05/2026

It’s officially British Summer Time☀️

📍The best b**r garden in Sussex

30/04/2026

Just 20 minutes old and already finding their feet - a little unsteady at first, but it doesn’t take long.
Out here on the South Downs, just over the hill from the Sussex Oaks, this is where it all begins. Dry, south-facing fields, a bit of spring sunshine, and instinct doing what it’s always done.
Around 500 lambs on the ground so far. A few need a helping hand, but most are up and away before long.
A small glimpse into lambing season - simple, honest, and part of the story behind every plate.