Rural Life
Survey: Farmers plan to cut back on production due to increased costs
The effect of spiralling costs on Welsh farmers’ ability to produce food has been highlighted in a survey conducted by...
Rural Life
Sheep
Vehicle deliberately runs over 14 sheep in north Dorset field
A vehicle entered a field in north Dorset on Sunday (July 17) and deliberately ran over sheep, killing 14 altogether,...
Rural Life
BPS payments to be issued to farmers
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) advance payments are now being issued to farmers and will reach bank accounts in the coming...
N.Ireland
Warning issued to pet owners as temperatures continue to rise
Northern Ireland animal welfare charity, the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), has issued a warning...
Rural Life
CAAV announces winner of the Talbot Ponsonby prize
Leanne Graves has been awarded the Talbot Ponsonby prize, given by the Royal Agricultural Society of England for top marks...
Rural Life
England Coast Path creates 150 miles of coastal trail in Essex
Half a million people in Essex are set to benefit from increased access to the coast as Natural England opens...
Rural Life
Fellowships on rural communities set to open in September
Global approaches to strengthening rural life will be explored in a programme of fellowships which will open for applications on...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to cut back on water use as demand soars
Farmers across south east England are being asked to reduce their water use for the next ten days, as demand...
Rural Life
Man and haulage firm fined for illegally dumping waste soil
A man has been fined for illegally transporting waste soil, and the haulage company from which he hired trucks to...
Rural Life
Farmland demand continues to outstrip supply
Farmland and estates are being snapped up by buyers more quickly than for several years as demand continues to outstrip...
Agri-Business
Rural crime: Farmers urged to ‘mark’ property at cross-border event
Farmers and rural dwellers have been encouraged to get their property marked at a cross-border crime prevention event in Co....
Rural Life
'Tory leadership candidates must prioritise rural communities'
As the Conservative Party leadership contest accelerates, the Countryside Alliance is emphasising the importance of candidates prioritising rural communities. Chief...
Rural Life
Report: 89% of farmers now buying and selling online
Farmers want more education on technology and innovation from agricultural suppliers, according to a new report. The annual Marketing to...
Rural Life
Government launches new road safety campaign
People driving, walking and cycling are being encouraged to give space and be considerate to other road users in the...
Rural Life
AWF to recruit up to five new trustees
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking to recruit four to five new trustees to help drive the charity’s mission...
Rural Life
Pembrokeshire ag soc provides land for community garden
Grwp Resilience is enjoying the fruits of its labour this summer, thanks to Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society making land available to...
Rural Life
Construction continues on Kendal Flood Risk management scheme
The Environment Agency and contractors VolkerStevin are about to start work on two new locations and have already completed part...
Rural Life
FAO: Food price index falls but still 23% higher than last year
The FAO’s overall food price index declined slightly in June this year for the third month in a row, the...
