Agri-Business
Those linked to 'international drug trade' are targeting rural communities - report
The Countryside Alliance has said “serious organised criminals” including those linked to the international drug trade are increasingly preying on...
Countryside Alliance
Rural Life
60% see no improvement to rural policing with crime commissioners - survey
Nearly 60% of those surveyed by the Countryside Alliance do not think rural policing has improved since the introduction of...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance takes issue with vegan promotion by councils
The Countryside Alliance has called for two councils to retract their public support for vegan diets, in a bid to...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance survey seeks to uncover 'true level' of rural crime
The Countryside Alliance is seeking views from farmers and those who live in rural areas to uncover the “true level”...
Government
Farmers urged to 'scrutinise' potential councillors ahead of elections
The Countryside Alliance has urged famers to “scrutinise” potential councillors about their priorities for the countryside ahead of upcoming local...
Rural Life
Concerns over Bannau Brycheiniog park's rebrand
Countryside Alliance Wales has voiced concern over the “future direction” of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (formerly Brecon Beacons), after it...
Agri Politics
Farmers urged to lobby MPs to tackle fake reviews online
The Countryside Alliance is urging farmers to lobby their MPs, demanding that the government protect rural businesses targeted by what...
Agri-Business
Rural group slams PETA's call for plant-based Royal Highland Show
The Countryside Alliance has slammed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for encouraging the Royal Highland Show to...
Dairy
Cambridge SU push for all-vegan menu labelled attack on 'freedom of choice'
A spokesperson for the Countryside Alliance has dubbed a push by University of Cambridge’s Students’ Union (SU) for an all-vegan...
Pig/Poultry
New bird flu reporting system 'reassuring' - Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance has said that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra‘s) new online reporting system for...
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...
Agri Politics
Welsh petition to stop purchase of farmland for tree planting
The Countryside Alliance has today (Wednesday, May 25) launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales...
Other
Farmers urged to share views on new Online Safety Bill
Farmers are being urged to share their views on a new Online Safety Bill which is currently passing through parliament....
Rural Life
Alliance hit back as local authority plans to ban meat ahead of Christmas 2020
The Countryside Alliance has branded an English council’s decision to wipe meat from the menu of its catering services, in time...
Agri-Business
Chancellor’s 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme offers hope of red meat sales boost
Farming and rural bodies say they are hopeful unprecedented measures announced this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to kickstart the...
Rural Life
Rural organisations call for lockdown travel guidelines to be reviewed
Rural bodies are asking the Justice Secretary to urgently review the police’s interpretation of the coronavirus lockdown enforcement measures. It...
Agri Politics
'Make your voice heard': National survey launched on rural policing and crime
Rural campaigning organisation – the Countryside Alliance – has launched a national survey ahead of the Police and Crime Commissioner...
Sheep
Rustling advice issued after 200 sheep stolen in Wiltshire over just 3 months
Farmers in the south-west have been advised to protect their flocks after almost 200 sheep were reported stolen in Wiltshire...
