Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

New quad bikes help South Yorkshire Police crack down on rural crime 

The South Yorkshire Police Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team have confirmed that the addition of two new quad bikes has led to a significant reduction in rural crime in the area. 

World record attempt to take place at Vintage Tractor Show 

The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, which will be a celebration of the many milestones for feats of engineering, including the 60th anniversary of Massey Ferguson’s 100 series, returns with an exciting world record attempt. 

Supply of farmland increased by more than one-third

The supply of publicly marketed farmland in Great Britain has increased by 36% year-on-year, representing 118,232 acres, according to the latest market analysis from Savills.  

Government promises to restore stability for farmers as confidence among sector is low 

The government has announced its commitment to introduce a new deal for farmers, which aims to address their low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector.  

Livestock heavily impacted by rural crime: sheep disembowelled and 36 lambs stolen

The publication of the latest rural crime report coincided with the horrific news that a sheep was recently disembowelled in Oxfordshire and 36 lambs were stolen from a Staffordshire farm.

Shropshire firefighters tackled two tractor fires one month apart

Shropshire firefighters tackled two tractor blazes in the space of just a few weeks. 

Recovery and restructuring finance help Scottish farm business grow

In the picturesque yet challenging rural landscapes of the Scottish Borders, agricultural businesses have to navigate a complex financial terrain, intensified by the agricultural transition, rising operational costs and an unpredictable political climate, said rural lender expert, UK Agricultural Finance. 

Cost of rural crime in the UK exceeded estimated £50m

The cost of rural crime in the UK has exceeded the estimated £50 million last year as thieves became more organised and determined, according to new figures from NFU Mutual.  

Sunny spell progresses harvest 2024

Farmers around the UK have taken to the fields during the recent warm and sunny weather, to progress harvest in both barley and oilseed rape, as well as making a start on winter wheat.

MKM Agriculture announces closure of its Suffolk branch 

After serving the community for nearly 40 years, a machinery specialist, MKM Agriculture Limited, has announced the closure of one of its branches. 

£500k funding programme launches to ‘power up’ rural communities 

A new £500,000 funding programme that aims to support community-led projects in rural Northumberland and Cumbria has just been announced. 

Greece announces nationwide restrictions to tackle ‘goat plague’ outbreak 

Authorities in Greece have ordered nationwide restrictions for goats and sheep to tackle a deadly outbreak. 

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