Charity News

NFU Cymru members created a symbolic display of 5,500 pairs of wellies on the steps of the Senedd today (6th March) to represent the jobs forecasted to be lost through Welsh Government’s SFS proposal.

Master Farm Services will showcase its range of mobile grain driers and ancillaries, including the first pink mobile drier, all in aid of raising awareness and money for the Breast Cancer UK charity. Farmers are invited to the event, where refreshments will be available along with a host of fun activities throughout the day.

Farmers have been asked to donate their old wellies to support a NFU Cymru display at the Senedd. 

The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by the King, has announced a donation of almost £450,000 in grants for farmers and support for rural initiatives across the country. 

More than 40 vintage tractor drivers drove through the Scottish countryside in tribute to a blacksmith known for his love of the local community. 

Farmer and celebrity known from Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper, is launching a music single to raise awareness of the struggles facing farmers and the farming community. All the profits will be donated to the RABI farming charity.

The farming industry carries a lot of physical risk, so it’s easy to spot the visible dangers to life and limb. But how do we address the mental health risks faced by isolated workers working long, punishing hours? Gavin Scarr-Hall, health and safety director at Peninsula, offers advice.

Farmers up and down the country have begun the annual Christmas tractor runs, bringing festive cheer and raising large sums for various charities. We took a look at some of the recent events…

A kind-hearted brother and sister who grew up on their family farm in Wales have left most of their estate and wealth to the Wales Air Ambulance.

RSABI has teamed up with Dyslexia Scotland to offer free assessments to farmers over 40, and to raise awareness of the challenges farmers with dyslexia face.

The Farmers’ Choir will perform at Perth Concert Hall in February, raising funds for Scottish agriculture charity RSABI and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

Farming and crofting families who were seriously affected by recent flooding in Scotland are being encouraged to apply for support from RSABI’s new Flooding Fund.