Rural News

After a tough couple of years for all agricultural and country shows, the good turnout at the virtual Royal Highland Showcase will surely come as positive news.

Farmers Guide spoke to Massagical’s creator Sally to hear more about her story and how she set up her small rural business.

For those seeking a gift or special treat with a country or equestrian-inspired feel, we spoke to Greg Barrington Haston-Copeland, director at Grays 1922, which sells a popular range of luxury leather handbags, wallets and purses, as well as country-themed gifts.

A total of 18 lambs died after they were discovered dead or seriously injured, in a dog attack that is believed to be deliberate.

Ever since motion pictures began rolling, rural locations have proved to be a popular subject. It’s a trend that has continued in unstoppable fashion with Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm being just the latest addition in over 100 years of farming on film.

“Unearthing Farming Lives” is a new film examining some of the most common causes of mental health problems, as well as their potential solutions, within the farming and wider agricultural community.

Farmers Guide director Greg Goulding was invited to meet Jeremy Clarkson to discuss how farming has fundamentally changed the life and views of the TV presenter, ahead of the launch of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ on Amazon Prime this week.

Dog thefts have been a rising problem in the UK for some time, but a lockdown pet boom has exacerbated the problem to incredible levels. It’s estimated that dog thefts have risen by 170% since the start of the pandemic.

The popular farming observational documentary series, Our Yorkshire Farm follows the lives of Clive and Amanda Owen and their nine children on their sheep farm in the remote Yorkshire Dales.

More than 3,500 visitors are expected at the family run Groundswell event being held at the Cherry’s Lannock Manor Farm, Hertfordshire on 23-24 June 2021. The regenerative agriculture show has gained a huge following because of its focus on no-till farming techniques, soil regeneration and mixed farming systems.

Professionals from the extended farming community have been supporting YANA, the charity dedicated to rural mental health support, helping to combat the additional stresses that the past year has brought to the rural community.

Prior to the launch of Clarkson’s Farm on Friday 11th June, Farmers Guide was invited to watch a sneak preview of the show.