Rural News

The agricultural sector is returning to knowledge from more than a century ago, but with updated science and technology, says a co-author of The Agricultural Notebook, now in it’s 21st edition. We take a look at some of the updated advice.

Teenager Harvey Waters is “ecstatic” as well-wishers donate thousands of pounds to help him, after he lost his savings to an eBay tractor scam.

Ofcom has indicated that 150,000 residential premises across the UK currently fall below an acceptable level of internet coverage. Elon Musk’s extensive satellite network may finally offer those in rural areas fast, modern broadband.

Gladis, a pregnant Highland cow and her unborn calf have sadly died in Dorset after a dog attack.

The message from leading farming, environment, animal and fire organisations is that the government should act now to make the use of sky lanterns illegal.

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event – the Royal Highland Showcase in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland.

The deadline is looming for BBC Three’s new series The Fast and the Farmer(ish), which will put contestants through a series of tractor-driving challenges.

Having grown up in the city, working traditional 9-5 office jobs, Michelle and Robert Sullivan one day found themselves in limbo, and decided to take on an entirely different challenge – growing ‘veganic’ produce in rural Aberdeenshire. We spoke to them to find out more about their journey.

HS2 Ltd must drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected by the rail project, many of which are left distressed due to uncertainty and mounting financial pressures, the NFU said today.

For the first time in history, a judge has held a corporation liable for its dangerous contribution to climate change.

Farming has long been one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with serious accidents and fatalities far more likely than in other sectors. The latest incident occurred on the 12th May, and is currently under investigation.

The Arla Foods on-account price for organic and conventional milk will increase by 0.5 euro cents/kilo from June 2021.