Rural News

“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.

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.