Rural News

Farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019, according to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). 

Following a successful debut last year, the Land Rover Show is returning to Stonham Barns Park this weekend to exhibit the very best of 4×4. 

The production of low-carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could support rural economies and tackle labour shortages, experts believe.  

New precision breeding technology to increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and allow drought- and disease-resistant crops to be grown will be brought forward under new laws, the government has just announced. 

A Suffolk rare breeds farm has experienced an “absolute horror” after one of its sheep was shot. 

An eight-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head and face on a farm in Cumbria. 

Northern Europe’s largest joint agricultural fair, Agromek, which is taking place in November, will present a significant opportunity for anyone involved in the agricultural sector, gathering industry professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts from various fields.

A survey carried out by RSABI among the Scottish agricultural community has revealed that while there is strong awareness of the importance of taking a break off the farm, too few farmers actually do so. 

Twin calves brought joy to patients receiving end-of-life and palliative care during a special visit to a Derbyshire hospice.   

Organic veg box company, Riverford, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, to launch a new fairness campaign called ‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’, aimed at exposing misleading supermarket “farmwashing” practices. 

Waterford Distillery has launched the latest bottling in its Heritage barley series, Heritage: Goldthorpe. It is the first time the goldthorpe barley variety has been used in drinks production in over 100 year.

A farmer from Northern Ireland was sentenced to 10 months in jail after causing unnecessary suffering to cows.