Rural News

In a time of national crisis, HRH the Prince of Wales has praised the hard work and dedication of UK farmers and urged the public never to forget the “crucial importance of nature and farming”.

To thank farmers for feeding the nation, Morrisons says it is offering a 5 per cent discount on shopping to its farmers, and is reopening steak and seafood bars.

An ancient flour mill on the River Stour has decided to resume full-time production after 50 years to help tackle food shortages due to Covid-19.

Nine-year-old Finn Evans has been inundated with words of wisdom from farmers after posting a video online asking for advice about how to get into the industry.

A sustainable food supply chain in the UK has never been more crucial, particularly to help farmers provide healthy and sustainable food, and to protect wildlife and the environment.

Ceva Animal Health has launched Cattle Ruminations on Lameness – a Virtual Roadshow to enable registered mobility scorers and qualified foot trimmers to catch up on CPD during lockdown.

Britain’s specialist cheesemakers and retailers have joined forces to urge the public to ‘support small cheesemakers’ as the Coronavirus crisis threatens to wipe out the previously thriving industry.

Scotland’s Rural College has been donating supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the NHS, care homes and charities across the country. 

Inspired by Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the NHS, 91-year-old farmer Rhythwyn Evans, celebrated his birthday by setting himself a personal challenge of walking around his home 91 times.

Your Local Delivered is a free-to-use online community of pubs, restaurants, grocers and more, set up with one goal – to connect local, independent businesses with those at home during this global crisis.

At the request of a large number of exhibitors and organisations from the agricultural machinery industry whose production and distribution activities have been hit hard by today’s public health and economic crisis, the organisers of SIMA have decided to hold the next edition of the show during its historical dates in February 2021 (from Sunday 21st to Thursday 25th February 2021).

This is just one of the top lots being offered as part of an online charity auction being hosted by Cheffins Auctioneers from 17th – 24th April.