Rural News

The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.

The underspend of the agriculture budget over three years has been called a “kick in the teeth” for farmers and growers.

The government is being urged to value UK food security by increasing the current agricultural budget.

A new report explores how farmers can increase invertebrate numbers and biodiversity, whilst maintaining the same level of food production.

A rising star of women’s rugby and agriculture student, Emma Orr, has credited her college tutors with helping her to successfully balance her studies with a call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad. 

On World Suicide Prevention Day, RSABI is set to recruit a full-time member of staff focused on suicide prevention work in Scottish agriculture.

Eight rare breed chickens have been stolen in what farm owners fear is a planned and targeted theft.

Evie Watson was ordered to pay £700 after her two dogs killed 15 sheep and injured another 13, costing the farmer over £7,400.

Autumn is an ideal time to ensure your woodland is in the best health for the colder winter months.

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment, which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle. 

Medicine supplies to rural areas could be under threat due to pharmacy closures, according to the National Pharmacy Association (NPA).

Warwickshire Police said that over 100 sheep have been stolen from fields in the county.