Rural News

With recent figures showing over half of farm sales last year were to non-farmers, and reports of farmers being outbid for land that is being put into woodland or other offsetting projects, we explore the threats and opportunities of these schemes.

A vintage Allis Chalmers tractor restored by a 13-year-old schoolgirl from Northallerton will be one of the highlights of Tractor Fest this summer.

An agricultural solicitor has shared helpful advice for the UK agri-food sector following the rise in incidents of animal activism.

A Derbyshire farmer arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder has been bailed.

Clarkson’s Farm star, Kaleb Cooper, spoke up about the importance of talking to others ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week that launches today.

As farmers begin the harvest season and agricultural traffic increases, all countryside road users are being warned to take extra care over the coming months. 

Martin Beck has been announced as the UK’s first police officer who will specialise in livestock theft. 

Livestock farmers have been invited to attend the British Pig & Poultry Fair next week. This free event offers a two-day packed event of forums, networking, expert advice and new products. 

A Suffolk farmer is getting ready for his Pigasso road trip around the UK to fundraise for the charities that supported him during his cancer treatment. 

The government has just announced that the seasonal worker visa route will be extended until 2029 following labour shortages. 

Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has just announced the largest investment in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.

The Wales woman farmer of the year competition launches for its 26th year to celebrate the contribution of women in the Welsh farming industry.