Rural News

The next generation of farmers will be at the heart of this year’s Dairy Show, with a full schedule of competitions and seminars focused on building a bright future for the dairy industry. 

This Wednesday, the unique tartan-wrapped JCB Fastrac, known to many as Doddie the iCON, will lead the march at Sandy Duffus’ Tractor Run. 

Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has been named the Calf Rearer of the Year at the National Youngstock Conference, held in Devon. 

Hertfordshire farmer Geoff Simms has fallen victim to rural crime after thieves ripped the GPS dome from the roof of his John Deere tractor. 

Police are appealing for information in regards to £2,000 of damage that was done to crops on a field in East Dorset. 

A herd of 30 young cows trapped on rocks at Colona Beach in Cornwall was rescued by a heroic team. 

A Wiltshire farmer was fined over £4,000 after removing water sample bottles from an Environment Agency officer who was investigating a pollution incident at the farm near Warminster.

Following the release of the latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), which show that farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, a personal injury lawyer said that more needs to be done to keep the industry safe. 

A Cambridgeshire farmer and CEO of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) explained how the environment-friendly practices help him boost yields. 

A wildlife haven and badger sett in an old quarry were damaged when a Newquay farmer dumped waste and excavation waste on the site, the Environment Agency said. 

Jeremy Clarkson has submitted plans to West Oxfordshire District Council as he would like to expand his newly purchased pub. 

A dog walker has been ordered to pay £4,500 after her dog was involved in a livestock attack causing the death of 20 lambs in Cheshire.