Rural News

West Mercia Police celebrates the success of its operation to tackle rural crime across Shropshire after seven men were arrested. 

A performance by The Farmers’ Choir has raised £46,000 for Scottish agriculture charity, RSABI, and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). 

A large South American rhea bird has been spotted roaming the Suffolk countryside since its escape from a nearby farm last year.

Defra has just announced a significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments. This means that farmers can now receive up to £11,600 per hectare for planting woodland, following a 45% increase. 

Co-op has become the latest retailer to announce adding a ‘Best of British’ section to its website. This will make it “easier and quicker” for customers to find locally produced food. 

The NFU is urging MPs to back the ‘Buy British Bill’ and asks the new government to supply the public sector with more food from British farms. 

As the government opens up new rounds of FETF funding this spring, we take a look at what farmers can apply for now, as well as future dates to keep in the diary.

Almost 50 vintage tractors took part in a successful Shropshire tractor run in aid of an Alzheimer’s charity last weekend.

Showcasing Scotland, a global food and drink trade event, has generated a potential £77 million in sales of Scottish food and drink to markets around the world.

Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, has recently announced the opening of the £267 million Single Application and Map Service, along with the Entitlements Transfer Service. 

Dairy producer Arla celebrated the 25th birthday of its Cravendale milk brand with a special guest, the star of Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper. 

From today (14th March) Farmers have been encouraged to claim Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreement payments promptly.