Rural News

With relentless rain, endless mud, and peak lambing and calving season testing physical and mental resilience, Quality Meat Scotland and farming charity RSABI, are reminding farmers of the role of good food in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. 

The Royal Bath & West Show, which has hosted many national events, is getting ready for the Southdown Sheep Society National Show in May.

A team of vets from Shropshire has been praised for their quick actions that saved the lives of over 30 cattle from an overturned lorry.

The star of Clarkson’s Farm, Kaleb Cooper, has just released the music video to his recent charity single, I Can’t Stand Sheep!

Another three councils, including the first in Scotland, have opposed the plant-based movement, showing support for local farmers. 

The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone. 

Circling rumours suggest that Jeremy Clarkson is considering purchasing a Cotswolds pub, following his previous plans to open a restaurant on Diddly Squat Farm. 

The question of lynx reintroduction to the UK has resurfaced, with some farmers arguing in favour of the scheme, despite ongoing concerns about the impacts to livestock.

The NFU has just issued a statement pointing out “major issues” with the newly announced Farming Recovery Fund, which aimed to help farmers devastated by Storm Henk in January.

Farmers and horticulture growers are being encouraged to apply for a grant through Defra’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) before the final deadline. 

A Wiveliscombe farm has suffered £100,000 worth of damage during a deliberate barn fire. 

A fund to help farmers affected by flooding has just been launched. The Farming Recovery Fund is set to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year.