Rural News

Jeep’s iconic Wrangler models retain many of the styling characteristics which made the brand so famous, but latest versions boast extra comfort, performance, and passenger-carrying practicality. David Williams had an extended test-drive.

Farmers and growers in England can now apply for up to £500,000 in Government funding to invest in cutting edge robotics and technology to boost food production. 

Lancashire Police were called to the scene following reports of a serious accident on Tuesday (18th January).

Simon Brown of Amazone Ltd outlines two free apps that can help farmers to optimise their fertiliser spreading.

With worryingly low levels of mental wellbeing identified by its Big Farming Survey, RABI has launched two new support services. The charity’s proactive response focuses on providing early, preventative wellbeing support for farming people.  

In what promises to be a boost for the rural sector, the centre would host events and workshops for secondary school pupils, school leavers and adult learners, as well as existing rural sector workers.

Productive relationships between farmers and scientists are crucial to solving the urgent challenges facing agriculture such as food security and net zero, according to an international team of researchers which includes ADAS crop physiologists and inventors of the Yield Enhancement Network, Prof Roger Sylvester-Bradley & Dr Daniel Kindred.

Covid restrictions in Scotland mean the event cannot go ahead, organisers say.

Due to growing concern over the new Omicron variant, Dairy-Tech 2022 has been postponed to 7th April 2022.

As the UK marks its first tumultuous year outside of the EU, Farmers Guide reflects on the current situation – the outstanding threats, opportunities and what the future may hold for British farmers as a result.

Thousands of people turned out to support the tour, which aimed to bring the farming community together and raise money for Garden House Hospice Care in Letchworth.

The LAMMA Show has confirmed it will move its dates from 11-12th January to 4-5th May in response to the escalating Omicron situation.