Rural News

In what has been described as a “game changer” for the Royal Highland Show, organisers have secured £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government to livestream the event worldwide for its 200th anniversary year.

The next generation of Stoll Profiline front loaders are set to make their UK public debut at the rescheduled LAMMA event in May 2022 where they will be featured by importer, Lynx Engineering.

New market data for land values across England and Wales from national property consultancy Carter Jonas has reflected an improved sentiment from buyers, with growth in the value of land accelerating noticeably during the past 12 months.

Award-winning lubricant Prolan meets the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products, as well as protecting components from rust and expanding the life of parts.

Revealing the news on Instagram, Kaleb said the book will be about lots of things, but mostly why he loves farming.

A Ukrainian family that runs a haulage company in Colchester has co-ordinated four lorry loads of donations – and counting – to be sent to Ukraine, with the help of their friends at George Wright Farms, who have offered up space at the farm to sort and pack deliveries.

Suffolk’s Hog & Hen farm shop and café has provided a hub for the local community, whilst supporting the farming family’s arable and pig enterprise. Farmers Guide visited the shop to chat to the team about their farming methods and experience starting a new diversification through the pandemic – alongside the myriad challenges facing British farmers.

Valtra will not exhibit at the show in May, but said it is looking to return in January 2023.

Samaritans has launched a campaign to reach men in rural communities who are struggling to cope, as a survey reveals less than half would seek support if they struggled with their mental health.

Following the impact of recent storms, RABI has announced the availability of emergency grants of £1,000 to provide financial support to those severely affected.

Welsh farmer speaks out to Welsh Government on securing a brighter future for the nation, as part of a special broadcast to raise awareness of the work being done to look after the Welsh landscape.

The Environment Agency is urging communities in parts of the West Midlands and Yorkshire, especially those along the Rivers Severn and Ouse, to be prepared for significant flooding following high rainfall from Storm Franklin.