Rural News

Ben Taylor-Davies, aka RegenBen, spoke at Groundswell this year. He discussed how the main focus of his farm is giving something to the next generation.

The plans for a new business park near Cardiff airport could force the Jenkins family out, after farming the land since 1935.

Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010, The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is the only UK-wide charity that empowers family farms and rural communities to ensure their future.

Farmers and the rural community will be brought together again at the Staffordshire County Showground on 20th and 21st November for the 2021 English Winter Fair, it has been confirmed.

Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex has announced the launch of an innovative new MBA. ‘Regenerative Food Systems’ is currently accepting applications for autumn 2021.

A judge has dismissed Oatly’s claims of trademark infringement against Glebe Farm, in what has been described as a ‘David and Goliath’ style battle.

A tragic farm vehicle death has been reported in Pembrokeshire.

Charity’s appeal follows new NFU Mutual report revealing highly organised criminals have been plaguing rural areas during the pandemic.

Fly-tipping causes huge damage and stress for farmers, but currently has few disincentives for anyone caught. As cases continue to rise, calls for harsher penalties have now come from a major collective of local authorities and professional bodies

Farmers and farming groups have responded to recent comments made by Ethan Brown, owner of the world’s largest plant-based ‘meat’ alternatives company.

While the overall cost of rural theft fell by 20 per cent in 2020 as Covid-19 kept thieves out of the countryside, other rural crimes rose sharply, and NFU Mutual is warning that organised criminals are returning with new tactics.

A leading property consultancy is working with a growing number of farmers and landowners taking advantage of large solar park developments – and is anticipating demand to grow even further.