Farming industry breaking barriers when it comes to mental health

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Food crime costing UK almost £2 billion a year

FSA sets out plans to reduce food fraud amid calls for greater transparency

Waitrose Farms becomes first UK retailer to power tractors on its own biogas

Waitrose has opened a new facility to generate biogas from its cows, which is used to fuel some of the estates tractors.

World Mental Health Day: Government urged to increase rural support

Farming groups are urging the government to ensure the provision of rural mental health services remain high on the agenda as World Mental Health Day soon commences.

Figures show major increase in solar panel and cabling theft

Farmers and landowners are being asked to boost security as figures show a major increase in solar panel and cabling theft.

Farmers may not get their land back, despite HS2 being ditched

Land and farming organisations are demanding fair treatment for those who have already had land taken by HS2 Ltd

Midlands farmers prepare to row the Atlantic for charity

Farmers Rod Adlington and Guy Minshull are preparing to take part in The Atlantic Dash in 2024

Improved broadband access coming to 100,000 rural homes

The government has revealed plans to improve broadband access for about 100,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of the UK.

Multi-coloured sheep raise thousands of pounds for Rainbow Trust charity

A trio of rainbow-coloured Cheviot sheep have raised £2,100 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity after being sold at a livestock auction in Skipton

UK agricultural leaders raise £200k for drought-stricken African farmers

A group of 13 British food and farming leaders have raised over £200,000 for African farmers on a trek across Tanzania.

Farming industry sees highest Q2 workplace fatalities

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has published a new report showing that the agriculture sector saw more deaths than any other sector between April to June.

Kaleb Cooper's educational bursary opens for next generation of farmers

An educational bursary with the opportunity to work with Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm fame has now opened for people to apply.

Farmers told to 'act now' as Storm Agnes approaches UK

Farmers have been urged to 'act now' to protect their farms 'before it's too late', as the UK's first named storm of the autumn and winter season approaches.

Rural communities say police do not take rural crime seriously

The Countryside Alliance has released the findings of its latest Rural Crime Survey.

Farm chosen to help create blueprint for industry future

Cannon Hall Farm has been selected to take part in a revolutionary trial to showcase the future of UK agriculture