Government urged to widen equipment theft act to cover GPS systems

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act must be expanded to include agricultural equipment such as GPS systems, the NFU has said, amid a recent surge in thefts.

Yorkshire: Asking for anonymous information in drive to protect precious birds of prey

A campaign has been launched cross Yorkshire appealing for people to speak up with anonymous information about the illegal killings of birds of prey.

Norwegian farmer crowned champion at World Sheepdog Trials, held in Northern Ireland

A Norwegian farmer and his sheepdog have been world champions during the World Sheepdog Trials, which took place at Gill Hall Estate in Northern Ireland.

A huge "thank you" to the public for supporting Back British Farming Day

Britain's farmers and growers are saying a huge "thank you" to the public for the overwhelming support shown for the unique role they play in feeding the nation and caring for the great British countryside.

Greater need to make mental health services more accessible to farmers

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy said it was concerned the cost-of-living crisis had placed a 'burden' on the mental health of rural communities

Stark warning as hare coursing season gets under way

Farmers and landowners are being urged to be extra vigilant in looking out for hare coursers and poachers and to report any suspicious activity.

Anti-livestock surveys hitting farmers' mental health

Surveys criticising livestock farmers are having a ‘detrimental impact' on their mental health and well-being.

Farming couple acknowledged by PM to mark suicide prevention day

Andy and Lynda Eadon have helped to raise over £150,000 to support rural communities with their mental health after the death of their son Len in 2022

Health experts fear 'cost-of-living suicide rise' in rural areas

The amount of people in rural communities taking their own lives may increase due to the cost-of-living crisis, experts have warned.

Steps to prevent theft of horse and riding equipment

Keeping and maintaining horses is big business stretching into hundreds or even thousands of pounds in expenses for food, equipment and general wellbeing.

Great Glen Challenge: Farmers raise £50,000 for charity RSABI

Twenty-five teams have raised nearly £50,000 for farming charity RSABI as part of the annual Great Glen Challenge, with donations still being accepted.

New guidance to help farmers seeking to divert or extinguish footpath

The government has unveiled new advice aimed at making it easier to divert a public right of way where there are concerns over privacy, security, and safety.

Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 will accept applications from 18 September.

Farmers urged to get health checks at auction marts

Farmers are being urged to take better care of their health by making use of health services being offered at auction marts.

CLA East says reporting all rural crime will help police

Farmers can help police tackle rural crime, says Cath Crowther, East regional director of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA East).