Survey reveals 60% see no improvement to rural policing with crime commissioners

Nearly 60% of those surveyed by the Countryside Alliance do not think rural policing has improved since the introduction of police and crime commissioners in 2012.

Farmers and vets team up to improve animal health in Welsh pilot project

Farmers and vets are set to team up to help improve animal health and farm productivity under a pilot project funded by the Welsh government.

Kaleb Cooper releases music single to raise awareness of farmer well-being

The Clarkson's Farm favourite has released a song to support the work of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Safety plea after two farmers killed in accidents

Farmers are being urged to prioritise safety in the workplace this winter after two more people lost their lives on UK farms.

Farmers paying cost of fly-tipping, as prosecution rates drop

New figures show there were over 1 million fly-tipping incidents on public land last year, but rural campaigners warn it 'barely scratches the surface' of the crime.

MPs set to scrutinise entry routes and career opportunities in farming

A cross-party group of MPs is set to examine the entry routes and career opportunities that exist in the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Countryside Alliance urges country people to make their voices heard in National Crime Survey

The Countryside Alliance is urging its members and supporters to take part in the National Rural Crime Survey

Potato grower lends a hand to fundraising efforts of rowing farmers

Staffordshire-based potato grower and crisp producer Anthony Froggatt has produced a special edition run of his Just Crisps brand, to help raise the profile of fellow farmers Rod Adlington and Guy Minshall, who are rowing across the Atlantic for charity.

Thieves target farms in winter rural crime spree

Police and insurers are warning farmers to ramp up security over a spike in incidents of rural crime affecting farms and people living in the countryside.

Banks offer support to flood-hit farm businesses

Some banks and building societies are offering financial support to agricultural customers affected by recent storms and flooding, including interest-free temporary loans and overdrafts.

Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation

The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the situation.

New farming skills and learning service to launch this week

Farmers and growers will have access to a unique new learning and development this week with the launch of TIAH membership.

Flood-hit farmers and households to receive financial support

Farmers impacted by recent flooding may be eligible for up to £25,000 in government funding for damage to their land.

Farmers warned of rodenticide rule change

Users will have to be fully trained and certified in order to access key SGARs

Farmers to receive funding for creating footpaths and cycle paths on their land

Improvements to farming schemes this year will include additional funding for farmers and landowners who choose to create and permissive footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways on their land.