Weetabix campaigns to create UK's newest county in honour of farmers

The makers of Weetabix are campaigning to create the UK's newest county - Weetabixshire - in honour of its 150 farmer suppliers.

Ireland to issue €300 on-the-spot fines for sheep worrying

Dog owners in Ireland who fail to keep their dogs under control around livestock will face €300 (£263) on-the-spot fines from 1 December.

Cumbria YFC commended by the King for volunteering work

Cumbria YFC has been commended by the King for its outstanding work undertaken by its young farmer volunteers.

Farmers on high alert after bluetongue confirmed in Kent

Livestock farmers across the UK are being urged to stay vigilant after bluetongue virus (BTV) was detected in a dairy cow in Kent

Number of farm fires surges by 21% amid hotter summers

The number of farm fires shot up by 21% last year to £83.5m as the unprecedented heat wave hit the country, new figures by NFU Mutual show.

Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued world's loneliest sheep

A fund has been set up by Scottish farmers involved in the rescue of the 'world's loneliest sheep' after a tidal wave of goodwill from the public.

Government faces legal action over sewage sludge on farmland

An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government, accusing it of axing its pledge to regulate microplastics and chemicals in sewage sludge spread over farmland.

Farmers who own Land Rover Defenders are being urged to take action to safeguard their iconic vehicles

Defender owners should adopt a combination of traditional and technological security measure, according to NFU Mutual, who published the figures.

Young farmer campaigns for more rural defibrillators

Nottinghamshire young farmer Sophie Owen, 22, is on a mission to educate farmers and businesses about heart health after tragically losing her father to cardiac arrest in 2019.

Racehorse trainers in West Berkshire struggling to hire skilled staff amid shift from rural life

Racehorse trainers in West Berkshire have welcomed the news that it could become easier to recruit workers from overseas once again.

EFRA committee chair: Government demonstrating a "worrying degree of complacency" over rural mental health issues

MPs have accused the government of having a 'worrying degree of complacency' over rural mental health issues

New report finds that mental health challenges are eating into the confidence of young farmers

Feelings of pride, stoicism, experience with misogyny, and stigma attached to mental health are hampering ability to get help

Share your experience of rural crime with the Countryside Alliance

Ahead of next year’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections, it has never been more important for you to share your experience of rural crime

Environment Agency blamed for farm flooding devastation

The Environment Agency stands accused of hypocrisy and negligence over its failure to maintain watercourses to prevent farms from devastating flood damage.

Food crime unit launch criminal investigation over poultry claims

Fears of food fraud after search warrant executed