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'It's OK to take a break' - dairy farmer captures mental health struggles in art shared on Instagram

National

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

'It's OK to take a break' - dairy farmer captures mental health struggles in art shared on Instagram

Holly Atkinson set up social media account to highlight rural mental health

Action star Vinnie Jones commended for highlighting mental health in farming and rural communities

National

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Action star Vinnie Jones commended for highlighting mental health in farming and rural communities

Mr Jones said he had been working with the Farming Community Network to raise the profile of mental health in farmers

EA introduces unlimited fines for polluting firms

National

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

EA introduces unlimited fines for polluting firms

Companies found to be polluting the environment can be issued with unlimited fines from 11 December onwards by the Environment Agency, as part of the government’s Plan for Water.

Farmers gear up for Christmas charity tractor runs

National

Monday, 11 December 2023

Farmers gear up for Christmas charity tractor runs

Farmers across the country are getting ready to light up their tractors and bring some much needed festive cheer to their communities in the run-up to Christmas.

Investigation launched after several fly-tipping incidents near Summerbridge

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 11 December 2023

Investigation launched after several fly-tipping incidents near Summerbridge

An investigation is underway after several fly-tipping incidents have been reported near Summerbridge in the protected National Landscapes area of Nidderdale.

Two agriculture students win £3,000 Kaleb Cooper bursary

National

Monday, 11 December 2023

Two agriculture students win £3,000 Kaleb Cooper bursary

Two students from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have been issued a £3,000 educational bursary from Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm fame.

Nottinghamshire farm suffers ‘thousands of pounds of damage’ to crops from quads

Nottinghamshire Police

Friday, 8 December 2023

Nottinghamshire farm suffers ‘thousands of pounds of damage’ to crops from quads

Nottinghamshire Police has appealed for information regarding the damaging of crops from quad bikes on a farm in North Nottinghamshire.

Farmers left 'suicidal' amid ongoing HS2 chaos

National

Friday, 8 December 2023

Farmers left 'suicidal' amid ongoing HS2 chaos

MPs told Government is 'dragging its heels' over promises to re-sell land and clear sites following HS2 cancellation

Over 250 farmers hailed for efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers

National

Thursday, 7 December 2023

Over 250 farmers hailed for efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers

Hundreds of farmers and landowners have been hailed for their efforts in boosting turtle dove numbers, with hopes the iconic species may start to rise across the UK.

Firefighters save cattle from barn fire in Wales

Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police

Thursday, 7 December 2023

Firefighters save cattle from barn fire in Wales

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said 20 firefighters attended an incident at a farm in Ceredigion involving over 50 bales of hay and a Bobcat machine

On-farm school conference brings 150 students closer to their food

Sussex Police

Thursday, 30 November 2023

On-farm school conference brings 150 students closer to their food

Over 150 students have gained first-hand experience of farming as part of a new conference seeking to educate young people about food provenance.

UK agricultural scientists donate 8,000kg of potatoes to food charity

National

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

UK agricultural scientists donate 8,000kg of potatoes to food charity

The James Hutton Institute has donated nearly 8,000kg of potatoes - worth an astonishing 932 bags - to a food charity helping communities in need.

RSABI launches new mental wellbeing app for farmers

National

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

RSABI launches new mental wellbeing app for farmers

A new app offering free mental health care and advice to farmers, is being rolled out by the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Warwick Student Union decision to ban meat and dairy criticised after ‘tiny minority’ vote to impose vegan catering

National

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Warwick Student Union decision to ban meat and dairy criticised after ‘tiny minority’ vote to impose vegan catering

Warwick Student Union's decision to ban meat and dairy has been criticised by rural campaigners after a 'tiny minority' vote imposes vegan catering.

Oxfordshire council raises littering and flytipping fines

Thames Valley Police

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Oxfordshire council raises littering and flytipping fines

Fines for fly-tipping, littering and other environmental crimes are being increased, a council has said.

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