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Powys farmers are honoured for their work

National

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Powys farmers are honoured for their work

A host of farmers from Powys have been honoured at the Lantra Cymru Awards.

Farm productivity grants launch and cover up to 50% of costs

National

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Farm productivity grants launch and cover up to 50% of costs

Farm businesses wishing to invest in solar panels, robotics or automated equipment on-farm can now apply for grant funding through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity scheme.

Watchdog takes action over Animal Aid's pheasant shooting ad

National

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Watchdog takes action over Animal Aid's pheasant shooting ad

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has taken action over a misleading Animal Aid ad which made the claim that pheasant shooting is subsidised by 'taxpayer money'.

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

The aim of the project is to identify issues that rural communities are currently facing - such as anti-social behaviour, burglary, theft of machinery or wildlife crime - and work together to try and resolve them.

Big Farming Tea-Break campaign launches in February

National

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Big Farming Tea-Break campaign launches in February

A nationwide mental health campaign is due to launch at livestock markets, agricultural colleges, and Young Farmers’ clubs in February to promote respect and mental wellbeing in farming.

Yorkshire pig farmer on battle with Parkinson's and his painstaking fundraising challenge

Humberside Police

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Yorkshire pig farmer on battle with Parkinson's and his painstaking fundraising challenge

Richard Longthorp said boxing has helped mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Dorset firefighters issue warning over barn fire caused by candle

Dorset Police

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Dorset firefighters issue warning over barn fire caused by candle

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had caused damage to a barn including a workshop and three vehicles

Rural communities raise over £17,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

National

Monday, 29 January 2024

Rural communities raise over £17,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

Over £17,500 has been raised following a series of farmhouse breakfast events held in Wales to promote the importance of good mental health and local food production.

Farmers hand over cheque to charity following festive tractor run

National

Monday, 29 January 2024

Farmers hand over cheque to charity following festive tractor run

A group of farmers have handed over a cheque to Hope House Children's Hospices following a series of charity tractor runs.

'Every day someone is hit': Shropshire farmers fighting 'unprecedented' levels of rural crime

West Mercia Police

Monday, 29 January 2024

'Every day someone is hit': Shropshire farmers fighting 'unprecedented' levels of rural crime

Shropshire is seeing 'unprecedented levels' of rural crime with farmers admitting 'nothing is safe anymore'.

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Friday, 26 January 2024

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

A new initiative has been launched across Hertfordshire to help provide additional support to rural communities.

Scottish farmers and crofters stage further protests to protect 'our way of life'

National

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Scottish farmers and crofters stage further protests to protect 'our way of life'

'Enough is Enough' say agricultural workers and rural community who take to the streets in wake of Storm Isha

Rural police teams receive funding boost

Lancashire Constabulary

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Rural police teams receive funding boost

Officers tackling crime in rural areas across Lancashire have received £8,500 in funding to deter thieves.

Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir

National

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir

A group of local farmers have come together with the aim of raising in excess of £3 million to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure.

National award for Derbyshire Rural Crime Team

Derbyshire Constabulary

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

National award for Derbyshire Rural Crime Team

Derbyshire Rural Crime Team have been recognised as the most proactive team in the country in preventing farm machinery and plant theft.

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