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.

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.

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'.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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