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Persistent wet weather taking its toll on UK farmers

National

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Persistent wet weather taking its toll on UK farmers

Farmers and landowners across the UK are being told to expect further flooding of land, with Storm Henk set to bring more heavy rain.

Farming leaders look forward to a happier new year

National

Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Farming leaders look forward to a happier new year

Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay pledges to make farmers' lives easier

Scottish person dies in E.coli outbreak amid warnings over Christmas cheeses

National

Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Scottish person dies in E.coli outbreak amid warnings over Christmas cheeses

A person from Scotland has died as a result of an ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

Len's Light raises mental health awareness in the rural community this Christmas

National

Friday, 22 December 2023

Len's Light raises mental health awareness in the rural community this Christmas

Len's Light share their Christmas message after a year of campaigning on a number of mental health issues affecting farmers

Farming charities receive donations totalling more than £1m

National

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Farming charities receive donations totalling more than £1m

Donations of more than £1 million will go to numerous farm charities and organisations thanks to fundraising activities of the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.

Farmers hail scrapping of DIY waste charges amid fly-tipping scourge

National

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Farmers hail scrapping of DIY waste charges amid fly-tipping scourge

Farmers hit by the scourge of fly-tipping have welcomed plans to abolish fees that local authorities charge for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres.

New funding boosts rural crime prevention projects on the Isle of Wight

Hampshire Constabulary

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

New funding boosts rural crime prevention projects on the Isle of Wight

A range of intervention projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to prevent crime are to get underway thanks to the Police and Crime Commissioner’s latest funding announcement.

Farmer foils drug operation after finding £15m of cocaine in feed

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Farmer foils drug operation after finding £15m of cocaine in feed

A farmer has helped foil a multi-million pound large-scale drug operation after he found kilo-block drug packages within his normal delivery of animal feed.

Dorset Council defies veganism and passes motion to back all farmers

Dorset Police

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Dorset Council defies veganism and passes motion to back all farmers

Dorset Council has become the latest local authority to shun the plant-based movement by passing a motion that supports farmers of all sectors.

June census highlights drop in farm labour force

National

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

June census highlights drop in farm labour force

There were 8,000 fewer people working in UK agriculture in 2023 compared with year earlier levels, according to Defra’s June census.

Christmas convoys light up countryside communities

National

Friday, 15 December 2023

Christmas convoys light up countryside communities

Festive tractor runs have been dazzling rural communities across the country, raising thousands of pounds for good causes.

Rural crime team warn Forest of Dean walkers after nails found on footpaths

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Rural crime team warn Forest of Dean walkers after nails found on footpaths

Officers are asking those walking in the Clanna area of Lydney, the Forest of Dean to be alert as nails and tacks have been found on footpaths and bridleways.

King's charity offering £5,000 support for rural start-ups

National

Thursday, 14 December 2023

King's charity offering £5,000 support for rural start-ups

Businesses can now apply for £5,000 of financial support through the Royal Countryside Fund's rural start-up initiative.

Church fly-tipping hotspot cleared by locals and council

Lancashire Constabulary

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Church fly-tipping hotspot cleared by locals and council

A township fly tipping hotspot has been cleared and fenced off with help from local residents.

New fully-funded training programme for northern young farmers

National

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

New fully-funded training programme for northern young farmers

A new training programme to support the development of the next generation of farmers has been launched by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

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