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.

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

Two men arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex

Sussex Police rural crime team have reported that two men have been arrested for three rural burglaries in Sussex.

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.

Police hunt driver who left injured foal to die in the road

A foal was hit by a vehicle and left to die on the roadside by a driver who left the scene.

Tractors stolen as police arrest man for theft

Several tractors have been stolen across Oxfordshire causing police to patrol parts of the county.

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.

NSA warns sheep farmers to remain vigilant after first case of bluetongue in sheep

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to sheep farmers after the first case of bluetongue in sheep in the UK has been confirmed.

West Lothian police appeal for information after quad bike stolen from farm

The culprits made off with a haul that included a quad bike and chainsaw

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

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

Quad Bike Stolen

Honda quad stolen from barn in Needwood Staffordshire

£15,000 worth of items stolen in Cumbrian farm burglary

Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at a farm in Gilgarran between 7pm on 13 November and 7am on November 14.

Police operation targets rural crime in villages around Huddersfield that have seen a spike in burglaries

Volunteer police officers launched a special operation to thwart thieves using the roads in rural Kirklees.

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.

New case of bluetongue in Kent brings total number to eight

The government has confirmed an eighth case of bluetongue within Kent's expanded temporary control zone (TCZ).

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

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper speaks at Thames Valley Rural Crime Farming Conference

Kaleb Cooper, of TV show 'Clarkson’s Farm', spoke at Blenheim Palace's second Rural Crime Farming Conference.

Operation Checkpoint leads to multiple arrests

A region-wide rural crime crackdown saw more than 150 vehicles stopped and a string of arrests made.

Flatbed trailer and chipper stolen from farm in Winterslow

A flatbed trailer with an industrial chipper was stolen from farm buildings

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

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.

Piglets rescued from barn blaze at Castleton, near Whitby

Three piglets had to be rescued from a barn fire at Castleton which left the building completely burnt out.

Patrols launched to tackle poaching and rural crime

Patrols have been launched across north Wales to help protect fish populations from poaching in the run up to Christmas.

Thames Valley Police launch 'Operation Trail' - New off-road motorcycle team to support rural areas

Thames Valley Police are cracking down on anti-social quadbike and motorcycle riders with a new team of off-road officers

Police warn farmers after spate of unexplained and ‘abhorrent’ sheep killings in Sevenoaks

Farmers have been put on high alert after a spate of unexplained sheep deaths.

Rural road deaths surge to 4-year high as new Code in pipeline

A Code for Countryside Roads is in the pipeline after rural road deaths surge to a four-year high, with over 1,000 people losing their lives last year.

Two 'calculated criminals' jailed for stealing £200k worth of GPS kits

Two 'calculated criminals' have been sentenced to prison after stealing over £200,000 worth of high-value tractor GPS kits.

South Devon cow stolen from farm field in East Knoyle

A cow was stolen from a field on a farm and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Poachers abandon dog as police probe hare coursing in Doncaster field

Suspected poachers abandoned their dog as police probed reports of hare coursing in a Doncaster field.

Driver left pony with fatal injuries after road collision, police believe

A driver whose vehicle collided with a pony, fatally injured it, then drove away leaving it in the road, police believe.

Rural crime team hunt for machinery stolen from Blandford

Police are hunting for machinery which was stolen from a site in rural Dorset.

Horse Trailer, Tack & Equipment stolen from Gloucester/Cheltenham Area

Horse trailer, tack, riding hats and equipment stolen from Witcombe, Brockworth, Gloucestershire.

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.

Seventy turkeys and equipment stolen from Bridport farm

Police are appealing for information after 70 live turkeys and equipment was stolen from a farm in the Bridport area.

Five arrests as police crack down on rural crime

Five people have been arrested as police crack down on rural crime.

Police appeal as 'substantial number of sheep' stolen from farmland in Coleraine

Police have issued an appeal after a "substantial number of sheep" were stolen from farmland in Co Derry.

Tractor driver arrested after woman dies in three-vehicle crash

A woman has died after a crash involving two tractors and a Ford Focus on a major road in Norfolk.

Quad bike stolen from farm in Elslack, near Skipton

Police are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a farm by males wearing balaclavas.

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