Rural News

Experts at the inaugural Ceres AgriStrategy Conference in Cambridge this month reflected on how farmers can build resilience in spite of volatility.

Farming minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced the launch of a new round of the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) funding.

Farmers and growers are being urged to ensure their fertiliser stores are properly secured, as the current threat of theft is considered substantial.

“Trekking to Everest Base Camp has long been a dream of mine,” said James Brown of Brown&Co, who is currently making his way up the world’s highest mountain to raise funds for RABI.

20-year-old Suffolk farm worker Spencer Campbell said he experienced a “heart-sinking feeling” when he discovered that his beloved tractor had been stolen. 

Larking Gowen has paid tribute to Tim Angell, the manager of its Fakenham office, who recently passed away. 

Farmers from across six counties took part in a Christmas tractor run in London last night to thank the public for their support over the past year. 

Dog owners in England and Wales will face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock.

Criminal gangs are targeting farmland with lorry loads of waste. The Environment Agency reports that offenders are saving thousands of pounds in disposal costs whilst leaving landowners facing bills of £6,000 or more to clear each load.    

Around 10,000 people have died on rural roads over the past decade, prompting renewed calls for mandatory driving-awareness training to tackle the persistent danger. NFU Mutual’s latest analysis revealed that almost a third of drivers rarely or never drove on rural roads while learning, raising concerns about gaps in real-world experience. 

Dairy farmers will have a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry experts on the issues that matter most at Dairy Tech 2026, which is set to be bigger and more interactive than ever. 

Britain’s countryside is set to benefit from a new three-year strategy to tackle the growing threat posed by organised crime, the National Police Chiefs’ Council confirmed.