Rural News

Hundreds of thousands of pounds’ worth of stolen machinery and equipment was recovered last weekend, North Yorkshire Police confirmed.

Jeremy Clarkson has shared “bad news from Diddly Squat” and addressed rumours that Kaleb Cooper has been replaced as farm manager.

Thousands of people took part in the celebration of country life at the 136th South Suffolk Show last Sunday. The event featured, among others, a vintage machinery display, livestock competitions, musical entertainment and tricks on wheels. 

A number of crews responded to assist Bruce, a nine-year-old stock bull, weighing approximately 800kg, who had become stuck up to his chest in a bog.

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper will be pouring Hawkstone cider and lager during the Devon County Show at his own bar.

Defra has backtracked on its decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme for farmers who have already started the application process following the threat of a legal challenge co-ordinated by the NFU. 

The company that has launched the largest of its kind vertical farm in the UK has gone into administration.

The Thurlow Nunn Group has raised £16,000 for Dementia UK during its classic car treasure hunt. 

A very special, brand new farming fundraising challenge is set to take place at Scone Palace in Perthshire this September. The event will be supported by the Emmerdale cast.

During busy times, such as harvest, it is easy to forget the overhead and underground electricity network is all around. When driving or using agricultural machinery, always be vigilant, plan and look up and around to see what electrical equipment is near you, the UK Power Networks warns.

Northamptonshire Police appealed for information following a tractor theft in Polebrook.

Farmers Rebecca Wilson and Charlotte Ashley are taking agricultural conversations off the beaten track as they launch a new podcast.