Rural News

A yellow weather warning for rain has been put in place in parts of the UK in the wake of Hurricane Erin crossing the Atlantic.

Four men have been sentenced together to over ten years in prison for diverting meat not fit for human consumption back into the human food chain.

Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) has has paid tribute to its founder, David Richardson OBE, who passed away at the age of 87.

Claire Whittle, Jane Barnes and Judy Dilks have been shortlisted for the Dairy Industry Woman of the Year award 2025. The award celebrates the achievements of women in the dairy sector, recognising individuals who demonstrate the Women in Dairy values of connect, share, and inspire others.

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) has urged the government to support farmers whose Countryside Stewardship agreements come to an end this year.

A Lancashire tractor driver has been disqualified from driving after dashcam footage showed him driving dangerously through the centre of Preston.

The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show returns to Newark Showground in November with one of its most diverse and historically rich programmes to date. Tickets are now on sale.

Kaleb has shared a photo of the latest addition to the Cooper family, born on 14th August.

The tractor driver was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the incident near Wrotham.

Tomato growers have been invited to attend this year’s British Tomato Conference, which will take place next month in Warwickshire. 

Jeremy Clarkson has given glowing reviews to a range of new English wines on offer at his pub, The Farmer’s Dog.

A North-East farm worker, Duncan Maclellan, has completed a 370-mile challenge travelling from John O’Groats to Gretna Green on foot, raising funds for RSABI and shining a light on mental health in the farming community.