Rural News

The new Norfolk Food Hall has just opened at the Showground on the edge of Norwich, aiming to showcase and sell the very best food and drink produced in the county. 

A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sheep worrying criminal damage offences, Rossendale Police confirms.

Land Army girl Eileen Webster opened the exhibition about wartime farming, with special guests reflecting on food security and the vital importance of farming.

DEFRA has just announced that thousands of farmers will benefit from a £30 million boost to payments received for nature-friendly farming practices under the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme.

Extreme winter rainfall, which is set to become more frequent with climate change, is overwhelming the ability of farmland to regulate pollution, putting water quality and aquatic ecosystems at growing risk, scientists warn. 

Human remains found at a farm near Kenmare, Co. Kerry, have been identified as missing farmer Michael Gaine.

Farmer Tim Burt is planting for the future through the Woodland Trust’s MOREwoods scheme, leaving a legacy rooted in care, community, and conservation.

The Royal Bath & West Show, which returns next weekend, is set to bring the much-loved Lakeside Farm – a hands-on farming experience for visitors of all ages. 

Regenerative agriculture will be a key topic of conversation at this year’s Cereals Event, as farmers look for practical, resilient solutions amid policy shifts, soil health concerns and economic pressures.  

“Farmers need to take an interest in themselves and put their health before their farms,” said Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus. The charity has recently carried out a study which revealed that over half of British farmers rarely or never wear sunscreen in the summer.

One of Scotland’s longest-running agricultural events, the 157th edition of the West Fife Show, is expected to attract thousands of visitors for a blend of farming tradition, hands-on activity and rural entertainment.

Clarkson’s Farm stars have revealed what the audience should expect from the latest season that has launched today.