Rural News

In light of the recent farmers’ rally that took place in London on 19th November, Farmers Guide has approached colleges and universities that offer courses in agriculture to ask whether students are allowed to take part in farming demonstrations. 

The farming and agriculture sector SMEs are urged to register a business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations on 13th December. 

Food re-distribution charity City Harvest said it is “so grateful” to farmers for donations made during the London protest.

Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support, says Brake, as it puts road victims at the heart of Road Safety Week 2024. 

Two vehicles have been stolen following a break-in on a farm near Windsor Castle. The incident happened while the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as their three children slept in their home on the estate. 

Aldi has partnered with two British suppliers, introducing new beers in a bid to tackle food waste. 

Members of the congregation of St Mary’s Church in Dunblane have been busy knitting hats to keep farmers warm during the winter months and raising awareness of agricultural charity RSABI.   

A Falkirk farmer was convicted of animal cruelty recently after a Border Collie was found in a horsebox during a routine inspection earlier this year. 

Wiltshire farm owners have been left “terrified” following a traumatic incident that saw several suspects in vehicles surrounding them, ramming their car and shooting out its windows with catapults. 

With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants. The support has increased to £400 this year.   

Five cattle have been involved in a traffic incident that happened on a busy road in Staffordshire. 

The much-loved Clarkson’s Farm star, Gerald Cooper, is joining forces with Old Gold Racing to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK.