Rural News

Officers from the Rossendale rural task force have recovered around £130,000 in stolen machinery over the last couple of weeks. 

Dog owners are being warned to be extra careful while visiting sheep and lamb grazing areas. The alert also coincides with the launch of the 2024 Sheep Worrying Awareness Week on Monday 25th March.

Almost 2,000 cuddly toy sheep will be hidden across Scotland this Easter to celebrate the 240th birthday of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS).

A farm business management expert warns farmers to be prepared for a visit from the Environment Agency amid a sharp rise in inspections. 

Red Tractor’s chair has acknowledged that errors were made in the development of the Greener Farms Commitment.

Staffordshire farmers met with local police officers, demanding tougher action after 18 crimes were reported in just one area of the county in six months.

A picturesque farm located in the Conwy Valley has been put up for sale for almost £1 million. 

West Mercia Police celebrates the success of its operation to tackle rural crime across Shropshire after seven men were arrested. 

A performance by The Farmers’ Choir has raised £46,000 for Scottish agriculture charity, RSABI, and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). 

A large South American rhea bird has been spotted roaming the Suffolk countryside since its escape from a nearby farm last year.

Defra has just announced a significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments. This means that farmers can now receive up to £11,600 per hectare for planting woodland, following a 45% increase. 

Co-op has become the latest retailer to announce adding a ‘Best of British’ section to its website. This will make it “easier and quicker” for customers to find locally produced food.