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Nearly £480m invested in English vineyards over past five years
Nearly £480 million has been invested in vineyards and wineries over the past five years as interest in English wine continues to grow. Strutt &…
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Farmers who provide hot tubs 'risk significant claims' if guests fall ill
Farmers and landowners who provide hot tubs for customers as part of their glamping holiday packages 'risk significant claims' if customers fall ill…
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Welsh government decides not to relax agritourism planning rules
Welsh farmers could miss the chance to make thousands in extra revenue this year as the Welsh government has decided not to relax planning…
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Rural campaigners raise concern over new private rented sector reforms
The government has 'seriously underestimated' the impact of new private rented sector reforms on rural businesses and communities, campaigners have…
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Emmerdale actor opens up farm for families with sick child in hospital
Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has opened up his 120-acre Peak District farm for families who’ve had a sick child in hospital. The soap…
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Farmers may miss out on agritourism revenue this year, sector warns
Farmers in England could miss out on revenue from agritourism this year due to the UK’s 'failing' planning system, the sector has warned. Statistics…
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New £110m fund to kickstart rural and farm projects in England
Rural areas in England will gain £110m in local authority funding to support rural and farming businesses, the government has announced. Eligible…
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Loch Ness livestock farm now on market with diversification potential
A livestock farm totalling 575 acres situated above Loch Ness has been launched onto the market, with the potential to establish a rural business…
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UK's planning system forcing most rural firms to 'abandon growth'
The UK's planning system has forced over 70% of farming and rural businesses to abandon growth, a new survey has warned. According to results of a…
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Notts farm opens holiday cottages thanks to six-figure package
A Newark arable farming business has launched a new holiday cottage venture thanks to a six-figure funding package. The funding from HSBC UK has…
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