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Countryfile director highlights disconnect between farmers and media
There is a "real disconnect" between the farming industry and the media and both sides are to blame, according to a Countryfile director. BBC…
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Farm rents static in face of Brexit uncertainty
Rent rises are predominantly static at the moment in the face of Brexit uncertainty, says the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA). James Gray, TFA…
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Farmers and rural businesses urged to apply for Land Rover Bursary
Applications to win the use of a Land Rover Discovery Commercial or Discovery Sport from a leading rural charity is set to close on April 30th. Now…
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Family farm businesses help generate £15bn to UK economy
A new report has revealed British family farm businesses help generate £15 billion gross value added (GVA) for the UK economy. The new UK Family…
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Barriers to rural development revealed in planning survey
Rural businesses still face barriers to housing and economic development in the countryside despite the Government’s attempt to make the planning…
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Union welcomes £250k support package after 'unprecedented spell of bad weather'
Scottish farmers have welcomed a £250,000 Government package of support to help address the impact of recent extreme weather. It follows several…
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Motorists warned to take care on rural roads as pothole problem worsens
Motorists should take extra care as prolonged harsh weather and limited highway maintenance programmes are taking their toll on countryside routes…
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Minister agrees to review sentencing for fly-tipping
The government will review sentencing for those found guilty of fly-tipping waste in the countryside after a parliamentary Committee explored the…
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National Rural Crime Survey launched as rural areas deemed 'soft targets' for criminals
The 2018 National Rural Crime Survey has been launched to spearhead greater recognition and understanding of the problems and impact of crime in…
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Significant interest in Countrywide Farmers leasehold stores
The administrators of Countrywide Farmers have announced significant interest in approximately twenty of its leasehold stores. The administrators…
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