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Older people in rural areas face 'very specific problems' amid care shortage
An All-Party Parliamentary Group inquiry is making the case for housing and care options in the countryside following new statistics on the need for…
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'Talented and ambitious' tenants appointed to run 264-acre Jurassic Coast farm
A farming couple with a wealth of experience have been appointed as the new tenants of Stantyway Farm, situated on the dramatic Jurassic Coast in…
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Sheep racing festival cancelled again after petition forces rethink
A festival has cancelled a race using real sheep after a petition of more than 60,000 names forced organisers to tweak the event. Llandovery Sheep…
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Agricultural show 'This Farming Life' back on screens tomorrow
The popular BBC Two series 'This Farming Life' is back and will begin airing on screens tomorrow. The farming programme gives viewers an insight into…
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Charities offering emergency fund as farmers struggle with 'devastating' flash floods
Two leading countryside charities are partnering together to offer assistance to farm businesses affected by the devastating flash floods in Northern…
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£1.7m environmental fund now open for farmers
A £1.7 million fund has opened for groups of farmers and organisations to bid for cash for large scale environmental projects in their area. The…
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'Rural Scotland is deserting the SNP': Scottish farm projects sees funding slashed
Millions of pounds are being slashed from Scottish farm projects aimed at improving rural communities, new figures show. Scottish Government plans to…
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Farmers hoping to poach workers from other sectors after Brexit, says survey
Many farmers are hoping to poach skilled workers from other industries and make use of advanced technology to tackle the challenges of post-Brexit…
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Fund to help UK sheep market explore availability of meat from heritage breeds
Work to promote the diversity of sheep meat in the UK is set to receive a boost, thanks to a grant from the Prince’s Countryside Fund. The funding…
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Consultation launched to discuss priorities for future of crofting
A consultation on the priorities for future crofting law has been launched by the Scottish government. The public consultation, launched by Rural…
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