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Green MEP welcomes new Rural Manifesto
A new ‘Rural Manifesto’ is launched today, which identifies a series of reforms to address inequalities in the countryside. The manifesto has been…
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NFU criticises 'very slow' rural development programme
Dissatisfaction has been expressed by NFU Cymru’s Rural Affairs Board with the Welsh Government’s 'very slow implementation' of the Wales Rural…
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'Government not up to speed on broadband targets'
The NFU believes Government measures to improve rural broadband could help farming communities but, it believes more could still be done to improve…
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CLA makes the case for support for farm businesses facing price volatility
Support payments to farmers are necessary to ensuring a stable and more resilient agricultural sector, safeguarding the environment and food security…
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Keep to the Dog Walking Code when out in the countryside this Christmas
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, is appealing for dog owners to keep close control of their dogs while out and…
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Christmas drone sales boom sparks privacy concerns
With consumer spending on drones expected to hit an all-time high this Christmas, the CLA is reaffirming its call for regulators to update the…
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Introducing the finalists in the 2015 Rural Oscars
The finalists in the 2015 Countryside Alliance Awards (aka the Rural Oscars) have been announced, with rural businesses from across the country in…
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Rural areas to be offered subsidised broadband
Homes and businesses in some of the most remote areas of the UK are to be offered a subsidised satellite broadband connection if they are currently…
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Farmers and rural businesses encouraged to enter Kent Countryside Awards
Calling all Kent farmers, growers, food producers and rural business contributing to the benefit of the Kent countryside – the 2016 Kent Countryside…
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Rural households struggle to receive good internet connection, report says
Ofcom’s Connection Nations 2015 report released this week which shows that 48% of premises in rural areas are unable to receive speeds above…
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