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Rural campaigners welcome Labour's U-turn on right to roam policy
Rural campaigners have welcomed Labour's U-turn on its pledge to create a Scottish-style right to roam in the English countryside if elected. Instead…
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Public urged to show consideration to animals ahead of Bonfire Night
The public are being urged to show consideration to livestock and other animals ahead of Bonfire Night as rural communities turn on ‘haphazard’…
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'Extreme care' caution for rural areas as Storm Babet wreaks havoc
Scottish farmers are being urged to take 'extreme care' as Storm Babet continues to wreak havoc, triggering the Met Office to issue a second red…
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Lincolnshire farming charity sees 90% rise in calls to helpline
A Lincolnshire-based farming charity has seen a 90 percent rise in calls to its helpline, as farmers battle surging input costs and low prices. The…
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Fears over food production as Scotland searches for new national park
Fears have been raised over the prospect of new national parks in Scotland as tourism could be promoted over food production and farming. The…
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Rural campaigners welcome Labour's pledge to prioritise brownfield sites for homes
Rural campaigners have welcomed Keir Starmer’s pledge to ‘build a new Britain’ by prioritising brownfield sites for development rather than the…
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RSABI launches festive Christmas cards to raise vital funds this winter
Scottish agricultural charity RSABI has launched a collection of farming themed greetings cards as part of its Christmas fundraising drive. The first…
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World Mental Health Day: Government urged to increase rural support
Farming groups are urging the government to ensure the provision of rural mental health services remain high on the agenda as World Mental Health Day…
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Less than half of farmers have a succession plan, survey says
Less than half of farmers have a succession plan and the percentage hasn’t moved in three years, according to new research. NFU Mutual’s annual…
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New YFC campaign encourages farmers to recycle more waste
A new campaign has launched today encouraging young farmers to recycle more of their farm waste, such as plastic and cardboard. YFCs are being asked…
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