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Farm vehicle collisions '42% more likely' between May and September
Collisions between farm vehicles and third parties are over 40% more likely between May and September, according to NFU Mutual claims data. As the…
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Poor broadband hinders rural firms' resilience, major new report says
Sub-standard infrastructure in rural areas – particularly lack of quality broadband – is affecting rural businesses’ ability to bounce back from…
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Government must act on the interests of rural economy, CLA says
Government must set out clear steps on how it will level up the rural economy in order to benefit rural communities, the Country Land and Business…
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YFCs urged to add wellbeing training session Rural+ to club programmes
Young Farmers' Clubs are being encouraged to add NFYFC’s wellbeing training session Rural+ to their club programmes as part of Mental Health…
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Little progress made in boosting rural connectivity, NFU says
Little progress has been made over the past year to increase levels of broadband and mobile access in rural areas, the NFU has said. This continued…
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Rural areas need 'rescue package' after years of Tory goverment, Lib Dems say
The Liberal Democrats have called for a 'rescue package' for farmers and rural businesses following years of a Conservative government. The party has…
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Prince Charles's new agricultural school begins construction
Prince Charles's charity has started construction of a new agricultural school in Scotland to help bring fresh talent into the farming and rural…
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YouTube couple put 10 years of Aberdeenshire farm life in the frame
Two young farmers are combining sustainable farming and social media to inspire future generations of eco-friendly land users. First generation…
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MPs and peers unite in call for action on rural economy
Over 30 MPs and peers have written to the prime minister calling for a new government-wide effort to unlock the potential of the rural economy…
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Farmers encouraged to register for this year's Open Farm Sunday
Open Farm Sunday is set to return with a 'bang' on 12 June following the pandemic's impact on the annual initiative, organisers have said…
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