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Police appeal after farm vandalised with massive spider pattern
A Dorset farm has been left counting the cost after a giant spider-like figure was carved in their crops, causing significant damage. Police are now…
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Over 240 acres of productive Stirling farmland up for grabs
One of central Scotland’s most productive blocks of farmland has been launched for sale, offering a rare opportunity to acquire high-quality arable…
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Lead shot to be outlawed for game and clay by 2029
Lead shot will be outlawed for game and clay shooting across Britain from 2029, marking a major shift in shooting regulations following Defra’s…
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Farmers deliver for wildlife as Bird Count records 358,000 sightings
Farmer-led conservation efforts are proving their worth, with the 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count revealing hundreds of thousands of birds thriving on…
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Welsh sheep lameness slashed by over 50% in industry breakthrough
Welsh sheep farmers have slashed lameness by more than half — cutting costs by £54,000 a year and dramatically reducing antibiotic use — following a…
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Power grid reform must respect the countryside, rural group says
The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to land rights and consents processes for electricity infrastructure, despite fears…
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Australia's livestock sector retreats from 2030 climate pledge
The Australian red meat industry has formally dropped its high-profile commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030, citing a lack of time, investment…
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Bill to tackle livestock worrying clears Commons with unanimous support
A bill aimed at strengthening protections for farm animals against dog attacks has passed its third reading in the Commons with unanimous backing —…
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New three-year plan targets rural and farm crime across Wales
Wales is stepping up its fight against rural crime with a bold new three-year strategy set to boost protection for farms, wildlife and heritage…
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First Minister's 'less than 1%' GDP farming claim sparks rural outcry
A remark by the First Minister suggesting farming contributes "less than 1%" to Wales’ GDP has sparked backlash, with rural leaders warning it…
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