Farming and Agriculture
01 May 2024
Join one of the Fastest Growing Networks in Agriculture
Ready to explore the future of agriculture? Welcome to Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre’s Digital Farming Network – a leading community in agricultural innovation. Whether you’re a farmer, supplier, advisor, student, or...
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15 Apr 2024
£11 Million in Water Company Fines Funds New Environmental Restoration Initiative
Approximately £11 million collected from fines and penalties imposed on water companies will fund the newly established Water Restoration Fund (WRF), as announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay last week....
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19 Feb 2024
Addressing the Silent Crisis: Mental Health in the Rural and Farming Communities
Last week marked the annual “Mind Your Head” campaign, spearheaded by the Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies. This initiative is crucial for spotlighting the mental health challenges...
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06 Nov 2023
RSN to host Net Zero event as part of Countryside COP
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP. Taking place on 22nd...
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25 Oct 2023
Hartpury’s Tech Box Park Fuels Innovation in Agriculture with Exciting New Membership Options
Hartpury is cultivating fresh, innovative business thinking by providing a platform for established businesses and nurturing entrepreneurs to advance their products and services in the agricultural industry. This month, Hartpury’s...
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24 Oct 2023
Exciting opportunity to create a community farm
There is an opportunity to purchase a 230 acre property in Herstmonceux. There is no house included, and most of the buildings are rented out to someone who bought 100...
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23 Oct 2023
Farming charity sees alarming increase in calls for help
The Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) which supports farming and horticultural communities has said it had seen a 90% increase to its helpline in a year – taking 171 calls...
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25 Sep 2023
Natural England critised for hindering rural businesses
St Ives MP, Derek Thomas has criticised Natural England’s approach to Sites of Special Scientific Interest in his constituency. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Thomas told MPs that...
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18 Sep 2023
Warning that government must act now to avoid cost-of-living suicide rise in rural communities
A new stark warning from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) reveals the true picture of mental health concerns in rural areas. Following a Roundtable event looking at...
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27 Jul 2023
Study seeks UK farmers’ feedback on impcts of bovine tuberculosis
New research by national charity The Farming Community Network (FCN) seeks to better understand the impact of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on UK farmers’ health and wellbeing. The study is exploring...
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