Farming Community Network
30 Apr 2026
FCN Volunteer Highlights Impact of Cancer on Carers In New Short Film
A volunteer with The Farming Community Network (FCN) has shared the challenges of caring for her husband through bowel cancer in a new short film: The film has been developed...
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30 Apr 2026
Supporting Farming Communities: NGN and FCN Partnership
Making a Difference Through Collaboration and Awareness A thriving partnership between the Farming Community Network and Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is helping raise awareness and make a difference in rural...
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23 Oct 2024
Charity Cancer Campaign Urges Farming Community to ‘Nip It In The Bud’
Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer – as part of a new...
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26 Jul 2024
FCN Launches Scholarship Opportunity with Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
National charity The Farming Community Network (FCN) has teamed up with Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) to launch a new scholarship – which will support the health and wellbeing of...
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01 May 2024
FCN Launches New Partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support – which will help to improve the support available to those living with cancer in rural...
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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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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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02 May 2023
Farming community urges “Speak out to Help Out”
Farmers and smallholders who may be facing potential problems over the winter must “Speak out, to help out”. A range of organisations including Farm Cornwall, Farm Community Network, Royal Agricultural...
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26 Apr 2023
Decarbonising Farming
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is working with partners, The Farmer Network and the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme (led by the North Pennines AONB), to ensure we have sustainable,...
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02 Feb 2023
Survey reveals what farmers are most proud of about UK agriculture
Innovation, sustainability, high standards of animal welfare and a strong sense of community are among the key reasons farmers are proud of agriculture in the UK, a new survey has...
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