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12 Jul 2021

Rural Commission sets out radical actions for rural North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire’s Rural Commission, the first of its kind nationally, has set far-reaching recommendations in a report published last week by North Yorkshire Council The report calls for the levelling...

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17 May 2021

MPs launch inquiry seeking ways to boost rural economy

Farming UK reports that a cross-party group of MPs and peers has launched a new inquiry that wants to explore ways to boost the UK rural economy post-pandemic The inquiry...

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05 Oct 2020

Rural property expert highlights growing demand for large acreage farms as people make new lifestyle choices

The Yorkshire Post has reported on warnings from a rural property expert that the rising demand for high acreage farms could have ‘significant implications’ for the rural and farming community...

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04 Aug 2020

Rural crime rises to £54 million as criminal gangs target farm machinery and livestock

* All figured used below are provided by NFU Mutual Cost of rural crime at eight year high – up almost 9% in just 12 months Coronavirus effect sees livestock rustling...

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27 Jul 2020

Call for south west countryside industry to help shape rural recovery plan

Somerset County Gazette reports that rural stakeholders are joining forces to create a rural recovery plan for the south west, and are calling on rural groups to take part and...

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06 Jul 2020

Your Post-Brexit Rural Future – A survey from the NFYFC

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) want to ensure that young people who live, study or work in rural areas are given an opportunity to share key concerns about...

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11 May 2020

The FCN supporting the farming community through difficult times

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times FCN runs a confidential national helpline (03000...

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06 Apr 2020

Rural Response – Emergency Grants Programme

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is a member of our Rural Services Partnership The Prince’s Countryside Fund is inviting applications for emergency funding from farming and rural community support groups, who...

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06 Apr 2020

Extra vigilance needed as coronavirus lockdown triggers surge in fly-tipping

Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils...

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09 Mar 2020

Nearly two-thirds waiting for countryside stewardship cash

Several papers including Farmers Weekly and the Yorkshire Post reported on new figures that almost two-thirds of farmers are still waiting for their Countryside Stewardship (CS) money, with three months...

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