farming
24 Nov 2025
Rural Taskforce Work Progresses as DEFRA Sets Out Growth Plan
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds used her speech at the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Rural Business Conference last week to set out the Government’s ambition for a...
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03 Nov 2025
RABI Launches New Five-Year Strategy To Reduce The Wellbeing Gap For Farming People
RABI has unveiled its 2025–2030 strategy, setting out a clear direction to close the wellbeing gap experienced by farming communities. The plan focuses on prevention, improving access to support, and...
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28 Jul 2025
Rural Connectivity Still Falling Short As Farmers Call For Urgent Action
The latest NFU digital access survey reveals that rural broadband and mobile coverage still falls short of what British farming businesses need – with over a fifth of respondents unable...
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24 Jun 2025
New NFU Mutual Report Highlights Growing Impact of Rural Crime
The latest Rural Crime Report from NFU Mutual offers a detailed picture of the financial and emotional toll rural crime continues to take on our communities. Drawing on annual claims...
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27 May 2025
RABI Announces FarmersAid
RABI has announced the forthcoming launch of FarmersAid, a pioneering initiative that will provide farmers with vital, real-time trauma guidance to use in the crucial moments following a serious on-farm...
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22 Apr 2025
New Grants to Drive Innovation on Farms
DEFRA has announced a boost to food security, with more than £45 million in new grants to drive and develop innovative technologies on farms. From 28 April, applications will open...
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18 Feb 2025
Latest news from Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm
New to Hartpury’s Home Farm Hartpury’s Home Farm has just installed two cutting-edge DeLeval robotic milking systems, and the Digital Innovation Farm team couldn’t be more excited! This innovative technology...
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18 Feb 2025
RABI’s Recent Impact Report Highlights the Mental Health Benefits of Its Grant for Farming Families
In 2022, RABI introduced its Return to School (RTS) grant as a response to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the farming community. The grant aimed to alleviate some...
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25 Nov 2024
UK Farming at a Crossroads: Tax Reforms, NFU Insights, and RABI Support
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting...
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28 Oct 2024
Supporting Farming Communities in North Yorkshire
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is seeking to understand the barriers that prevent the farming community in North Yorkshire from accessing health services. By gathering insights through an online survey, the initiative...
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