NFU (National Farmers Union)
19 Apr 2021
Tackling rural crime could get locked into ‘cycle of decline’ because of perception it is not taken seriously
The BBC and Yorkshire Post have reported on calls from The Countryside Alliance and The National Farmers Union (NFU) for the Police and Crime Commissioner election candidates to put rural...
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12 Apr 2021
A promise from the Government to level up northern areas
The Northern Echo reports that Government announcements for levelling up for northern areas will not be as sustainable or effective if they overlook rural communities The report says announcements such...
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28 Sep 2020
Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19
Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19 Rural Coalition urges Government to unlock untapped potential of rural communities and economies and to address...
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17 Aug 2020
Mental health campaign launched for men in rural communities
The Yorkshire Post covered news of a new Samaritans campaign aimed at encouraging men in rural communities to seek help when they are struggling with mental health issues The ‘Real...
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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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21 May 2020
NFU President Minette Batters opens Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has performed the official opening of the new £2 million Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre. The ceremony, which took place before the current lockdown due...
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18 May 2020
Drivers urged to take extra care when driving in the countryside
The Stratford Herald and Whitby Gazette report that motorists are being urged to take extra care on roads in the countryside to avoid accidents as lockdown measures begin to ease...
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20 Jan 2020
UK Government must prioritise rural broadband and mobile coverage, says NFU
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has called for the Government to prioritise rural connectivity as survey results indicate that more than four in 10 farmers don’t have enough broadband to...
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