Scottish let sector continues to decline, warns CAAV
The amount of farmland let in Scotland continued to decline in 2015, as more landlords chose not to re-let when tenancies ended, according to a new survey of land occupation.
Policies needed to tackle land use pressure, warns CAAV
Rapid population growth will put intense pressure on land use in the UK over the next 20 years, but so far there are no balanced policies in place to manage it.
Farm Woman of the Year Award 2016 nominations are open
The unsung female heroes of farming and rural communities will once again be celebrated at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show from 1-4 June 2016.
New equine classes promise more opportunities at the Bath & West Show
Equine competitors will now have more opportunities to qualify for the Horse of the Year Show and the Cuddy championship at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show.
New event launched by the Royal Bath & West of England Society
The Royal Bath & West of England Society is delighted to announce a new event: A Field to Food Learning Day to be held at the Showground on 13 April 2016.
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Dispose of plastic waste carefully or risk huge fines, warns Farm XS
Farmers should be careful to dispose of their waste plastic in accordance with the law or risk huge fines, following the conviction of a business in Oxfordshire. (more…)