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Sheep in a field - rural business show

Opportunities aplenty at Energy and Rural Business Show

With 48% of farmers planning to set up or expand diversification enterprises, add to this the…

Sheep in field - RSABI Highlights Need for Vigilance During Spring Period

RSABI Highlights Need for Vigilance During Spring Period

As the busy period of spring work approaches, RSABI, the charity which supports people in…

workers in the British farming sector

10,000 workers to boost British farming sector

The Government will quadruple the number of workers farms can recruit on a temporary basis from…

Farm land - Powering the future of farming!

Powering the future of farming!

Powering the future of farming - Meeting tomorrow’s demands through precision…

Tatjana speaks to Farm Diversity about the rise of vertical farming

The rise of vertical farming

With over 7,800 high-rise buildings, the city of Hong Kong soars above all others. More than 300…

ON FARM PODCAST LOGO - Dodie Weir Hails 'Unbelievable' Mind Charity Support From Scotland's Farmers

Dodie Weir Hails 'Unbelievable' Mind Charity Support From Scotland's Farmers

Doddie Weir has thanked Scotland's farming community for its "unbelievable" support for his My…

SOPA logo - Organic Members Invited to Meet Minister for Rural Affairs

Organic Members Invited to Meet Minister for Rural Affairs

The Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) has invited their members to a member…

Team with donation of £3000 for new RSABI publication

Donation of £3000 for New RSABI Publication

A new publication, to help people in Scottish agriculture take steps to prevent stress and…

Robert Ramsey showing off his new app to measure soil health

New App To Measure Soil Health!

A renowned farming technology company has teamed up with leading space industry engineers and…

food production on a farm

Agriculture Bill To Boost Environment & Food Production

A future where farmers are properly supported to farm more innovatively and protect the…

Farm Payments Bill

Farm Payments Bill introduced to provide certainty and continuity

Forthcoming Agriculture Bill will provide a new system of farm support outside the EU, where…

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Brand new podcast series, OnFARM, brings spotlight to Scottish rural industry

The first podcast dedicated to rural Scotland and its varied industries – food, farming, tourism…

RPA full payments to thousands of rural businesses

RPA makes full payments to thousands of rural businesses

More than 92% of farmers and rural businesses received their 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)…