A consultation on proposed changes to the Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf) Marque Standard, which sets out the requirements for the certification, has opened.

A farmer has received almost £140,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund for his charity aiming to break the stigma surrounding isolation, loneliness and poor mental wellbeing prevalent within rural communities.

A growing black market for stolen diesel and heating oil due to rising fuel prices has renewed calls for farmers to be vigilant against ‘opportunist’ thieves this Christmas. 

Friendly service is the main driver to farm shops and independent retailers as Christmas customers seek out ‘comfort and joy’.

As consumers plan their festive cheeseboards, Hannah Binns caught up with Neal’s Yard Dairy’s David Lockwood about why the relationships built with producers needed to be at the heart of the business.

With the festive season likely to attract an increase of families and dog walkers on wintery walks, farmers have been reminded how best to deal with sheep worrying attacks.

Despite being ’emotionally and financially’ crippled by the supply chain crisis, pig farmers are hoping to spread some festive cheer to consumers through song. 

NFU Mutual has provided Police Scotland with a 4x4 vehicle to help tackle crime in the countryside.

A council’s decision to prohibit meals containing animal produce at formal functions has faced a blistering attack, with calls for veganism not to be ’rammed down the throats of meat-eaters and vegetarians’.

A new children’s book developed by The Farming Community Network (FCN) and author Pauline McLeod will help young children understand the stress uncertainty can cause families and develop resilience skills.