Coronavirus

Britain’s agritourism sector is booming since the coronavirus pandemic, leading it to become one of the fastest growing sectors of the rural economy.

Get training from outside of your employer to reach your career goals, say farmers who proactively sought to improve their skills and career development. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

LAA has reminded vendors markets should be operating a business only basis with some still retaining a drop and go policy

LAA has reminded vendors markets should be operating a ‘business only basis’ with some still retaining a drop and go policy

The Covid-19 pandemic is largely seen through an urban prism but the rural areas of Britain have not escaped the effects, according to a new study.

A significant tonnage of potatoes have been wasted due to the pandemic, with much of the potato industry struggling to find homes for their produce. Ruth Wills reports

Closing the gates at Streamvale Open Farm due to the Covid-19 pandemic was a worrying time for Chris Wilson, but he managed to turn it into an opportunity to start a new business which has just celebrated its first birthday.

Skilled staff are vital to farm business success, but training does not have to mean endless expensive courses for employers to fund. Jez Fredenburgh speaks to a training consultancy specialist to find out what options are out there to benefit both parties.

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted supply chains, but it has also impacted on the industry’s workforce and its training needs. Hannah Binns reports on what has changed and the positive framework it has created going forwards.

Many of us are ready to see the back of lockdown. Whether it is the chance to meet friends, head to the pub, attend an agricultural show or just get back to some form or normality, the realities of lockdown are wearing thin for most.