rural communities

Open letter to Scottish Gov says industry must receive ring-fenced support if it is to

The funding helps deliver a range of initiatives including rural poverty relief, educating and mentoring young people and supporting social welfare for rural communities

For those thinking of turning to regen farming, or those who are already knee-deep in the soil, here are five must-read books aiming to inspire new ways of farming

Four years on from a Welsh Government consultation and there is still no word on Permitted Development Rights (PDR)

New report shows UK’s farming industry continues to contract at an alarming rate following last year's Budget

The leading causes of farm fires were electrical faults, arson and lightning strikes

The Diddly Squat Farmer said pubs play an important role, specifically in rural communities, and added one of the reasons why he wanted to open the pub was to give farmers a place to come together and talk through their problems

A new society aiming to provide a community for farmers is hosting its first event today (May 6)

Cllr Alastair Redman, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, writes about the continued decline of and 'serious investment' needed in rural services

Alex Paterson previously served as chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise