Rural Economy

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says not only is the family farm tax an attack on the elderly but will stifle investment and reduce food security

Body to consider proposals for a more targeted system of support, focused on smaller abattoirs

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman writes on why Labour's reforms to shotgun licensing are 'misguided'. Instead, he argues why the shooting industry plays a crucial role in the heartlands of farming communities, the rural economy, to rural conservation, and people's enjoyment of country sports

A 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been put in place in Co Down as DAERA warns farmers to remain vigilant

Labour's tax policies will destroy small and medium family businesses, Gavin Lane tells attendees at the CLA conference

The Norfolk farmer says his priorities will focus on changes to IHT and securing certainty around agri-environmental schemes

The Route to Rural initiative aims to shine a light on agriculture’s professional and advisory roles

Horsham MP John Milne said Government needs to work with farmers to deliver a rural development strategy which can help farming communities thrive instead of falling further behind urban areas

At a time when farming is 'evolving, adapting and driving rural Britain forward', how wrong is it to suggest that farming does not contribute to the rural economy?

Pitchup.com's Dan Yates said the popularity of camping in the British countryside is growing year-on-year, and farmers could still benefit from a late season flush