Rural Economy

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

Can the political party prove to farmers that it can help businesses grow and unleash the potential of the rural economy if elected?

The MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire writes about his reappointment as Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary for Wales, SFS, and why the Welsh Conservatives stand side by side with farmers on Inheritance Tax reforms

As part of their Beef Week campaign, Ulster Farmers Union wanted to highlight the positive impact beef production has on the economy and the environment

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

"Rural communities and businesses have often felt that the issues we encounter play second fiddle to those in urban areas"

"Scottish farmers and crofters deserved a Budget that recognised their indispensable role in Scotland’s rural and national prosperity"