Rural Economy

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"

"This Budget fails to deliver the funds for farmers and the whole of rural Scotland"

"Farmers are currently facing a whole raft of challenges and we know it’s a difficult time for so many families, so it’s vital our funding goes to where it will make the most impact"

"We do not want this project to be a precedent in the future"

Aaron and Partners' Mark Turner delves into what the clause means, the sector’s reaction, and what impact the changes will have on diversification in farming

The Central Devon MP is now one of five candidates to be the next Conservative Party leader after Priti Patel was knocked out from the first round of the contest

Rural Coalition issues plea to politicians not to overlook the countryside as General Election enters final phase

New project backs Defra's decarbonisation plans for agriculture and agroforestry