Rural Economy

Mel Stride - Conservative Party leadership candidate: "I will constantly challenge Labour to ensure that our countryside is not concreted over"

Politics

Mel Stride - Conservative Party leadership candidate: "I will constantly challenge Labour to ensure that our countryside is not concreted over"

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

clock 07 September 2024 • 8 min read
Greater support for rural productivity has potential to bolster UK economy, say campaigners

Politics

Greater support for rural productivity has potential to bolster UK economy, say campaigners

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

clock 27 June 2024 • 1 min read
Researchers secure £300,000 to help farms hit net zero

Arable

Researchers secure £300,000 to help farms hit net zero

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

clock 24 March 2024 • 1 min read