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Holiday accommodation which includes workspaces appeals to those combining a staycation with working remotely

The exceptionally dry April has significantly reduced soil moisture levels and with only limited rain forecast, growers may have to intervene to mitigate potential crop stress during the crucial canopy-building stage.

Liberal Democrat agricultural spokesperson Tim Farron explains why his party is launching a campaign to Back British Farmers.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to provide more clarity on his future agricultural policy ’as soon as possible’ on an NFU farm visit in Derbyshire. 

Peatlands are identified as holding the largest carbon stores of all habitats in a report published by Natural England

A pair of Glamorgan beef farmers have said they will be forced to give up keeping cattle if the Welsh Government’s new Nitrate Vulnerable Zone rules are not amended.

For crops already in the ground, dry soils and low temperatures are hindering growth, however, it is too early to say whether there will be longer term consequences.

Farmers and gamekeepers continued the battle to extinguish a raging moorland fire in the Peak District into the early morning after firefighters had left the scene. 

As people move away from the 9-5 city office life, rural offices could have a wider appeal. Alex Black spoke to farmer Jilly Greed about the business hub on her farm