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'The voice of the countryside has not been heard, Andy Burnham must listen'

This week campaigners joined forces to demand the government reset relationships with rural England.

Strengthen rural infra, Panchayati Raj institutions, livestock sector: Javid Dar

Inaugurates, lays foundation stones for dev projects in Reasi REASI: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department...

Rural Ireland Thinks: Majority think Government has neglected rural pubs and way of life

The Vintner’s Federation said Ireland should look to EU compatriots like France, which offers grants of up to €80,000 to keep pubs, shops and cafés in the countryside

Draft guidelines target ‘inconsistent’ rural planning policies

The inconsistent approach to rural housing policy will come to an end once new planning guidelines are published, according to Minister of State for Planning John Cummins. The Join...

Carbon farming, freshwater targets and tax features of farmer policy debate

Improving freshwater quality, addressing agricultural emissions, tax and pests were key features at the rural issues debate in Waikato this week.

Rural Voters Showed Up in the 2026 Primaries 

Green shoots? Burnham cultivates rural links in attempt to ‘build back trust’ with farmers

Ministers have been speaking to farming activists to try to build bridges after tax changes introduced under Starmer soured relationsAs an arable farmer, Olly Harrison’s WhatsApp m...

DAERA procedures ‘out-of-step’ with grassroots farming opinion

There is a total disconnect between grassroots farming families in Northern Ireland and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) officials. This is accordin...

Applications for agricultural buildings in fields with no buildings is a 'big issue'

Discussion on how to respond to applications for agricultural buildings to be held by planners.

Farmers’ gathering in Sligo hears deep worries over pensions, succession and farm futures

What Happened in Rural News This Month?

How closely have you been following the latest stories from rural communities across the country? From data centers and primary elections to public art and cattl...

The Challenge of US Rural Development

The first challenge of discussing US rural areas is to define them. I remember once reading a poetic definition that a rural area is a place where the shape of the land matters. Bu...

Event to Provide Practical Sustainable Farming Scheme Advice to Farmers as Deadlines Loom

Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Cymru is holding a workshop to support farmers to complete some of the most challenging elements of the new Welsh Government grant for f...

A Rural Calling: Yesica Ramirez

Rural Development department officials want to know rationale behind appointment of IFS, IAS officers as project directo...

EESC president highlights sustainable farming to EU commissioner in Offaly

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) president Séamus Boland hosted European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos this week on his family farm in Ballycumber, Co. Offaly...

95% of Europeans see agriculture as vital for future of region

Agriculture and rural areas are considered important for Europe’s future by 95% of Europeans, while 93% say securing a stable food supply for the bloc is crucial. That’s according...