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The Diddly Squat Farmer said pubs play an important role, specifically in rural communities, and added one of the reasons why he wanted to open the pub was to give farmers a place to come together and talk through their problems

A new society aiming to provide a community for farmers is hosting its first event today (May 6)

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

Alex Paterson previously served as chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Victoria Vyvyan, president of the CLA, said the country's planning system was in ‘crisis' and was ‘stagnating growth in the countryside'

This year, Open 51AVÊÓƵSunday aims to cultivate connections, educate communities, and showcase the incredible role of farmers in producing food while regenerating nature

Retailers are lifeline for communities providing vital services and preventing isolation, says report

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

Sean Fitzpatrick, of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers' Association, said: "How can anyone expect our sheep farmers to maintain this when their income, which needs to support not only a business but a home, is getting significantly cut?"

Flying marquees, broken tents and a collapsed stone wall – how true Yorkshire grit ensured a showground blasted by Storm Lilian was able to put on a show to remember