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March 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

Newport Show 2026: Packed line-up revealed for Shropshire show named Best Rural Event of the Year

March 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: ‘We are all looking at the skies and closely monitoring the forecast’ - Shropshire farmers face ‘testing time’ as dry summer gives way to wet winter

‘We are all looking at the skies and closely monitoring the forecast’ - Shropshire farmers face ‘testing time’ as dry summer gives way to wet winter

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Aberedw YFC crowned entertainment champions at Radnor YFC entertainment competition

Aberedw YFC crowned entertainment champions at Radnor YFC entertainment competition

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: NFU Cymru Livestock Board raises concerns about castration and tail docking consultation

NFU Cymru Livestock Board raises concerns about castration and tail docking consultation

Supporting image for story: Record-breaking number of responses received about controversial plans for a Powys energy park

Record-breaking number of responses received about controversial plans for a Powys energy park

Supporting image for story: UK can’t keep relying on other countries for food - Farm leaders lay down demands to Government at Birmingham conference

UK can’t keep relying on other countries for food - Farm leaders lay down demands to Government at Birmingham conference

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Successful young farmers fundraiser raises over £9,000 for vital causes

Successful young farmers fundraiser raises over £9,000 for vital causes

February 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Proposal for new slurry store at south Shropshire farm is rejected

Proposal for new slurry store at south Shropshire farm is rejected

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Nearly £500,000 National Lottery Grant secured for major community food and nature project in Radnorshire

Nearly £500,000 National Lottery Grant secured for major community food and nature project in Radnorshire

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: New case of bluetongue virus confirmed at Shropshire farm

New case of bluetongue virus confirmed at Shropshire farm

Supporting image for story: Midlands worst hit as farming industry loses nearly £2 million to dog attacks

Midlands worst hit as farming industry loses nearly £2 million to dog attacks

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Kate Humble announced as host for Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards

Kate Humble announced as host for Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards

Supporting image for story: Pancake Day reminder on hen welfare on UK farms from the RSPCA

Pancake Day reminder on hen welfare on UK farms from the RSPCA

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire Conference focuses on business resilience and long-term decision making

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire Conference focuses on business resilience and long-term decision making

Supporting image for story: NFU Cymru asks Wales Deputy First Minister to take actions to protect the Welsh dairy industry’s long-term viability

NFU Cymru asks Wales Deputy First Minister to take actions to protect the Welsh dairy industry’s long-term viability

Supporting image for story: West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

West Midlands farmland market remains resilient as farmers adapt to policy changes says Savills report

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Iconic name in farming to be celebrated as one of the largest vintage tractor shows returns to the West Midlands - here’s everything you need to know

Iconic name in farming to be celebrated as one of the largest vintage tractor shows returns to the West Midlands - here’s everything you need to know

February 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: Labour plans to strengthen controls on shotguns will 'cripple the countryside' says South Shropshire MP

Labour plans to strengthen controls on shotguns will 'cripple the countryside' says South Shropshire MP

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Royal Welsh Show organisers will take over the SV Arena following death of founder

Royal Welsh Show organisers will take over the SV Arena following death of founder

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Radnorshire Wildlife Trust project begins nature recovery at Pentwyn Farm

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust project begins nature recovery at Pentwyn Farm

Supporting image for story: More than 20 farms visited and 50 vehicles stopped in south Shropshire rural crime crackdown

More than 20 farms visited and 50 vehicles stopped in south Shropshire rural crime crackdown

Supporting image for story: Powys farmers urged to take precautions during lambing season to reduce health risks

Powys farmers urged to take precautions during lambing season to reduce health risks

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Sheep farmer ‘over the moon’ after William donates £5,000 to fundraiser

Sheep farmer ‘over the moon’ after William donates £5,000 to fundraiser

Supporting image for story: Impressive range of modern farm machinery on offer at Shropshire arable farm dispersal sale

Impressive range of modern farm machinery on offer at Shropshire arable farm dispersal sale

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Growing excitement for the 2026 Royal Welsh Show Horticultural Village

Growing excitement for the 2026 Royal Welsh Show Horticultural Village

Supporting image for story: 'This is our chance to give back': Appeal to farmers as anniversary auction set to support Shropshire cancer charity

'This is our chance to give back': Appeal to farmers as anniversary auction set to support Shropshire cancer charity

Supporting image for story: Auctioneers kick off 2026 with machinery sale in Shrewsbury

Auctioneers kick off 2026 with machinery sale in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: 'We're creating a profitable business in harmony with the environment' - Shrewsbury farmer's regenerative journey

'We're creating a profitable business in harmony with the environment' - Shrewsbury farmer's regenerative journey

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of spud lovers turn out for annual Shropshire Potato Day with three stand out varieties and some selling out

Hundreds of spud lovers turn out for annual Shropshire Potato Day with three stand out varieties and some selling out

Supporting image for story: ‘We're proud to produce safe, affordable and traceable food and are trying to do it sustainably’: Shropshire poultry farmers defend their industry after criticism

‘We're proud to produce safe, affordable and traceable food and are trying to do it sustainably’: Shropshire poultry farmers defend their industry after criticism

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Harper’s Henry wins prestigious RABDF dairy student award

Harper’s Henry wins prestigious RABDF dairy student award

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

Pigs but no feathers fly for first Radnorshire agricultural show of the season

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Farmers Union of Wales Breakfast Week cooks up over £21,000 for charity

Farmers Union of Wales Breakfast Week cooks up over £21,000 for charity

Supporting image for story: 'I'm devastated the Government has pulled the plug on rural fund that saw £12 million invested in Shropshire': MP speaks out on decision to axe scheme

'I'm devastated the Government has pulled the plug on rural fund that saw £12 million invested in Shropshire': MP speaks out on decision to axe scheme

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Opponents of giant wind farms determined to make their voices heard at protest outside the Senedd

Opponents of giant wind farms determined to make their voices heard at protest outside the Senedd

Supporting image for story: 'It’s a tremendous coup': Rural affairs specialist rejoins mfg Solicitors as a partner

'It’s a tremendous coup': Rural affairs specialist rejoins mfg Solicitors as a partner

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire organic farm to get a share of a £500,000 fund for eco work

Shropshire organic farm to get a share of a £500,000 fund for eco work

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: New case of bluetongue virus in Shropshire confirmed at county farm

New case of bluetongue virus in Shropshire confirmed at county farm

Supporting image for story: Farm manager in Scottish Borders to speak at Montgomeryshire NFU Cymru County Conference

Farm manager in Scottish Borders to speak at Montgomeryshire NFU Cymru County Conference

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury greengrocer steps back from fruit and veg stall - but the apple of his eye will still be there

Shrewsbury greengrocer steps back from fruit and veg stall - but the apple of his eye will still be there

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Thousands of trees to be planted across Shropshire in farming drive to boost biodiversity

Thousands of trees to be planted across Shropshire in farming drive to boost biodiversity

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Young people want clearer pathways into farming' - Report calls for 'urgent action' to address labour shortage in farming

'Young people want clearer pathways into farming' - Report calls for 'urgent action' to address labour shortage in farming

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Judicial review granted for hundreds of farmers and landowners in Wales

Judicial review granted for hundreds of farmers and landowners in Wales

Supporting image for story: New secretary as Shropshire County Show promises another celebration of rural life this year

New secretary as Shropshire County Show promises another celebration of rural life this year

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Dramatic tractor blaze at a Market Drayton farm that fire crews got under control in just three minutes

Dramatic tractor blaze at a Market Drayton farm that fire crews got under control in just three minutes

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Powys farmer who docked the tails of 80 lambs has been fined for causing unnecessary suffering

Powys farmer who docked the tails of 80 lambs has been fined for causing unnecessary suffering

Supporting image for story: Machinery worth £20k stolen from farm on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

Machinery worth £20k stolen from farm on Shropshire and Staffordshire border

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Concerning' bird flu discoveries in Shropshire prompt call for keepers to 'remain alert'

'Concerning' bird flu discoveries in Shropshire prompt call for keepers to 'remain alert'

Supporting image for story: Frying start to the year as farmhouse breakfast week returns

Frying start to the year as farmhouse breakfast week returns

Supporting image for story: Young people challenged to explore sustainability and careers in food and farming

Young people challenged to explore sustainability and careers in food and farming