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Positive news for the industry, but it does suggest diversification is a key consideration. Over the next four years, the UK’s rural areas are predicted to see their economies grow more quickly than urban locations according to a new report. The report, researched and written by the Centre for...

The investment management firm, Quilter Cheviot, is offering UK businesses the chance to win £30,000 of grant funding. The firm is looking for the UK, Ireland and Jersey’s most innovative companies or individuals using innovation to benefit rural areas. The Rural Innovation Programme has been...

Ideas to help get you started if you are looking to use existing on-farm assets for a new business venture. Weddings Celebration venue i.e. children birthday parties Corporate or conference venue Educational access for schools or groups Children’s activities, play or farm park Petting zoo Café...

The NFU is encouraging the agricultural and rural sectors to take part in their annual broadband and mobile survey to help build a true picture of connectivity in the countryside. The NFU continues to engage with the government about the need for fast, affordable and reliable broadband and...

Young people in rural communities have been given their chance to help shape the future of the rural economy. The Rural Youth Project, launched at the start of this year by Jane Craigie Marketing, has been developed to find out more about the opinions of 18 to 28 year olds with a view to...

Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access as part of a £45 million boost by the government. The new funding for the government’s Rural Broadband Infrastructure Scheme adds to the £30 million investment announced last year, increasing the total pot of...

Branch closures and poor connectivity are leaving people in rural areas with problems accessing banking services. The charity, Scottish Rural Action, has called for a ‘universal service obligation’ (USO) for banking services after a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) survey revealed people in...

Industrial and distribution space is in demand across many areas of the country providing a diversification opportunity for farmers with surplus agricultural buildings. The key is to identify locations where there is ‘pent-up demand’ for industry or workshop space says Tim Davies from...