Huge impact of fly-tipping across Kent and South East
Newly-released figures from Defra show that there were more than a million incidents of fly-tipping on public land in the last year – and more than 100,000 in the South…
‘Dog’ suspected of killing 27 sheep near Faversham on Christmas Day
Library image – Pexels… Witnesses are sought after 27 sheep were found dead following a dog attack in a field between Sittingbourne and Faversham. The ewes, which were all believed…
‘Government’s feet held to fire’ after challenges faced by Kent farming and rural businesses
With the summer months topping 40C and field fires breaking out with alarming regularity, the heat was certainly on farming and rural businesses in 2022. But it was not the…
Rural and Wildlife crime has large impact yet goes largely unreported
Rural and Wildlife crime often goes unreported say Police. It is thought part of the issue is that these crimes are largely unknown when compared to other commonly known crimes.…
Tree farming across arable and grassland is key to achieving net zero
Photo: Alastair Hotchkiss – Woodland Trust Farming with trees across arable and grassland is key to the farming sector achieving net zero, new research shows. A new report from the…
Bonfire Night organisers urged to avoid using sky lanterns
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging local authorities, community groups and private individuals staging Bonfire Night displays not to release sky lanterns. The organisation is also asking…
Sunak Government must help Kent farmers and rural businesses
With Rishi Sunak confirmed as the new Prime Minister, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has renewed its calls for the Government to commit to a proper plan to…
Critically rare cattle living and breeding near Dover
A herd of critically rare cattle is steadily increasing its numbers on the chalk downland of the Alkham Valley in Kent. Susannah and Keith Mannerings are breeding the Albion cattle…
Liz Truss risks losing the hearts and minds of millions of rural voters say CLA
The UK’s new Prime Minister has been warned of the challenges faced by rural businesses. Commenting on Liz Truss MP being announced as the next Prime Minister, Country Land and…
Alpacas and sheep killed by dogs near Maidstone Road Nettlestead
Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force are appealing for information following two incidents where alpacas and sheep were killed near Nettlestead. Overnight between Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 August…