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The Royal Countryside Fund and Barbour team up to help Northumberland’s farmers boost biodiversity

February 14, 2024

The Royal Countryside Fund and Barbour have joined forces to focus on improving biodiversity knowledge in agricultural practices across the county.

Supporting Yellow Wellies’ Mind Your Head week

February 13, 2024

Royal support for farmers increasing biodiversity in Northumberland

January 23, 2024

Farmers in Northumberland are invited to attend a free workshop at Hexham Mart on Tuesday 6th February, where environmental consultant and farmer, Fraser Hugill will give practical advice as to how livestock and mixed farms can increase biodiversity on their farm.

Clarence Court and The Royal Countryside Fund launch long-term partnership to support British farming and rural communities

January 19, 2024

Clarence Court Eggs has today announced a long-term partnership with The Royal Countryside Fund. The partnership will run for five years and provide vital backing to the many farming and rural communities The Royal Countryside Fund supports across the UK.

RCF named as the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Charity of the Year 2024

December 18, 2023

The Chairman of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, David Turner, has confirmed that his nominated charity for 2024 will be The Royal Countryside Fund.

The Royal Countryside Fund welcomes Defra’s announcement of the new grant programme for smaller abattoirs

December 14, 2023

Our response to Farming Minister, Mark Spencer’s announcement on the 13th December 2023.

Resilient communities from across the UK gather in a bid to improve rural life 

December 1, 2023

The Royal Countryside Fund brought together community projects from across the UK for the inaugural Confident Rural Communities conference.

The Royal Countryside Fund represented at the Community Buildings Conference 

November 24, 2023

Pippa Fry, Rural Communities Engagement Manager for the Royal Countryside Fund recently attended and spoke at the Community Buildings Conference ‘A Hall Fit for the Future.’

Launching free support with Barclays to help Norfolk farmers reduce their carbon

November 21, 2023

The Royal Countryside Fund is delighted to be extending its Carbon Clarity programme with the support of Barclays in a new partnership. Carbon Clarity provides free support for farmers looking to understand how they can better manage carbon on their farm.

FFCC offers programme bursary for young farmers in Northern Ireland

November 15, 2023

Farmers aged 25-35 in Northern Ireland interested in regenerative agriculture are invited to apply for a trailblazing three-year leadership development programme, NextGen-ReGen 2024, launching this week.