Events...

Open Farm Sunday

1st June 2008 - at a number of farms around the country

Open Farm Sunday is a national Open Farm Day co-ordinated by LEAF so people can hear and see the positive steps farmers are taking to look after the fabric of our countryside whilst producing safe, wholesome and affordable food.

Visit the LEAF Farm Sunday website for details of your closest farm

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Rural News...

The Big Rural Discussion

"The Future Cost of Food" - a debate about the implications of the rise in agricultural and food prices for rural communities, economies and land use in the South West Region.

The topics of 'Production and Distribution' and 'Communities and Consumption' are being debated at events convened by South West ACRE Network (SWAN ), organised by the Countryside and Community Research Institute , supported by South West Regional Development Agency and promoted by South West Rural Update in association with the Region's universities.

"The Future Cost of Food" also forms the subject of discussion online .

Waste Management in the Rural Sector - from Legislation to Solution

The notes from a recent conference, held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, to better understand the legislation relating to waste management and the opportunities for rural businesses to diversify.

Conference proceedings now available here...