It’s hard to envisage circumstances in which this year’s Wales Real Food and Farming Conference (WRFFC) could be more...
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Senedd Research Article: the Cost of Living in Rural Areas
People in rural areas often experience higher daily costs than those in non-rural areas. This is the assertion of a...
The benefits of tailored-made rural support for micro-enterprises
The Scottish Government has published findings from an evaluation of a pilot project providing a range of integrated,...
Call to Tackle Transport Poverty in Rural Wales
There is an urgent need for action to address transport poverty in Wales says a recent paper by cycling charity...
Thematic Group on Rural Proofing publishes final outputs
The European Network of Rural Development, (ENRD) has produced A Framework of Rural Proofing Actions with the aim of...
Launch of the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities
Jeremy Miles, Minister for Education and the Welsh Language has launched the Commission for Welsh Speaking...
The Cost of Living in Rural Wales
The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee of the Welsh Parliament, recently (July 2022) published the report,...
Sustainable Farming Scheme – Outline Proposals Published
The Welsh Government has published its outline proposals for The Sustainable Farming Scheme, the main source of future...
The End of LEADER in Powys
A celebration event was held on July 7th to mark the end of the LEADER programme in Powys. It marked 30 years of...
Rural Programme Showcase
Two half day workshops recently showcased the work of Rural Futures, the community development element of The...
Why the UK Government should develop ‘rural-inclusive’ Levelling Up policies
A recent briefing paper from The National Innovation Centre, Rural Enterprise, (NICRE) based at Newcastle University,...
Rural Policy at a Crossroads : Reflections from Northern Ireland
Rural policy in Northern Ireland is at a genuine crossroads. This is the conclusion of a report commissioned from...