Government’s land use changes could threaten agricultural resilience and food security, experts warn
The Government’s proposed new Land Use Framework could threaten agricultural resilience and food security, experts have warned. The reforms could...
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Women in farming wellbeing survey launches during mental health awareness week
Researchers are seeking the views of women in farming to help improve the support provided for their health and wellbeing....
University of Exeter expert appointed to panel examining new evidence about bovine TB
A University of Exeter expert has been appointed to a reconvened panel to examine new evidence about bovine TB. The...
Farming women’s health and wellbeing focus of new research
A major new study will help to come up with new solutions for improving the health and wellbeing of women...
New low carbon insulation made by farm workers could support rural economies, experts hope
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could help to support rural economies...
University of Exeter academics appointed to expert Dartmoor panel
Two University of Exeter experts have been appointed to an expert panel which will advise how to improve Dartmoor’s Sites...
Managing domestic and wildcats is likely to remain fraught, new research warns
Current efforts to protect and restore native biodiversity is being threatened by difficulties in identifying wild and domestic cats, and...
“Concerning” anxiety levels among women in farming linked with isolation, financial worries and workload
Financial pressures, long working hours and isolation are among with the causes of “concerning” levels of anxiety among farming women,...
Mental health support for farmers needs radical overhaul, say researchers
Mental health services in rural areas need urgent attention to ensure the needs of farmers are properly met, according to...