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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.
The launch of The Royal Countryside Fund’s 2023 Journal
November 9, 2023
On Tuesday evening, we were delighted to welcome guests to the stunning Napoleon Cellar at Berry Bros. & Rudd, wine and spirit merchants and a partner of the RCF, for the launch of the 2023 RCF Journal – our annual publication that shares the passions of the charity and the people who we positively support.
Attending the ASAO Conference
November 6, 2023
Last week, Keith Halstead, Executive Director for the RCF and Tessa Berridge, Senior Programmes Manager for the RCF attended the The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) conference to meet those who run agricultural shows up, down and across the UK.
New fellowship launched to support small North Highlands farms and make local food more widely available
November 3, 2023
A new Fellowship has been launched, providing funding for research into supporting the viability and sustainability of crofts and small farms in the North Highlands.
RCF support celebrated at the 2023 National Hedgelaying Championships
October 30, 2023
On 28th October, over 100 hedge layers from across the UK descended on a field in Leicestershire, to take part in the 44th National Hedgelaying Championships, hosted by The National Hedgelaying Society.
Visiting FarmEd with Rural Advisor and our FRP farmers.
October 26, 2023
Recently, we visited FarmEd along with Rural Advisor and some farmers who have taken part in our Farm Resilience Programme in Wales to learn more about regenerative farming.
Carbon Clarity brings answers to Devon farmers
October 20, 2023
Farmers gathered in Okehampton to take part in The Royal Countryside Fund’s Carbon Clarity Programme.
We are open for rural grant applications!
September 8, 2023
Rural community organisations are being invited to apply for grants of up to £25,000 in the autumn round of our Supporting Rural Communities programme.
24 hours on North Ronaldsay
September 6, 2023
Our Executive Director, Keith Halstead has just spent 24 hours on North Ronaldsay in Orkney visiting three projects the RCF has supported through its Confident Rural Communities programme.
International Day of Charity
September 5, 2023
As we celebrate the #InternationalDayofCharity, your support can help us towards a more resilient, thriving countryside for everyone.
