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Fund of up to £7 million will boost access to nature and support rural communities across England to become more green-fingered
Definition of rural areas using the Rural Urban Classification.
The UK Space Agency has announced a £10 million funding competition that will help UK companies put their technologies at the forefront of a new generation of global telecommunications services, products and applications.
South Africa presents a context where agriculture and agricultural development fail to stimulate the local rural non-farm economy
Information and guidance on registering land as a town or village green.
This brief provides analysis of the agriculture research project ‘Space, Markets and Employment in Agricultural Development’
Statistics on living in rural areas across England.
Statistics, data and research relating to living in rural areas.
Statistics, data and research relating to the rural economy.
Statistical Digest of Rural England: a compendium of socio-economic statistics for Rural areas. The compendium is structured into 8 thematic reports and is supported by a high level summary of key findings.
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
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