Surge in farmers at crisis point, says charity - as Prince William urged to 'speak up' for those struggling

William shares cheeky warning from George to Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb

PRINCE William shared a cheeky warning from his son George as he met with Clarkson’s Farm icon Kaleb Cooper. The Prince of Wales, 42, laughed with TV star Kaleb as he arrived to Folly Farm, in Pensford, Somerset, as a show of support to Britain’s young farmers today. Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceThe Prince of Wales laughed with Kaleb Cooper[/caption] Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceThe charity aims to help farmers struggling with feelings…

DA urges NBI to probe claims farmers took their lives due to low palay prices

MANILA, Philippines – Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in a letter sent Monday, March 24, to investigate claims that at least three farmers in Nueva Ecija took their lives because of low palay prices. “Let us allow these families to grieve in peace. We will provide any assistance necessary,” said Tiu Laurel in a statement released Tuesday, March 25. A news report l…

Surge in farmers at crisis point, says charity - as Prince William urged to 'speak up' for those struggling

William became one of Britain's biggest landowners when he inherited the Duchy of Cornwall, which funds the heir to the throne. This is why his actions are significant to hundreds of tenant farmers on that land, as well as the wider farming community.

In the Duchy of Cornwall, Prince William spoke to young farmers on Wednesday about the importance of mental health.Prince William, 42, travelled to Bristol on Wednesday (26 March) to meet young farmers of the next generation of the Duchy of Cornwall.The Prince of Wales and current Duke of Cornwall also met the farmer, Caleb Cooper, 26 who, through his role in the documentary series "Clarkson's Farm", became a TV personality.At the event, the Pri…

King Charles, Prince William step out to promote same cause - Daily news Update

King Charles and Prince William on Wednesday performed royal duties as part of their efforts to promote farming and agriculture. Buckingham Palace said, “The King heard more about soil and the vital role it plays in the planet’s future during a visit to ‘SOIL: The World at Our Feet’ at Somerset House in London on Wednesday.” “His Majesty also spoke to farming families and representatives from The Royal Countryside Fund who had taken part in a di…

William meets young farmers as he becomes patron of mental health charity

The prince spent time at Folly Farm in Pensford in the Chew Valley area of Somerset on Wednesday. The Prince of Wales has met young farmers to raise awareness of the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health in farming communities. William travelled to Folly Farm, which is nestled in a 250-acre nature reserve in Pensford in the Chew Valley area of Somerset, on Wednesday. His visit coincided with the announcement of his new role as p…