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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN)

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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) is Europe's first interdisciplinary think tank focusing on rural economic growth. fe-rn.org #ruralfuture

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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🎙️ New Episode: The Ferncast This week we sat down with Andrew Muir MLA, Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, for a wide-ranging conversation on rural communities across Northern Ireland. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6J2B...
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
🎙️ NEW POD: What does sustainable agriculture look like in Northern Ireland? DAERA Minister @AndrewMuir MLA joins us to talk farming, biodiversity and rural communities. #NorthernIreland #RuralCommunities New episode out now 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/6J2BDNzexlj7HjEMwi8IoI
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
I assisted in working on FERN’s response to the Treasury’s property tax reform under James Nute. Rural Britain already pays more in council tax, earns less, and owns lower-valued homes — a deep unfairness since 1991. Any reform has to put that right. fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/f...
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FERN Response: Property Tax Reform and Rural Britain - Future Economic Rural Network
The Future Economic Rural Network's Position on the Treasury's Proposed Property Tax Changes
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Hello all, I am doing a joint uni project on whether tiny cars work in rural areas. I would appreciate it if you could fill out the questionnaire! Shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you can give your views! Questionnaire here: forms.gle/AoUZ9E6dhgom...
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🌱🏡 Rural Britain is being short-changed. On average, rural households pay £105 more in council tax per head than urban ones, despite earning 15% less & living in homes valued 42% lower. 🔗https://fe-rn.org/2025/08/20/fern-response-property-tax-reform-and-rural-britain/
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🚗 Thinking about rural mobility: could tiny electric cars like the Citroën Ami help older people stay connected in places with little or no public transport? We’re running a short survey and would love your thoughts 👉 forms.gle/TKyK7dARbk4h... #RuralMobility docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Survey with consent form - Utilising new forms of rural micro-mobility to address the mobility needs of older people
Simon Pemberton of Keele University and Daniel Rad of the Future Rural Economic Network (FERN) are undertaking a project exploring how older people – and particularly those living in more rural areas ...
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Is rural Britain being left out of the immigration debate? Our director @danrad.bsky.social argues it’s time for clear, measurable migration targets—because communities need more than rhetoric. Read the full piece fe-rn.org/2025/05/11/n... #MigrationMatters #FERN
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Numbers Count: Why Immigration Targets Matter for Rural Britain - Future Economic Rural Network
Rural Britain deserves clarity on immigration. Daniel Rad of the Future Economic Rural Network argues that measurable targets are essential for trust, planning, and fairness in the national debate.
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
🏘️ Community-led housing is revitalising rural town centres in Northumberland, boosting local economies and offering sustainable, affordable homes. Read how local initiatives are shaping vibrant communities. #RuralRegeneration #Northumberland #CommunityHousing fe-rn.org/2025/03/06/c...
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Community-Led Housing Revitalises Northumberland's Town Centres - Future Economic Rural Network
Discover how community-led housing schemes revitalise Northumberland’s rural town centres, providing sustainable, affordable housing.
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
🎙️ Exciting New FERNcast Episode! In Episode 34, we’re joined by James Wright from The Conservative Party for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities in rural housing. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2ewe...
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
🎙️ Great interview with Martin Lines today! 🚜 From DEFRA's payment delays 💷 to nature recovery work 🌱 and the inheritance tax maze 📋 - this is farming reality in 2024! soundcloud.com/ferncast/e33... #BritishFarming 🇬🇧 #Budget2024
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
🎙️ Just released: My latest podcast with the incredible @joannecoates.bsky.social. We dive deep into her powerful photography that unveils the stark realities of rural inequality Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5WYE... #RuralStories #ArtThatMatters #Rural #England #Poverty #Farming
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
The Starmer admin's recent amendments to inheritance tax policies, unveiled in the 2024 Budget, have sparked concern across the farming community. However, inheritance tax is not the only pressing issue, my latest on FERN #UKfarming #Farming #Britain. fe-rn.org/2024/11/20/u...
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UK Farms Face an Uncertain Future Despite Inheritance Tax Relief Adjustments - Future Economic Rural Network
UK farms face obstacles to future despite new inheritance tax complication as many struggle to pass on assets.
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A few months back, I had the great opportunity to chat with @philsturgeon.bsky.social on #Ferncast about his work in tree planting with Protect Earth. Take a listen soundcloud.com/ferncast/phi...
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E22 Phil Sturgeon - Protect Earth
In this episode, we'll delve into how Phil is bridging the world of technology with environmental activism, his adventures on the saddle fundraising for Protect.earth, and how his initiative is seedin
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Daniel Rad @danrad.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
This week we worked with an international team to propose a new rural and ecological tourism centre in #Canada. Exciting times ahead!
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Future Economic Rural Network (FERN) @fern-global.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
We're here! #FERN #Farming #Rural #UK #Europe
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