FARMERS from Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being offered advice on a range of issues from current industry legislation, diversification and funding.

For the first time, the Rural Advice Centre will be at the Three Counties Show in Malvern, which is organised by the Three Counties Agricultural Society.

"The Three Counties Show is traditionally a place to showcase top quality livestock, buy farming products and learn about the very latest industry innovations or agricultural legislation," said TCAS spokeswoman, Sharon Gilbert.

"Now, more that ever perhaps, farmers need advice on all manner of subjects. The aim is to provide useful practical advice which they can put into practice to help deal with some of the very real issues facing the farming community at present."

The Show takes place over three days at the town's Three Counties Show Ground, from Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19.