Rural Life
‘Tens of thousands’ worth of equipment stolen from Leitrim farmyard
“Tens of thousands” of euro worth of equipment have been stolen from a farmyard in Co. Leitrim, including a van,...
Rural Life
Arable
12,000t of straw bales erupt into flames at former RAF base
Firefighters attended a large fire involving a large store of straw bales at Wigsley Old Airfield, a former Royal Airforce...
Rural Life
Farmers going to vets for personal health issues - study
Some farmers would rather go to a vet than a GP for medical advice, a recent study has found. The...
Rural Life
Report: Global ag and fish production to grow 14% by 2034
Emerging economies are expected to drive growth in animal-source food consumption and production over the coming decade, a report released...
Rural Life
We want to hear from you – UCD/Agriland survey on media
Agriland Media Group is participating in a research study with University College Dublin (UCD) to analyse media consumption habits in...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to take extra care during silage season
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farmers and contractors to take extra care when carrying...
Rural Life
Gloucestershire's 'Funky Farmer' warns of fire risks after losing three fields
A South Gloucestershire dairy farmer is highlighting the potential fire risks accompanying the dry weather conditions across the UK after...
Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
Rural Life
Bill giving more powers to clamp down on dog attacks progresses
A Bill which will give police greater powers to clamp down on dog attacks on farmed animals has passed in...
Rural Life
Sky’s the limit for a West Bank land and farming co-op
The skies above the West Bank will be filled with colourful kites and the sounds of children laughing for at...
Machinery
Teenager named the UK's youngest qualified digger driver
Finlay Gallagher has become the UK’s youngest qualified digger operator at the age of 13. JCB said Gallagher passed the...
N.Ireland
NI couple take on ‘Hearty Hike’ for Children’s Heartbeat Trust
William and Alana McIlrath are gearing up for their ‘Hearty Hike’ this September in aid of Children’s Heartbeat Trust. The...
Rural Life
Shropshire farmer banned from keeping animals for 5 years
A Whixhall farmer has been banned from keeping animals for five years – with immediate effect – following a prosecution...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm annual tractor run set to raise funds for Cancer Focus NI
Dale Farm is gearing up to host its annual tractor and truck run in Co. Antrim in aid of its...
Rural Life
Glass bottles pose wildfire risk amid UK heatwave
With heatwave warnings in place, it is expected the UK could reach temperatures of 33°C this weekend and glass waste company,...
N.Ireland
Prioritising farmers’ health in Northern Ireland
According to the Public Health Agency (PHA), the farming community is particularly susceptible to poor health and well-being, partly driven...
Rural Life
Biodiversity project to turn back clock on 330ac of historic farmland
South Downs National Park will see 330ac of its land restored to their natural condition of centuries ago as part...
Rural Life
Nominations open for 2025 veterinary wellbeing awards
The 2025 British Veterinary Association (BVA) Wellbeing Awards, which celebrates workplaces that prioritise the wellbeing of employees, are now open...
