N.Ireland
Further investment is needed in Northern Ireland's rural fire and rescue services after a 73%...
Agri-Business
Nearly two thirds of small businesses in rural communities are fearful of the future of their business in the coming months.
No changes to the inheritance tax have been announced in the UK's Autumn budget, unveiled today (Wednesday, October 2026)
The cost of farm fires in Northern Ireland rose to an estimated £11.8 million in 2025, 73% higher than year-on-year.
Rural road safety campaigner and insurer NFU Mutual is urging all road users to take extra care for the next few months.
Grass
Farmers are being encouraged by NFU Mutual to plan ahead to ensure that this upcoming silage season is a safe one.
Rural Life
NFU has urged farmers and rural homeowners to check fuel tank security measures, in case that soaring oil prices lead to a surge in theft
NFU Mutual has reminded farmers to stay vigilant as the theft of power tools remains a "major issue" across the UK.
Livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in Northern Ireland during 2025, according to NFU Mutual.
NFU Mutual announced today it will be funding £4 million for local and national charities across the UK during 2026.
NFU Mutual is urging farmers in Northern Ireland to have their electrical systems checked this winter following a sharp rise in farm fires.
NFU Mutual has called for greater training measures to tackle "persistent danger" on rural roads, reporting 956 deaths on rural roads in 2024.
The cost of farm fires in Northern Ireland rose by 42% in 2024, with an £7.3m in fire damages being reported by farmers to NFU Mutual
Almost half of farms do not yet have succession plans in place, according to a recent survey by NFU Mutual.
Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team is urging farmers to be extra vigilant in regards to their quad after several recent thefts.
By Chris McCullough A Northern Ireland dairy farmer has received an apology from one of the...
Almost half of farmers say they plan to seek financial advice over the next six months as concerns...
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland fell by 9% in 2024 compared with 2023, according to figures released by NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to prioritise safety as first-cut silage gets underway across the UK and Ireland.
Beef
NFU Mutual is urging dog owners visiting the countryside this Easter to keep their pets on the lead...
More than two-thirds (67%) of rural retailers have suffered from crime in the last 12 months, new research from NFU Mutual revealed
Farm animals in Northern Ireland worth an estimated £218,000 were severely injured or killed in...
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society estimated the cost of rural crime in Scotland rose by 34.9% to £1.8 million in 2023.
