Environment
Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall
The National Drought Group (NDG) has warned that the current drought, which is affecting many areas in the UK, is...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA
The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts from farms,...
N.Ireland
The Tipperary farm at the centre of the Kingfishr story
A dairy farm in the Irish music stronghold of north Co. Tipperary, on the border with Limerick, is at the...
N.Ireland
Watch: How UK farmers are fighting fires with rainwater tanks
A community rallying together in rural England to help put out a fire on a neighbour’s farm has sparked innovation...
Rural Life
Scottish Organic Producers Association appoints new chair
Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) has appointed Jean McLean as its new chairperson, following five years working as a director...
Rural Life
Farmers second-most respected profession in UK - NFU survey
The British public has shown their support for farmers and growers, voting them as the second most respected profession in...
N.Ireland
PSNI unveils new campaign to tackle ‘rural crime’
A new campaign focusing on rural crime, which is led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and various...
Machinery
Ukrainian farmers’ break from war on UK machinery research trip
By Chris McCullough A group of Ukrainian farmers, who farm over one million hectares between them, have visited one of...
Rural Life
‘The Abbey Cowgirl’ pursuing her dream as she heads for vet studies in Poland
A young farmer from Co. Galway is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a vet – embarking on her studies...
Rural Life
Survey: Fewer than 1 in 14 people think pet grief is taken seriously
A survey undertaken by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) on pet grief has shown...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court for a water pollution offence committed last year....
N.Ireland
PSNI advise farmers on how to protect quads after spree of thefts
The Fermanagh and Omagh division of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are warning that there has been a...
Rural Life
Vineyards can act as firebreaks as wildfire risks increase across Europe
As wildfire risks increase across Europe, well-managed vineyards can be useful in slowing or even stopping fires. This is particularly...
Rural Life
Have you seen ‘jimson weed’ on your farm?
Have you seen jimson weed on your farm – and do you know what it is? A plant with many...
Agri-Business
Poll: 80% of farmers 'worry for survival' due to UK inheritance tax changes
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has found that 80% of farmers ‘worry for survival’ as a result of...
Agri-Business
Fresh appeal launched for information following tractor collision on A1
A fresh appeal has been launched by Lincolnshire police force to identify the driver of a tractor who was involved...
Rural Life
Police warn of a spike in rural crime as game season opens
Ahead of the opening of game season next week, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has warned of a spike...
Rural Life
Six dead in US after Colorado farm incident
The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District in the US has confirmed that six people are dead following a dairy accident....
