Rural Life
Watch: Kaleb Cooper shares tips and advice with young Irish farmers
Farmer and entrepreneur Kaleb Cooper from the Prime Video series ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ was the special guest at the ‘Intro to...
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N.Ireland
Firefighters tackle large fire in ‘number of sheds’ in Down
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said a large fire in a “number of sheds” in Newtownards,...
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Analysis: March was second warmest on record in Europe
March 2026 was globally the fourth-warmest on record, at 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). C3S also...
N.Ireland
Warning issued as Storm Dave to bring ‘severe gusts’ over Easter weekend
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country over the Easter weekend. The warning is...
Rural Life
End of dairy era as Melbourne’s last dairy farm sells up
By Chris McCullough For the past 48 years, the Kelly family have proudly run their dairy farm near Melbourne in...
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Defra advances trail hunting ban as consultation opens to public
The Labour government has “delivered on a key manifesto commitment” as trail hunting is set to be banned in England...
Rural Life
Over 500 jobs at risk of redundancy at ABN feed mills - Unite
British trade union, Unite has warned that potential redundancies could take place at five ABN feed mills following the animal...
Forestry
Outbreak of sweet chestnut blight confirmed in Devon
Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon by the Forestry Commission as of today (March 26). In response to...
Sheep
34 pregnant sheep dead after dog attack in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police has appealed for information following a dog attack on sheep, which has left 34 pregnant ewes dead in...
Environment
Fly-tippers and vandals could be forced into 'clean up squads'
Fly-tippers and waste vandals could soon be forced to clean up streets and parks and pay the costs of clearing...
N.Ireland
Watch: UK firefighters tackle tractor fire after flames destroy crop fields
Firefighters in the UK were called to a farm after a tractor went up in flames and spread to nearby...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to secure fuel tanks in light of soaring oil prices
NFU Mutual has urged farmers and rural homeowners to check their fuel tank security measures, in case soaring oil prices...
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Somerset farmer named among Europe's Top 50 Farmers
Farmer and founder of Valley Fest, Luke Hasell, has been named one of Europe’s Top 50 Farmers, a pan-European programme...
N.Ireland
Oz cattle station cook creates recipe book to aid flood-stricken farmers
By Chris McCullough The cook at a massive cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched her own recipe book...
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'Police-style' powers given to EA officers to crack down on dumping
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that police-style powers given to Environment Agency officers will...
Rural Life
Service providers note increase in farmers seeking health hubs
According to the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN), farmers are increasingly accessing health hubs located at livestock markets and agricultural events. Providers...
N.Ireland
Police investigate stolen trailer in Co. Armagh
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information regarding the suspected theft of a trailer in Co....
N.Ireland
Year-long beard growing campaign raises £4k for Air Ambulance NI
Brian Duddy from D&M Farm Services in Eglinton, Co. Derry has raised almost £4,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland by...