N.Ireland
Firefighters called in to rescue cow stuck in water-filled ditch
A team of firefighters had to be called in to rescue a “heavily pregnant cow” that got stuck in a...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
Firefighters called in to rescue cow stuck in water-filled ditch
A team of firefighters had to be called in to rescue a “heavily pregnant cow” that got stuck in a...
Agri-Business
Major European livestock show Sommet de l’Elevage cancelled
Major international livestock show, Sommet de l’Elevage (Livestock Summit), has been cancelled as French officials say they can no longer...
Rural Life
Guinness Storehouse apologises for incorrectly putting Kilmullen Farm on menu
The Guinness Storehouse has apologised for incorrectly having Kilmullen Farm on its menu, despite the farm never selling product to...
Agri-Business
How much would a TB breakdown cost your farm?
A UK government report published this week has sought to put a value on how much a bovine TB breakdown...
Agri-Business
Tenants urged to get in the driving seat for autumn farm rent reviews
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is urging farm tenants to take the initiative on farm rent reviews this autumn. With...
Rural Life
Consumers urged to buy Welsh lamb to support family farms
PGI Welsh Lamb is a family affair that must be protected, is the Farmers’ Union of Wales’ has said ahead...
Dairy
Dairy Show to proceed in time for 40th anniversary celebrations
This year, the Dairy Show – which is taking place live in October – will be celebrating its 40th anniversary....
Agri-Business
75 workers test positive for Covid-19 at Banham Poultry
A total of 75 workers at a poultry plant in Norfolk have now tested positive for Covid-19 as part of...
Agri-Business
Meat plant outbreak blamed as NI infection rate surpasses UK and Ireland
A cluster at a meat plant in Co. Antrim and an increase in testing have been blamed for making Northern...
Rural Life
Scotland to launch world’s first rural youth 'smart village'
Plans are underway to establish a pioneering youth-centric ‘smart village’ which will encourage young people to build vibrant, creative, and...
N.Ireland
Rural youth organisations to appoint new ‘Covid officers’ in every club
There will be no passing a mandarin from mouth to mouth at new members’ nights this year as the island’s...
N.Ireland
Rural youth organisations to appoint new ‘Covid officers’ in every club
There will be no passing a mandarin from mouth to mouth at new members’ nights this year as the island’s...
Rural Life
Quad bike thieves foiled after stolen vehicle found in fog
A stolen quad bike will be returned to its rightful owner after police tracked it down before it could be...
Rural Life
RSPCA poll reveals 75% want ban on lower welfare standard imports
The UK’s biggest animal charity, the RSPCA, has launched petition pressing the government to keep its manifesto commitment as it...
Agri-Business
Farmers to take over town centre store in bid to reverse retail demise
This Saturday (August 29), a group of farmers will take over a former BHS store in Banbury to open a...
Rural Life
3 outstanding finalists selected for Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award
The finalists for the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award which recognises the achievements of women in the...
Rural Life
2020 Love Lamb Week to highlight lamb's sustainable qualities
Love Lamb Week is set to kick off its sixth-year next month, with industry support greater than ever. The week-long...
