N.Ireland
Fire breaks out at egg factory in Fermanagh
Firefighters were called in to tackle a large blaze at an egg factory in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh this morning (Wednesday, October...
Rural Life
Rural Life
NFU reinforces advice for farmers on working safely at height
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is working with the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) and farmers and growers across the country...
N.Ireland
HSENI launches its third Farm Safe Essential message ‘Give Slurry Space’
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched its third Farm Safe Essential message, ‘Give Slurry Space’,...
Rural Life
HSENI launches its third Farm Safe Essential message ‘Give Slurry Space’
The Health and Safety Executive of Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched its third Farm Safe Essential message, ‘Give Slurry Space’,...
Rural Life
Speeding driver claims he was rushing to help cow give birth
A restricted driver who admitted doing almost twice his permitted speed, claimed he was in a rush to assist with...
Rural Life
2020 Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprentice Awards launched
The Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society (NNAS) has launched its fourth Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Awards in a bid to...
Rural Life
Virtual Farm Walk on animal health and welfare to take place
A virtual farm walk on animal health and welfare, taking place on Monday, October 5, at 8.00pm, is expected to...
Rural Life
NFU urges members to partake in beaver survey
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) is urging its members to participate in what is expected to be the most...
Rural Life
BVA urges animal owners to take firework precautions now
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to...
Rural Life
GWCT launches key principles for gamebird management
With the pheasant season starting on October 1, leading conservation charity the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has launched...
Dairy
RUAS makes decision on 2020 Winter Fair plans
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), which organises the North’s annual flagship dairy show, has made a decision on whether...
N.Ireland
Poots launches £550,000 scheme to boost rural tourism
Northern Ireland Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has launched a £550,000 scheme to boost tourism in rural areas....
N.Ireland
Poots launches £550,000 scheme to boost rural tourism
Northern Ireland Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has launched a £550,000 scheme to boost tourism in rural areas....
Rural Life
2t of rotting meat dumped in the countryside by fly-tippers
Police in Dorset have launched an investigation after bags of rotting meat were found dumped on land in the villages...
N.Ireland
Warning issued after collision involving tractor and car with drunk driver
A warning has been issued to never drink and drive after a collision between a tractor and a car –...
N.Ireland
Warning issued after collision involving tractor and car with drunk driver
A warning has been issued to never drink and drive after a collision between a tractor and a car –...
Rural Life
2021 Suffolk Agricultural show cancelled due to Covid-19
The 2021 Suffolk Agricultural show has been cancelled due to increasing uncertainty of the viability of the show due to...
Agri-Business
Food prices becoming ever more important due to Covid-19 effects on employment
Prices are on the rise as a key purchase driver as new research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
