N.Ireland
Country girl launches campaign for government to fund NI’s air ambulance
A friend of teenager Ellie McDonnell, who was rescued by Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance but sadly passed away a year...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
‘Don’t get caught out by bulls’ HSENI warns farmers
Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched its second Farm Safe Essential message, which urges farmers not to...
Rural Life
Man killed after being trampled to death by a herd of cattle
A man in North Yorkshire has died after being trampled by a herd of cattle while out on a walk...
Rural Life
Appeal for info following the theft of 4 Simmental cows during the night
Police in Devon launched an appeal for information following the theft of four Simmental cows from a barn in Paignton....
Rural Life
'Farmers must be protected by livestock worrying legislation'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland Vice President Charlie Adam highlighted the need for greater protection for those who are...
Rural Life
FUW to host virtual All Wales Mental Health Conference
Poor mental health and suicide in rural and farming communities is sadly an increasing problem and one that the Farmers’...
Rural Life
'Badger culling delivers reductions in bovine TB of up to 66%' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has written to The Times in relation to a column written by...
Agri Politics
BVA: Government must listen to Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government news last night (September 22) that a crucial clause that imposes...
Grass
2 farming competitions will go ahead virtually this winter
Two competitions in the winter farming calendar will go ahead, almost as normal this year, organisers have announced. The AgriScot...
N.Ireland
PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows
Winter agricultural shows across the UK have been put under doubt as Prime Minister Boris Johnson today warned a ban on conferences...
N.Ireland
PM’s indoors events ban a ‘real blow’ for winter agricultural shows
Winter agricultural shows across the UK have been put under doubt as Prime Minister Boris Johnson today warned a ban on conferences...
Rural Life
Survey results: 25% of people see contracting as a route into agriculture
For a quarter of respondents (25%) to a survey conducted by a rural insurance company, they said the reason for...
Agri-Business
'The UK government must arrive quickly at a decision' on seasonal workers - NFUS
As Scotland’s soft fruit season draws to a close and vegetable harvesting and packing gears up for the autumn, the...
Rural Life
13 thefts of GPS from tractors recorded over the weekend
Lincolnshire Police have reported that 13 incidents of GPS thefts from tractors were reported between September 17 and September 19...
Agri-Business
Appeal for info issued following overnight theft of Manitou
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of a Manitou telescopic handler that was taken...
Agri-Business
Appeal for info issued following overnight theft of Manitou
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of a Manitou telescopic handler that was taken...
Rural Life
TFA calls for farmers to 'take the initiative' for farm rent reviews
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is advising all tenant farmers to consider whether they should be pursuing a farm rent...
Rural Life
Police seize ‘large cultivation’ of cannabis plants from farm
Police have seized 100 cannabis plants after finding a large cultivation on a farm in Wales in recent days. Dyfed-Powys...
