N.Ireland
Parades Commission gives NI’s first post-Covid tractor run the green light
A group of enthusiasts in Co. Down have got together to pull off Northern Ireland’s first official tractor run post-lockdown. Taking...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
Parades Commission gives NI’s first post-Covid tractor runs the green light
Two group of enthusiasts have got together to pull off Northern Ireland’s first official tractor runs post-lockdown. Taking place this...
Rural Life
New breed secretary appointed at the British Limousin Cattle Society
The British Limousin Society has appointed former agri-business man Will Ketley as its new breed secretary. The society said Ketley’s...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru president delivers video message ahead of virtual Royal Welsh Show
Ahead of the virtual Royal Welsh Show next week, NFU Cymru president John Davies has produced a special video message...
N.Ireland
YFCU members elect new vice-presidents over Zoom
Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has elected its new presidential team to lead the organisation from 2020 to 2021....
N.Ireland
Appeal for assistance of public following theft of quads
An appeal for information has been made by authorities following the theft of quads in two separate incidents in recent...
Environment
Bison to be introduced to British woodland
Europe’s largest land mammal will be introduced to a British woodland in a bid to “restore its ecosystem”. The ‘Wilder...
Rural Life
Dumfries and Galloway's Highland Show host year extended into 2021
Dumfries and Galloway and its famous Belted Galloways will take centre stage at next year’s Royal Highland Show. Plans had...
N.Ireland
Man hospitalised following train collision with tractor in Ontario
A man was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a tractor and a train in...
N.Ireland
Pub installs electric fence to ensure social distancing at bar
The owner of a pub in the English county of Cornwall has taken hair-raising methods to ensure social distancing measures...
N.Ireland
Pub installs electric fence to ensure social distancing at bar
The owner of a pub in the English county of Cornwall has taken hair-raising methods to ensure social distancing measures...
Rural Life
Agriculture Bill amendment proposes end to rural digital blackspots
An amendment to end the urban-rural digital divide has been tabled as the Agriculture Bill starts its third day in Committee...
Rural Life
Over 900 schools and homes take part in first-ever Virtual Food and Farming Day
More than 900 schools and homes took part in the first-ever Virtual Food and Farming Day on Friday, July 3....
Rural Life
'Low supply and pent-up demand' sees farmland values rise 3% in 2020
Farmland values rose by an average of 3% in England during the first six months of 2020 because of historically...
Rural Life
Attractive, compact and ring-fenced farm up for grabs in Stirlingshire
Auchensalt Farm near Thornhill, Stirlingshire, Scotland, is now on the market through Galbraith. The property is an attractive, compact, ring-fenced...
Agri-Business
Vets band together to form world-first industry sustainability body
A group of UK vets have launched the world’s first organisation dedicated to supporting the uptake of sustainable practices in...
Agri-Business
Chancellor’s 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme offers hope of red meat sales boost
Farming and rural bodies say they are hopeful unprecedented measures announced this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to kickstart the...
N.Ireland
‘Clear evidence’ required for cutting hedges during closed period
Northern Irish farmers who wish to cut hedges during the closed period have been warned to ensure they have “clear...
