N.Ireland
Rural mental health charity records three-fold increase in calls through Covid
Mental health charity Rural Support said it had recorded a three-fold increase in calls through the Covid-19 pandemic as Northern Ireland farmers face...
Rural Life
Rural Life
‘Substantial amount of property’ stolen in raid on alpaca farm
Investigations have begun following the theft of a “substantial amount of property” during a raid on an alpaca farm in...
Rural Life
‘This is private land’: Farmer confronts 4X4 over trespassing
The frustration of dealing with trespassers on private land was voiced recently by well-known Welsh farmer and media personality, Gareth...
Agri-Business
IFAJ elects first female president in first digital congress
An organisation representing agricultural journalists in more than 50 countries has elected its first female president. The International Federation of...
N.Ireland
Livestock trailer carrying 12 cows overturns at roundabout
A tractor drawing a trailer with 12 cows in it overturned at a roundabout in England earlier today, Tuesday, July...
Rural Life
Police launch image appeal following Dorset farm equipment theft
Officers investigating the theft of farming equipment in West Dorset are appealing for witnesses to come forward and issuing images...
N.Ireland
2 hospitalised from ‘taking animal medication’ after vet surgery break-in
Two men who were arrested following the theft of animal medication from a veterinary surgery in England have been released...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
N.Ireland
‘I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture’
“I want to continue raising the voices of women in agriculture.” That’s the perspective of 28-year-old Ruth Parkes from Armagh...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday cancelled for 2020
Organisers have decided to call time on the 2020 LEAF Open Farm Sunday event after striving to make the event...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru to run webinar programme at virtual Royal Welsh Show
With the Royal Welsh Show is going online in light of coronavirus restrictions, NFU Cymru has decided to take its...
N.Ireland
AgriLand journalist honoured in international awards
AgriLand journalist Rachel Martin has been honoured at an international award ceremony which recognises world-class agricultural reporting. Rachel was named...
N.Ireland
Appeal for info following theft of machinery from yard
An appeal for information has been made by members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following the theft...
N.Ireland
Guest speakers unveiled for UFU ‘drive-in’ AGM
Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots and DAERA Committee chairman Declan McAleer have been confirmed as guest speakers for...
Dairy
Holstein UK elects new president and trustees
Members of Holstein UK have elected a Shropshire dairy farmer as their new president. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place...
Rural Life
European livestock show gets green light from organisers
A well-known European livestock show – the Sommet de l’Elevage – is set to take place as per usual this autumn...
Rural Life
FUW members re-elect presidential team at virtual council meeting
Members of the Farmers’ Union of Wales have re-elected their presidential team at a special virtual meeting of the union’s council....
