N.Ireland
CAFRE campuses to reopen in September
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to resume face-to-face teaching in September. DAERA Minister, Edwin...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
Appeal for info following theft of ‘significant amount of farming equipment’
An appeal for information has been made by members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following the theft...
N.Ireland
Appeal for info following theft of ‘significant amount of farming equipment’
An appeal for information has been made by members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following the theft...
Rural Life
Over 1,000 employees in German meat plant test positive for Covid-19
Germany’s Covid-19 transmission rate has risen sharply following outbreaks in meat processing plants among other areas, according to health authorities...
Rural Life
Young Farmers to go head-to-head at 'virtual Highland'
Four members of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) are hoping to impress viewers with their culinary talent...
Rural Life
Competition to put public’s Highland Show knowledge to the test
The public’s Royal Highland Show knowledge is set to be put to the test this Friday in a family-friendly virtual...
Agri-Business
Leicestershire firm completes elderflower harvest in just 2 weeks
Leicestershire family-ran cordial producer Belvoir Fruit Farms has announced it has already surpassed its target of fresh elderflowers just two...
Agri-Business
6 general licences re-issued temporarily for the control of wild birds
Six general licences have been reissued on a temporary basis ahead of plans to bring new licences into force on...
Agri-Business
1 million people sign UK food standards petition
More than one million people put their name to a petition pledging support for British farming and food production. More...
Agri-Business
Dairy campaign reaches 33 million people during lockdown
The ‘Milk Your Moments’ dairy promotional campaign was seen by 29.5 million people in the national press and 33 million...
Agri-Business
Veterinary courses granted ability to apply for extra student places
Industry lobbying has seen veterinary medicine added to a list of subjects that can apply for additional student places if...
Rural Life
Van, trailer and mini digger stolen from Gloucestershire farm
Police in Gloucestershire are appealing for witnesses after a transit van, trailer and mini digger were stolen from a farm...
Rural Life
Nominations open for Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award 2020
A prestigious industry award is seeking female powerhouses of the dairy industry. The Dairy Industry Women of the Year Award...
Rural Life
9 cows dead following lightning strike in Clare
A number of cows were killed following a lightning strike in Co. Clare yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 15. The incident...
N.Ireland
2020 Open Farm Weekend to take place virtually
Organisers have announced plans to take this year’s Open Farm Weekend event online after the 2020 event was postponed due to...
N.Ireland
2020 Open Farm Weekend to take place virtually
Organisers have announced plans to take this year’s Open Farm Weekend event online after the 2020 event was postponed due to...
Agri-Business
RCVS to weigh up changes to its disciplinary system
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has decided to weigh up changes to the disciplinary system aimed at...
Rural Life
Agricultural colleges to continue online teaching into new academic year
Several agricultural colleges across the UK have announced plans to continue online teaching into the new 2020-2021 academic year. Practical...
