Rural Life
Agricultural university students launch their own rose wine
Students at the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) have launched a new rosé version of their award-winning Cotswold Hills wine. RAU’s...
Rural Life
Agri-Business
NI Minister of Agriculture to review pause on routine inspections
Routine departmental farm inspections could soon resume in Northern Ireland, as Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots outlines steps to review...
Agri-Business
NI Minister of Agriculture to review pause on routine inspections
Routine departmental farm inspections could soon resume in Northern Ireland, as the Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots outlines steps to...
Agri-Business
Plans unveiled for £3.8 million National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise
Plans have been unveiled to establish a new national centre to support enterprise, resilience and innovation among rural firms across...
N.Ireland
UFU proposes drive-in AGM and presidential election
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is proposing to hold a drive-in annual general meeting so that it can elect its...
Arable
Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner
A “major, new narrative” on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely supported by the science community – but...
Rural Life
Webinar to share tips on making health and safety work for the farm
British dairy farmers are being encouraged to tune into a practical 30-minute health and safety webinar after data reveals their...
Rural Life
Calls for zero-tolerance approach for TikTok ‘pranks’
Recent videos to emerge on social media platforms such as TikTok have prompted an angry and concerned response from industry...
Rural Life
Consumers encouraged to fire up the barbie for National BBQ Week
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is celebrating National Barbecue Week this week (May 25-31) by encouraging Scots to fire up their...
Agri-Business
Hands Free Farm completes first major operation despite Covid delays
The Hands Free Farm (HFF) team has successfully drilled a cover crop as the first major operation for the project....
Rural Life
Goats 'as good as dogs' at following directions from humans
Research led by UK researchers has found that goats can understand human cues, such as pointing, similarly to dogs and...
N.Ireland
Police pull tractor driver for motorway mishap on M1
A tractor driver was pulled in by police officers when travelling on the M1 motorway last week, resulting in a...
Agri-Business
Scots farmers and crofters say 'thanks' for choosing local produce
Farmers and crofters are saying ‘thank you’ to consumers across the nation for continuing to choose Scottish food and drink....
Rural Life
14% of UK public eating more meat during lockdown... but price remains king
Consumers are buying and eating more meat and dairy as they cook more home meals during the Covid-19 pandemic, according...
N.Ireland
Man killed in farm accident in Antrim
Enquiries are being made by authorities following the death of a man in a farm accident in Co. Antrim earlier...
N.Ireland
Man killed in farm accident in Antrim
Enquiries are being made by authorities following the death of a man in a farm accident in Co. Antrim earlier...
Rural Life
Harper Adams team wins the Institute of Agricultural Management Farmplanner contest
A team of Harper Adams University final-year students have won the annual Institute of Agricultural Management Farmplanner contest. The competition,...
Agri-Business
'Farming Fortnight' to take place next week - here's how to be part of it
An initiative, aimed at shining a light on farming and food production is set to return next month. Created by LEAF...
