N.Ireland
Search on for tractor driver following ‘hit-and-run’ incident
Efforts are currently underway to trace a tractor driver following a ‘hit-and-run’ accident in which a woman and a toddler...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Bright young things of ag science battle it out at the 2020 Big Agri-Food Debate
Some of the brightest young brains in Irish agricultural colleges are battling it out to debate some of the industry’s...
N.Ireland
Research shows pine martens help conserve red squirrels
A new research study – led by Queen’s University, Belfast – has highlighted “the crucial role” that recovering native predators...
N.Ireland
Research shows pine martens help conserve red squirrels
A new research study – led by Queen’s University, Belfast – has highlighted “the crucial role” that recovering native predators...
Rural Life
Dublin tractor protesters fined and given penalty points
Several protesters involved in last month’s tractor demonstration in Dublin city have been issued with fines and penalty points for...
Rural Life
‘World record price smashed’ as sheep dog sells for over €22,500
Claims have been made that the word record price for a sheep dog at an official sale have been broken...
Agri-Business
World potato congress coming to Ireland in 2021
The World Potato Congress will be hosted by the Irish Potato Federation next year – from May 31 to June...
Agri-Business
World potato congress coming to Ireland in 2021
The World Potato Congress will be hosted by the Irish Potato Federation next year – from May 31 to June...
N.Ireland
Video: A 70ac farm, outbuildings and 17th century house…for sale in Co. Antrim
Hunter Campbell – The Rental Partnership has on the market Tildarg House, which includes a 70ac farm, alongside a 17th...
N.Ireland
Woodland Trust helps tree restoration on farmland near Kilkeel
30 tree cages are being installed in Kilkeel as part of a woodland restoration project in the area. Michael Topping...
N.Ireland
‘Full house’ of defects for ‘fully loaded car and horsebox’
A “fully loaded” car and horsebox trailer notched up a “full house” of roadworthiness defects – being summed up as...
Rural Life
2021 Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust applications now open
Applications have opened for one of the UK’s most prestigious agricultural scholarship programmes. Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) is pleased...
Rural Life
Operation Stock: Charged pair change pleas to guilty
Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal in relation to the slaughter and illegal butchery of sheep and...
Rural Life
Storm Dennis: Continued vigilance advised as elevated flood risk continues
The Environment Agency is urging the public to check the latest safety advice as impacts continue following Storm Dennis. Secretary...
Rural Life
NSA launches 2020 dog worrying survey
The National Sheep Association has launched its 2020 dog worrying survey to gather data and inform its dog worrying campaign....
Rural Life
Belfast to host Great Agri-Food Debate for first time
Students studying in both the agriculture and food fields at six different third-level colleges from across the island of Ireland will...
Sheep
Long-term opportunity to manage 1,200 sheep...in Northumberland
A rare, new opportunity has opened to manage 1,200 commercial Texel/Beltex ewes on the Matfen Estate in Northumberland, England. The...
Rural Life
UK young shepherds head to European finals
Seven young shepherds from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will travel to the European ‘Ovinpiades’ Young Shepherd Competition in...
