N.Ireland
14-year-old writes ‘letter of apology’ after crashing stolen JCB into tractor
A 14-year-old boy wrote a “letter of apology” following an incident in which a stolen JCB was crashed into a...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
14-year-old writes ‘letter of apology’ after crashing stolen JCB into tractor
A 14-year-old boy wrote a “letter of apology” following an incident in which a stolen JCB was crashed into a...
Rural Life
Kerry farmer killed in tragic Christmas Eve farm accident
A 77-year-old farmer from Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, was tragically killed following an accident on his farm on Christmas Eve, December...
Rural Life
5.5 million hectares of land burnt to date in Australian wildfires
It has been reported that a total of approximately 5.5 million hectares (13.5 million acres) of land has been burnt to...
Rural Life
Letters to the editor: Make your voice heard
Are you interested in all things agri-related? Are you committed to the most accurate and up-to-date news? Do you have...
N.Ireland
2019: The year that was for Northern Ireland farming
2019 hasn’t been particularly kind to our farmers in the North, with many ending the year feeling no better off, if...
Agri-Business
‘Black Farmer’ and mash boss named in New Year’s Honours
The ‘Black Farmer’, a vet who helped Scotland achieve TB-free status, and a prominent Northern Ireland agri-businesswoman are among those...
N.Ireland
Extreme tractor run chartered for charity to Mayo…from London
Preparations are well underway for a tractor run with an “extreme” twist – which will travel from the UK capital...
Rural Life
2,000ac for sale includes a mix of in-bye pasture, hill ground and woodlands
Galbraith is bringing to the market an extensive area of hill ground in an elevated and spectacular setting between Oban...
Rural Life
Savills: Non-domestic players set to boost UK volumes but ‘Brelief Bounce’ unlikely
Some non-domestic institutional investors are likely to now re-enter the UK market cautiously now that the General Election has passed,...
Rural Life
How upland farms have seen benefits from small areas of woodland
Many farmers see a tension when it comes to trees versus sheep, but land agents Galbraith reports that well-designed woodlands...
Agri-Business
Job seekers: Check out the latest roles in the agri sector…
A number of interesting and challenging jobs are available in the agriculture sector at the moment, across a range of...
Rural Life
Savills farmland forecast 2020 – local factors to dominate
Following the weight of the election result on Thursday, December 12, Savills farmland forecast is delivered with greater confidence, although...
Rural Life
Video: Jovial Jerseys in jumpers the star attractions in festive footage
The unusual sight of four Jersey cows kitted out in matching Christmas jumpers with their farmer owner is the centre-piece...
Rural Life
Grouse shooting report will mean 'seismic' changes for Scotland moors
Rural organisations have warned that recommendations made by a Government-commissioned review of grouse moor management will cause a “seismic” change...
N.Ireland
Rory Best: I only dreamed of being a farmer who played a bit of rugby for Banbridge
Irish rugby legend Rory Best’s career has seen him fend off the All Blacks, Australia and South Africa, but growing...
Agri-Business
Rory Best: I only dreamed of being a farmer who played a bit of rugby for Banbridge
Irish rugby legend Rory Best’s career has seen him fend off the All Blacks, Australia and South Africa, but growing...
Rural Life
UFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they...
