Rural Life
Pair sentenced for theft of £30,000 of livestock in North East Scotland
Two men have been found guilty of the theft of nearly £30,000 of livestock in the north-east of Scotland. Lloyd Fowlie...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Storm Ciara: Amber and yellow warnings in force across the UK
The Met Office has issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara...
Rural Life
Government announces support for Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in Parliament
Those who mistreat animals could face up to five years in prison under a new law backed by the UK...
Rural Life
Farmers most likely to turn to vets for mental health support
New research has shown that out of all the rural professionals they work with, UK farmers are most likely to...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers hold ‘encouraging’ first meeting with new minister
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have held an “encouraging” first meeting with the newly appointed agriculture minister in...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers hold ‘encouraging’ first meeting with new minister
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have held an “encouraging” first meeting with the newly appointed agriculture minister in...
Rural Life
DNA evidence used to prove farmer stole neighbour’s cow
DNA evidence has been used for the first time in Britain to prove that a farmer in Wales stole his...
Rural Life
New Scottish Women in Agriculture group established
Following on from the recent publication of the Scottish Government’s Women in Agriculture Task Force report, the industry group Women...
Rural Life
NFU pack encourages 97% of teachers to link farming to science curriculum
More than nine out of 10 teachers who used new education resources prepared by the National Farmers’ Union think food...
N.Ireland
25 pigs rescued from slurry pit following collapse of slatted floor
A total of 25 pigs have been rescued following an incident that occurred on a farm in Co. Antrim, yesterday,...
N.Ireland
Colour combo crime: Car pulled on green diesel…and kerosene
A car stopped at a recent checkpoint was found to be running on a mix of kerosene and green agricultural...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
Rural Life
Scottish bovine DNA study offers clues to a longer life
Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College...
Rural Life
‘Dream big’: Wildlife park on 131ac with ‘year-round trade’ for sale…in Scotland
Unique to the market and currently for sale through Galbraith is Auchingarrich Wildlife Park, an established wildlife park nestled in...
N.Ireland
Farmer buys Landini tractor…for his 88th birthday
A farmer bought a new Landini 6-136H tractor – a present to himself for his 88th birthday last week in...
N.Ireland
Farmer buys Landini tractor…for his 88th birthday
A farmer bought a new Landini 6-136H tractor – a present to himself for his 88th birthday last week in...
Rural Life
Operation Galileo: 5 arrested for affray and damaging crops
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of serious offences, after a report of suspected poaching activity near Selby. At...
Agri-Business
NFU confirms plans to lead ‘mass rally’ over UK food standards
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London in March to join the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)...
