N.Ireland
Vegan protesters take pig from Northern Ireland farm
Animal rights protesters have claimed to have taken a pig from a Northern Ireland farm this morning (Tuesday, January 14)....
Rural Life
Sheep
Rustling advice issued after 200 sheep stolen in Wiltshire over just 3 months
Farmers in the south-west have been advised to protect their flocks after almost 200 sheep were reported stolen in Wiltshire...
Agri-Business
British Veterinary Association appoints new board chairman
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to announce Steve Anderson Dixon as its new board chairman. Anderson Dixon, who...
Rural Life
How to Steal Pigs: Mitsubishi distances itself from controversial documentary
4X4 manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors has distanced itself from a controversial Channel 4 documentary set to air this week titled ‘How to Steal...
Rural Life
NFUS presses politicians for solutions to biofuel suitability
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is calling for politicians to provide solutions to issues related to the reliability...
Rural Life
Yuletide ewe: ‘Hardy’ sextuplet lambs born on Irish midlands farm
A farming family in the midlands had a pleasant post-Christmas novelty last month with the arrival of six hale and...
N.Ireland
Driver caught ‘red handed’ pumping agri diesel at forecourt
The driver of a saloon car at one filling station in the “Red Hand County” of Tyrone was caught “red...
N.Ireland
Driver caught ‘red handed’ pumping agri diesel at forecourt
The driver of a saloon car at one filling station in the “Red Hand County” of Tyrone was caught “red...
Rural Life
NI man arrested in ATM theft investigation
A man with an address in Northern Ireland has been arrested south of the border in Co. Monaghan as part...
N.Ireland
Bovine brigade: Herd of heifers ‘invades’ area of rural RAF base
Neighbours of an airbase of the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) got more than they bargained for this morning when...
N.Ireland
Wilts Police appeals for info following 3 separate sheep thefts
An appeal for information has been made following three separate incidents of sheep thefts in the English county of Wiltshire...
Rural Life
Sheep dog saves flock from wildfire blazes in Australia
A dog rounded up her flock of sheep with her owner and brought them to the “safest paddock on the...
Agri-Business
New year, new career: Check out the latest agri jobs on offer
Following the dawning of a new year this week, now might be the perfect opportunity for people to consider a...
Agri-Business
New year, new career: Check out the latest agri jobs on offer
Following the dawning of a new year this week, now might be the perfect opportunity for people to consider a...
Rural Life
Standing on her shoulders: BVA celebrates centenary of women in veterinary
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is celebrating the 100 years since a ground-breaking change to the law allowed women to enter...
N.Ireland
Hit farming series ‘Rare Breed’ returns to screens for 8th series
The hugely successful ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ is set to return to screens on Thursday (January 9) with...
N.Ireland
Hit farming series ‘Rare Breed’ returns to screens for 8th series
The hugely successful ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ is set to return to screens on Thursday (January 9) with...
Rural Life
Agricultural haulage company fined after driver falls from trailer
A Highland agricultural haulage firm has been fined £8,000 after a driver fell from a trailer sustaining severe injuries. Perth Sheriff...
