Agri-Business
AHDB publishes guidelines for water supply interruption
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has compiled a new set of guidelines advising farmers what to do if...
Rural Life
Sheep
211 sheep stolen from Dorchester farm
Officers investigating the theft of more than 200 sheep from farmland near Dorchester are appealing for witnesses and those with...
Agri-Business
HSE warns farmers of livestock risks as inspection regime starts
Farmers are being told they must pay closer attention to health and safety ahead of upcoming inspections. The Health and...
Sheep
Do you hold the Golden Fleece?
Ulster Wool has launched the 2019 Golden Fleece Competition, designed to showcase the exceptional quality of wool. Managed by Ulster...
Rural Life
Mother and son sentenced following nightmare scenes at Ceredigion farm
A mother and son convicted with serious neglect of 84 cattle in Ceredigion, Wales have been fined and banned from keeping...
N.Ireland
ATM taken using stolen tractor and digger recovered
An ATM machine which was stolen in the early hours of yesterday morning, Tuesday, April 16, has been recovered by police....
N.Ireland
ATM taken using stolen tractor and digger recovered
An ATM machine which was stolen in the early hours of yesterday morning, Tuesday, April 16, has been recovered by police....
Sheep
Welsh MP to put forward bill on dog attacks following campaign
A Welsh MP has committed to putting forward a private members bill in the House of Commons that would hold...
N.Ireland
Investigations launched into spate of tractor and van thefts
Police are investigating the thefts of a number of vehicles overnight last night, Monday, April 15, from Co. Armagh, the...
Rural Life
RCVS marks 175th anniversary with new initiatives
Yesterday, Monday, April 15, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) marked the 175th anniversary of its first meeting, announcing...
N.Ireland
Farmers warned to secure machinery following ATM thefts
Farmers close to the Northern Irish border have been warned by Gardaà to be vigilant and secure their heavy machinery...
Rural Life
Tenancy consultations to be held for England and Wales
Two concurrent consultation processes will be launched tomorrow in England and Wales on the issue of agricultural tenancy, on foot...
Rural Life
SPARC launches three-year rural crime strategy
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has launched a new three-year ‘strategy’ to tackle this type of crime, and...
Rural Life
Rescue mission enters 3rd day for 60 sheep trapped on sea cliff
A rescue operation to save 60 sheep trapped on a sea cliff has entered a third day in Pembrokeshire, Wales....
Rural Life
FUW: 5G coverage plans have 'hidden costs' for farmers
The UK Government’s plans to increase mobile phone coverage across Wales has “hidden and potentially expensive side effects for farmers”,...
Rural Life
FSP launches second phase of farm safety campaign
The Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) is launching the second phase of its farm safety campaign, which now brings livestock handling...
Agri-Business
Co-operative launches new farmer insurance scheme
A leading co-operative has launched a new wholly-owned insurance service for its farmer members. Fram Farmers co-operative has launched the...
Rural Life
'You think your dog is just playing with sheep...that could change'
The National Farmers Union for Scotland (NFU Scotland) and local police in the Lothians and Borders region are teaming up...
