Pig/Poultry
NPA weighing up legal action after 200 vegan activists storm pig farm
The National Pig Association has said it is seeking legal advice after around 200 vegan protestors targetted a Lincolnshire pig farm...
Rural Life
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Arable and pasture land for sale in lots on 95.41ac
The land at Drumbauchly Farm forms an area of productive farmland which is situated in four blocks, extending to 95.41ac in...
Rural Life
Retired Ayrshire farmers invited to 'First Gathering'
Retired Ayrshire farmers are invited to the inaugural meeting of ‘Still Ploughing On’ – a group designed to ease social...
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DUI…in a Deere: US thieves arrested for drunken Gator joyride
Three men were arrested on the campus of a US state university for the theft of a John Deere vehicle...
Rural Life
Firefighters called in to help 400-cow UK dairy farm
A number of firefighters were called to assist some 400 cows at a dairy farm in the UK last night (Tuesday,...
Sheep
NSA calls for National Trust to ditch its fleeces
The National Sheep Association has called for conservation charity the National Trust to ditch its polyester fleeces in favour of...
Rural Life
More than 200 sheep die in overturned lorry crash
More than 200 sheep have been killed when the lorry they were travelling in overturned in a crash on a...
Rural Life
Schoolgirl to be new face of South Caernarfon Creameries
A North Wales schoolgirl’s acting dreams have come true clinching the leading role in the new Dragon cheese advert. Aspiring actress...
Rural Life
NFUS kicks off party conference tour with Scottish Lib Dem fringe event
The opportunity for change within the agricultural industry post-Brexit was the focus for NFU Scotland as it attended the Scottish...
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NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers
NFU Scotland has strengthened its support within Orkney and Shetland by introducing two new regional policy advisors for the islands....
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Video: 118ac holding ‘situated in a prime farming district’ for sale in lots
The sale at 14 Ballybracken Road, Ballynure, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, sees a 118ac farm on the market – in two...
N.Ireland
Police appeal for information following overnight cattle theft
Police have appealed for information relating to the theft of a number of cattle in Co. Armagh overnight. Issuing a...
N.Ireland
UFU launches rural crime survey
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is asking its members to complete a short survey in order to gain an insight into...
Rural Life
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...
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70 sheep found dead in Cumbria worrying attack
Up to 70 sheep have been found dead on a farm in Cumbria in a suspected livestock worrying attack last...
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Police seize tractor…at drag race
A tractor has been seized in a “rather unusual” instance of drag racing against motorcycles, according to police in the...
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Inspectors find 58 carcasses on farm with extreme neglect
Two Ceredigion brothers have been fined and banned from keeping livestock for five years after 58 bovine carcasses were found on...
Rural Life
Fashion giant makes swift ‘ewe’-turn on wool ban
Fashion retailer Boohoo has revised its decision to ban using wool in its clothing on ethical grounds following backlash to...
