Rural Life
MPs call for 'rural roaming' to connect the countryside to 4G
A cross-party group of MPs is today recommending the introduction of a single rural mobile phone network to help boost...
Rural Life
Agri-Business
New head appointed for rural business organisation
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has appointed a new director general to oversee the running of the 30,000-strong organisation...
Rural Life
Praise for officers who responded swiftly to farm fire
Two Cumbrian police officers have been praised for their swift action and bravery after they woke a farming family to...
Rural Life
Fermanagh farming couple to star in UTV series
Co. Fermanagh farming couple Rhonda and Robbie Kells are one of 10 married pairs set to feature in a new...
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Know a special vet? Here's how to nominate them for an RCVS award
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is looking for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople who are going above-and-beyond...
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Hare coursing group caught out by new database banned from Cambs farmland
Four men have been handed County Court injunctions to prevent them from hare coursing in Cambridgeshire. Denny Loveridge, James Crickmore,...
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Pilot makes ‘unintended’ touchdown while checking livestock
A pilot flying a gyroplane recently made an “unintended touchdown” when he got distracted while checking up on his livestock in...
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Cornish farmer banned for life after animals were found 'drowning in muck'
A Cornwall farmer responsible for one of the worst cases of animal neglect seen by a judge has been banned...
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Farmers urged to take care on World Mental Health Day
Farmers across the UK have been reminded to speak to those around them and to avoid bottling up their feelings...
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Young Farmers launch week-long celebration of all things YFC
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has today started its week-long celebration of all things Young Farmers. The...
Agri-Business
Ag students’ vineyard celebrates record harvest
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) vineyard at Down Ampney has seen a record year with the largest amount of grapes...
Rural Life
Meet one of Austria’s beauty queens using tradition to promote farming
Beauty queens, wellies and dairy cows – not three words you’d expect in one sentence, but get out of Vienna...
Beef
Scotch beef to be showcased at St Andrew's Day dinner
Scotch Beef PGI is set to take centre table at the annual St Andrew’s Day dinner at the five-star Old...
Rural Life
Pics: Bale Art competition finalists revealed
You might think you’re seeing things if you came across a dozen 6ft sheep…but not in rural Scotland, where, if there’s...
Agri-Business
How a farmer ended up with a shop in Vienna’s luxury shopping district
People told Georg Blochberger his idea to turn summer milk from his 50 cows into ice cream would never work....
World News
Harper Adams researchers say traditional plants could ease hunger in Kenya
A team of Harper Adams researchers say indigenous leafy vegetables traditionally grown in the East of Kenya could help reduce...
Beef
Aberdeen Angus Society launches new youth training course
The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society has announced it will launch a new business and leadership course to provide vital training...
Agri-Business
3 new farm apprenticeships to develop farmers and growers of the future
Industry bodies have joined forces to set standards for three new farm apprenticeships in a bid to develop the next...
