N.Ireland
CAFRE’s solution to the exam season woes
For many younger readers, exam result season looms but the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has made...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
CAFRE’s solution to the exam season woes
For many younger readers, exam result season looms but the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has made...
Rural Life
Government 'sees sense' on Animal Welfare Bill
The Countryside Alliance has welcomed the decision by the Government to separate the two parts of the draft Animal Welfare...
Rural Life
UK vet found illegally importing puppies struck off
A vet convicted of illegally importing puppies has been struck off by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Greater...
Rural Life
'Water bank' launched to help drought-stricken farmers
A new service designed to help match farmers and growers who urgently need water with neighbouring farm businesses who have...
Sheep
Gloucestershire alpaca could become pivotal TB test case
An award-winning alpaca breeder is battling the Government to keep her animal alive after it tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). She argues that...
Rural Life
Cows flocking to water tanker highlight impact of Oz drought
Recent images of hundreds of drought-stricken cows rushing to drink from a water tanker on the parched plains of Australia...
Sheep
48 sheep stolen from Welsh agricultural university
Almost 50 sheep are thought to have been stolen from a mountain farm belonging to an agricultural university in Wales....
Rural Life
Video: Cows help ‘reel in’ wanted suspect in Florida
A herd of cows recently assisted local police officers in rounding up a suspect wanted by local authorities. Taking place...
Rural Life
Animal cruelty maximum sentences to be increased tenfold
The Government has confirmed that new tougher sentences for animal cruelty will be introduced following the results of a consultation on...
Rural Life
Rural crime in numbers...how was your area affected?
A startling report published today shows the cost of rural crime has risen to its worst level in four years...
Agri-Business
West Midlands vet nurse struck off for misleading greyhound charity
The Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has directed the registrar strike off a...
Rural Life
UK rural crime costs reach highest level in 4 years
The cost of rural crime in the UK has soared to its highest level in four years, with a report...
Rural Life
Scotch Lamb PGI backs environment category at Young Scot Awards
Quality lamb from Scotland will have a high profile at the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2018, when Scotch Lamb...
Agri-Business
RAU invests £4.2m in regional businesses and agri-tech entrepreneurs
National Farmers Union (NFU), president Minette Batters, has formally opened the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) new home for regional business...
Rural Life
Two-thirds of guns say they want assured shoots
The British Game Alliance (BGA) said it has received “huge support” at this year’s Game Fair, as figures reveal over...
Rural Life
Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will enjoy a high profile this weekend as Perthshire Chamber of Commerce...
Rural Life
‘Cloned’ tractor stolen from UK charity recovered in Ireland
A tractor, which was stolen from a donkey charity in the UK, was recently recovered in Ireland following a nine-month...
