Rural Life
NFYFC to cancel all future annual conventions
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) board of management has ruled that the federation will cancel its 2019...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Lucky escape: Cows cut from overturned trailer
Firefighters cut six cows from an overturned trailer outside Carlisle yesterday morning (Wednesday, August 1). Emergency services were called to...
Environment
Rural support for green watchdog - but warnings to drop the complexity
Rural land managers have warned that to deliver for the environment successfully, any new ‘green watchdog’ must not add extra...
Agri-Business
BVA's animal welfare charity seeks 2 farm vets for board
An animal welfare charity founded by members of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is looking to recruit two trustees to...
N.Ireland
Vandals in Scotland set fire to £100,000 worth of wheat
Police in Scotland are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a farm that led to the destruction of...
N.Ireland
£100,000 worth of wheat burnt by vandals on UK farm
Police in Scotland are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a farm that led to the destruction of...
Beef
Nominations open for 2 major Scottish farming awards
The search is on to find the very best beef and sheep farms in Scotland for two high-profile farming awards....
Agri-Business
RCVS named one of the UK's best workplaces for women
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has been recognised as one of the best UK workplaces for women, according...
Agri-Business
Harper Adams teams with global drone and robotics giant
The National Centre for Precision Farming (NCPF) at Harper Adams University has teamed up with XAG, one of the world’s largest drone...
Rural Life
3 inspiring rural projects to be celebrated at Dumfries Show
The success of three new rural living projects is to be celebrated with a reception at Dumfries Show this Saturday...
Agri-Business
Dale farm proves to be 'cream of the crop' at international cheese awards
The UK’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative, Dale Farm, has been recognised for its “world-class” quality cheese, having secured 12 awards...
N.Ireland
Next generation to 'Dig In' to agri-food education
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with rural education body Agri Aware to help primary school children understand...
Rural Life
‘Farming for the Future’ forum to take place at Turriff Show
Farmers attending next week’s Turriff Show are being encouraged to take a proactive view of their businesses at a ‘Farming...
Rural Life
New national competition shows even the best can improve their sheep shearing skills
Young Farmers have developed skills in sheep shearing as part of a new competition run by the National Federation of...
Rural Life
£88,000 prize fund set for Scotland's largest two-day agricultural show
The countdown is on for Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show. Attracting around 30,000 visitors annually, Turriff Show is set to...
N.Ireland
International Farm Youth Exchange delegates’ diamond gathering at Greenmount
More than 200 former International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) students are gathering in Northern Ireland this week. The diamond anniversary...
N.Ireland
International Farm Youth Exchange delegates’ diamond gathering at Greenmount
More than 200 former International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) students are gathering in Northern Ireland this week. The diamond anniversary...
Sheep
Sheep worrying: Under-reporting only allows it to be brushed under the carpet
Police and sheep industry leaders have raised concerns that many UK sheep worrying incidents are not being reported, masking the...
