Agri-Business
Chief vet and renowned physicist to speak at RCVS Fellowship Day
The chief veterinary officer and an author, broadcaster and professor of physics are set to address the Royal College of...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted of 3 animal movement charges
A farmer was convicted of three animal movement offences at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, August 13). These comprised one...
N.Ireland
Farmer convicted of 3 animal movement charges
A farmer was convicted of three animal movement offences at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, August 13). These comprised one...
Agri-Business
60,000 seasonal workers a year needed to feed Britain
As many as 60,000 seasonal workers a year are needed to plant, pick, grade and pack over 9 million tonnes and...
Rural Life
Sussex farmer trampled by own livestock
A Sussex farmer who was found dead in a field was likely trampled to death by his own cattle, police...
Agri-Business
'Government must come clean on 'No-Deal' Brexit'
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is urging the Government to come forward with clear advice about the implications of a...
Beef
Soil My Undies...results to be revealed at Ayrshire Monitor Farm meet
The results of the ‘Soil My Undies’ trial to assess soil health will be the highlight of the next North...
Rural Life
Game assurance: How will auditing work?
Members of the British Game Alliance (BGA) met to observe two audits for the organisation’s new assurance scheme. The event,...
Agri-Business
Lord Duncan lends support to butchers' 'Save a Life' initiative
UK Government Minister Lord Duncan joined the team of staff in a Kinross butchers shop to congratulate them on leading...
Rural Life
BGA: Promoting sustainability 'for the love of the game'
The British Game Alliance (BGA) has been praised for promoting ethically sourced British game and for embracing self-regulation. Michael Gove, the Secretary...
Rural Life
BBQ bash raises an impressive £12,000 for Air Ambulance
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Donard Group has raised a very impressive £12,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland with its...
Rural Life
NFYFC launches new 5-year plan to shape organisation's future
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has announced it will launch a new five-year plan. The document, which...
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...
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...
