Agri-Business
'Sentences for rural crime must act as a deterrent'
The NFU raised its concerns with the solicitor general that the sentences given for rural crime do not act as a strong...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Humorous new book raises vital funds for farming charity
An unconventional children’s book bringing the absurd and the wonderful together hopes to raise charity funds for displaced UK farming families....
N.Ireland
Fire threats sweep the country once more
Gorse fires have been wreaking havoc in Co. Wicklow today, while elsewhere in the country a farm fire which could...
Agri-Business
Just 2 out of every 5 English farm managers have had formal training
Less than 40% of farm managers in England have any formal agricultural training, according to a Government survey published this...
Rural Life
Letter opposing game shooting leaves Welsh Government 'serious questions to answer'
In a dramatic end to the widely publicised Natural Resource Wales (NRW) review of the use of firearms on land...
Rural Life
Last chance to apply for 2019 Nuffield Farming Scholarship
t’s less than three weeks until the July 31 deadline for Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications. Applicants are urged to finalise...
Agri Politics
UK farming unions give their take on Government's Brexit white paper
The presidents of four of the UK’s major farming unions have came together to issue a joint statement following the...
N.Ireland
‘Big Night with Derek Ryan’ cattle market gig to go ahead
Organisers have confirmed this weekend’s Big Night with Derek Ryan gig at Ballymena Cattle Market will still go ahead. Members...
Rural Life
Survey launched to reveal true extent of rural online bullying
The Countryside Alliance has launched a survey aiming to reveal the true extent of the barrage of online abuse facing...
Rural Life
What's happening at the FUW Royal Welsh Show stand this year?
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to exploring and discussing the most important issues facing the farming...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru to stage ‘Brexit and Our Land’ consultation briefing events
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is urging farmers across Wales to make their voices heard in the Welsh Government’s ‘Brexit...
Rural Life
Top young shepherds prepare to compete at NSA Sheep Event 2018
With less than a week to go until the flagship event of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Sheep Event 2018,...
Opinion
It’s imperative to make safety a priority on our farms at all times
Farm Safety Week 2018 kicks-off next Monday. It’s taking place at a time of year when farmers and contractors will...
Agri-Business
RCVS publishes report of 2017 achievements and spending
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its annual report and financial statements for 2017, itemising its major achievements over...
Rural Life
Silage spills across speedy Scottish motorway
An unfortunate tractor driver in Scotland recently had a mishap resulting in a full silage trailer overturning to tip its...
N.Ireland
Man killed in collision between tractor and motorbike
A man was killed in a road traffic collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle last night (Monday, July 10)...
N.Ireland
Man killed in collision between tractor and motorbike
A man was killed in a road traffic collision involving a tractor and a motorcycle last night (Monday, July 10)...
Rural Life
Massey Ferguson holds first rural youth farm safety workshop
Massey Ferguson recently held its first ever farm machinery safety workshop with members of Wales YFC. Eryri and Ynys Mon YFC...
