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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance weighs in on firearm licencing medical review
The Countryside Alliance has submitted a dossier of evidence to the Home Office on the medical procedures associated with firearms...
Rural Life
BVA raises welfare concerns for badgers trapped in cages during heatwave
A professional body representing 17,000 British vets has voiced concerns for the welfare of badgers who may be trapped in cages...
Rural Life
Farming TV presenter honoured for services to agriculture
Well-known Welsh TV presenter and farming stalwart Alun Edwards has been recognised for his tremendous dedication to the farming industry...
Rural Life
Farming firm fined £6,000 after 'serious' threshing machine incident
Devon firm Dullam & Co. (Farmers) has been fined today after a worker was dragged into a reed threshing machine....
Rural Life
Goat farmer crowned Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
Jess Yeomans, a goat farmer from Llanvetherine near Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, has today (Thursday, July 26) been announced as Wales...
Rural Life
£45 million to be invested in boosting rural broadband
Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access as part of a £45 million boost by...
Agri-Business
London vet cleared of disgraceful conduct allegations
The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has found a London vet not guilty of disgraceful conduct...
N.Ireland
Man airlifted to hospital after falling into slurry tank
A man had to be airlifted to hospital after falling into a slurry tank on a farm in Limavady, Co....
N.Ireland
Man airlifted to hospital after falling into slurry tank
A man had to be airlifted to hospital after falling into a slurry tank on a farm in Limavady, Co....
