Rural Life
Young farmers to lead suicide prevention drive in rural communities
Young farmers across the UK are set to play a leading role in tackling suicide within the agricultural community with...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
British woman aims to milk 10,000 cows in 10 days for charity
By Chris McCullough A British woman is set to embark on a 10-day journey throughout the UK, with a goal...
N.Ireland
NI farmers ‘essential allies’ in protecting environment – Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance has criticised politicians in Stormont for portraying Northern Ireland farming families as “as the problem”, rather than...
Agri-Business
Report calls for action on ongoing agri-workforce shortages
A new report released today (Thursday, January 29) is calling for urgent action from the agricultural and horticultural industry, government...
Agri-Business
Research shines light on Welsh moss picking industry
New research has uncovered how Wales sustains a little-known commercial moss picking industry. The study, conducted by researchers at Bangor...
Rural Life
Watch: British farmers stage protests at Lidl depots across England
Several protests have been staged by farmers at Lidl distribution centres across England today (Thursday, January 22) to highlight the...
N.Ireland
DAERA celebrates £7.91m investment in rural areas in past year
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has celebrated the awarding of £7.91 million in grants...
Dairy
Lactalis latest manufacturer to recall baby formula due to toxin
French dairy giant Lactalis has become the latest manufacturer to recall batches of baby formula due to the potential presence...
Environment
Water industry receives 'biggest overhaul in a generation' - Defra
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new “once-in-a-generation” plan to overhaul the water system...
Rural Life
Australian farmers fight for their livelihoods following bushfires and floods
Catastrophic bushfires and floods in recent days have left Australian farmers fighting for their livelihoods and thousands of livestock dead....
N.Ireland
New safety campaign targets older farmers in NI
A new farm safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers has been...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual pledges £4m to support frontline charities in 2026
NFU Mutual announced today (Monday, 12 January) it will be funding £4 million for local and national charities during 2026,...
Rural Life
More warnings for snow and ice ahead of Storm Goretti
UKHSA Amber cold weather health alerts are in place for all regions of England until Sunday, January 11. A number of severe weather...
N.Ireland
Frosty conditions impact livestock sales across Ireland
The recent cold snap and subsequent frosty conditions have impacted livestock sales across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating theft of agricultural machinery in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed that they are investigating an incident where agricultural machinery and equipment...
N.Ireland
Number of snow and ice warnings issued for across the country
Prepare for very cold conditions with severe frosts and wintry showers, as meteorological services have issued a number of weather...
Rural Life
Farmers now have 'firmer ground to build on and grow in 2026' - NFU president
Farmers in the UK now have “firmer ground to build on and grow in 2026” according to the president of...
N.Ireland
Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir
US-born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir titled Barn Gothic: Three Generations...
