Rural Life
Suffolk shepherd at her wits' end after sheep attack - Police
A shepherd is at her wits’ end after one of her ewes was attacked by a dog, according to Suffolk...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
ABP to help farming charity with shed as prize at Balmoral Show
Agri-food business, ABP, is marking 25 years at Balmoral Show, which gets underway this week (May 10-13), with a draw...
Rural Life
Appeal to rural communities to help farmers protect livestock
South Yorkshire Police has appealed to those living in rural communities to help their local farmers protect their livestock after...
Rural Life
Angus amps up efforts to tackle rural crime
Police in Angus, Scotland, are working alongside a range of partners to tackle crime in rural communities and enhance crime...
Rural Life
Six men charged for rural thefts worth nearly £1 million
Six men have been charged in relation to rural thefts and burglary conspiracy worth nearly £1 million after a police...
Rural Life
Women in agriculture experiencing 'concerning' levels of anxiety
A study carried out by the University of Exeter has found “concerning” levels of anxiety among women in the agriculture...
Agri-Business
Diversifying from dairy to become a ‘Farm Foodie’ in Co. Antrim
By Barbara Collins The cliché of the farmer’s wife making ‘pin money’ with pots of jam is a well-worn trope,...
Agri-Business
Thousands of agri workers suffer from work-related health issues - HSE
Figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have shown that 12,000 workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing suffered from...
Agri-Business
GSC Grays adds 220ac Eldon Moor Farm to the market
Nearly 220ac of land at Eldon Moor Farm in County Durham has come to the market through rural land and...
Rural Life
Lawyer warns farmers to ensure 'every inch' of land is registered
An agricultural and rural lawyer has issued a warning to farmers and landowners to check the Land Registry and ensure...
Sheep
Dog owners urged to protect wildlife and livestock
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pet on a short lead to help protect wildlife and livestock, particularly...
Rural Life
First ever Welsh rural crime and wildlife strategy to be launched
The first ever made-in-Wales strategy to tackle wildlife and rural crime is to be launched at the Royal Welsh Showground...
Government
Proposals to reintroduce lynxes to Scotland 'unacceptable' - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that any proposals to reintroduce lynxes are “wholly unacceptable” to Scottish...
Environment
Experts urge action now to avoid future water supply issues
Experts have urged individuals and water companies to focus on preserving water now in order to get ahead of future...
Rural Life
Pensioner left with 'serious injuries' after tractor crash
A collision involving a tractor has left its driver, a 91-year-old pensioner, with “serious injuries”. Northumbria Police attended the scene...
Rural Life
Police find lamb in car alongside £10k worth of drugs
A lamb has been found in a car alongside roughly £10,000 worth of class A drugs in Scotland. It has...
Sheep
Cotswolds dog attack: 2 sheep killed and 2 euthanised
Two sheep have been killed and two more have been euthanised due to the injuries they sustained following a dog...
Agri-Business
23ac 2 Blackfaulds Farm hits the Scottish market
Real estate agency Baird Lumsden has brought what it has called a “unique” 23ac equestrian property featuring a five-bedroom mill...
