Government
Farmers urged to 'scrutinise' potential councillors ahead of elections
The Countryside Alliance has urged famers to “scrutinise” potential councillors about their priorities for the countryside ahead of upcoming local...
Rural Life
Rural Life
People urged to be vigilant following rural thefts in the Cotswolds
Gloucestershire Constabulary has warned people to be vigilant following a number of reports of thefts in the Cotswolds recently. The...
Rural Life
Agricultural building fire in Cornwall believed to be arson
A fire in an agricultural building in Tintagel is believed to have been an incident of arson, Cornwall Fire and...
Other
Applications now open for agri travel scholarship
Applications for the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship, supported by the insurance branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Mutual),...
Rural Life
Concerns over Bannau Brycheiniog park's rebrand
Countryside Alliance Wales has voiced concern over the “future direction” of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (formerly Brecon Beacons), after it...
Rural Life
460,000 birds counted in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count
Over 460,000 birds were counted in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, which is organised by the Game and Wildlife...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson appoints new director with natural capital focus
Rural consultancy Davidson & Robertson has appointment Duncan Glen as a director with a focus on natural capital. Glen recently...
Agri Politics
Farmers urged to lobby MPs to tackle fake reviews online
The Countryside Alliance is urging farmers to lobby their MPs, demanding that the government protect rural businesses targeted by what...
Agri-Business
Cost of GPS theft up 30% on last year - NFU Mutual
The cost of GPS theft has gone up 30% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period...
Sheep
Dorset: Lamb euthanised by vet following suspected dog attack
Dorset Police’s rural crime team has reported what it is calling “yet another” suspected dog attack, which in this case...
N.Ireland
Status Orange wind warning for two counties tomorrow
Met Éireann has this afternoon (Tuesday, April 11) issued a Status Orange warning for wind for two counties for tomorrow....
Rural Life
NFYFC launches rural crime training for young farmers
A new training course aimed at helping farmers handle and prevent rural crime has been developed by the National Federation...
N.Ireland
Vet warning to keep chocolate away from animals this Easter
Vets from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have urged the public to prioritise pet and animal safety this Easter by...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying threatens to spoil Easter joy - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales Insurance Services (FUWIS) has warned those planning to visit the countryside over the Easter holidays...
Rural Life
HSE urges public and farmers to prioritse safety around cattle this Easter
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned those planning to take a trip into the British countryside this Easter...
Rural Life
Dog owner pays shepherd after sheep worrying incident
A woman has paid £300 in compensation to a shepherd after a livestock worrying incident involving her dog led to...
Government
Rural communities to receive £110 million funding boost
The government has today (Friday, April 7) announced £110 million in funding under the Rural England Prosperity Fund with the...
N.Ireland
Video: Animal carcasses block road after lorry sheds load
Dozens of animal carcasses blocked a road in a large village in Northern Ireland yesterday evening (Wednesday, April 5) when...
