Rural Life
British vets call for stricter dog import rules amid health concerns
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a strong reminder to members of the public about the serious disease risks...
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Welsh farmers raise concerns about proposed air ambulance base closures
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that its members are extremely concerned about the possible impacts of a...
N.Ireland
Farming with Dexter cattle in the African desert
When the Uys family from Shanahoe, Co. Laois in the Republic of Ireland visited their friend Danie Kotze’s farm in...
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Infectious disease specialist to deliver keynote speech at BVA Members Day
Celebrated infectious disease specialist Prof. Joe Brownlie CBE has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the British Veterinary Association...
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Nominees sought for Sustainable agriculture award
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and Wynnstay Group Plc are calling for nominations for the Sustainable Agriculture award, recognising...
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GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count
A rural business in the Cotswolds has received a special award for its contribution to the 2022 Game & Wildlife...
N.Ireland
NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has highlighted a number of issues, which he believes, has created a perfect storm for...
Rural Life
Drought threshold reached by large parts of England
The National Drought Group (NDG) has met to discuss the response to the driest summer in fifty years and the...
Rural Life
Tractor or jeep cab heating up? Here's a useful tip
With heatwave conditions set to continue this week, experts at UK-based Select Car Leasing, have the ultimate driving hack -...
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Strutt and Parker to complete carbon audits on farms in Cairngorms
Strutt and Parker is helping the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) to deliver on a plan to address the climate...
Environment
UN: July 2022 was among warmest on record
This year saw one of the three warmest Julys on record, according to the United Nations (UN) weather agency. The...
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Rural Affairs minister to visit Anglesey Show today
One of Wales’ premier agricultural shows, the Anglesey Show, returns this week (August 9-10) which is good news for the...
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BVA survey reveals 24% of cats are not having welfare needs met
Vets are encouraging all cat owners to check that they are meeting their cats’ welfare needs as according to a...
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Doncaster flood wall to be repaired following 2019 storms
The Environment Agency is starting a project to repair a 60m flood wall in Sprotbrough, Doncaster, which was damaged during...
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Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
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Rhug Estate claims two Great Taste awards
Rhug Estate has won two Great Taste awards for its organic Welsh lamb chops and organic Aberdeen Angus beef rump-steak....
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306ac of Grade 1 land on the market in Kent
A highly versatile block of first-class arable land valued at £3.4 million has been put up for sale by Strutt...
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Essex man jailed for 14 months for waste offences
A 40-year-old man who ignored Environment Agency warnings to stop illegally importing and burning waste at two Essex sites has...
