N.Ireland
Pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer star prize in memorial raffle
A pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer from an award-winning cow family is the star prize in a memorial raffle in aid...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Welsh farmers raise funds for chemotherapy unit
Farmers from Montgomeryshire have raised vital funds towards the Bronglais chemo appeal and recently presented the cheque of £1,270 to...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to take advantage of slurry storage grants
Farmers should take advantage of the new slurry infrastructure grant to improve their slurry storage before it becomes a legal...
Rural Life
NFYFC adds mental health module to its repertoire
A new course aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues in farming and rural communities has been added to...
N.Ireland
Derry farmer fined £1,000 for water pollution offences
A Co. Derry farmer has been convicted by Magherafelt Magistrates Court for water pollution offences. Adrian Bates (39) of Ballyronan...
N.Ireland
Men 5 times more likely to die on a farm than women -AFBI
Statistics revealed at the Teagasc BeSafe National Farm Safety Conference today (Wednesday, November 23) suggest men are five times more...
Rural Life
Elderly man 'seriously injured' by escaped cow from mart
An elderly man has been airlifted to Cardiff University Hospital of Wales with ‘serious injuries’ after being attacked by an...
N.Ireland
Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...
Rural Life
NSA promotes farm safety in latest membership giveaway
Five sheep farmers have benefitted from the latest National Sheep Association (NSA) membership giveaway to promote farm safety. The NSA...
N.Ireland
Rural crime: UFU urges farmers to up their security
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers across Northern Ireland to be on high alert for rural crime and...
Rural Life
Nine police forces join together for rural crime crackdown
Nine police forces have announced today (Thursday, November 10) that they have teamed up for one of the biggest rural...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual: Rural crime cost the UK £40.5m in 2021
A rural crime report from National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual has revealed that rural theft cost the UK around £40.5...
Rural Life
£80,000 worth of stolen plant machinery recovered
Rural crime officers and the Wimborne Neighbourhood Policing Team have recovered more than £80,000 worth of stolen plant machinery. The...
Rural Life
BVA welcomes reduction in veterinary antibiotic use
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of two new reports that show overall reductions in the sale...
Government
Latest round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has today (Monday, November 7) opened of the latest round of...
Rural Life
Farm safety demonstrations to take place at the Midlands Machinery Show
Farming’s safety record will be tackled by the organisers of the upcoming Midlands Machinery Show on November 16-17, with practical...
Rural Life
BVA council seeks seven vets for 3-year terms
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is seeking seven vets from across the UK to join its council for the next...
Rural Life
Politicians and unions celebrate Back British Farming Day
Farming unions and politicians have come out in support of the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU‘s) Back British Farming campaign. The...
