Rural Life
Man jailed for neglect of over 200 animals at Surrey farm
A man has been jailed after over 200 animals were found living in poor conditions on a farm in Surrey,...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Devon growers receive Young Organic Farmer award
The Organic Research Centre’s Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year 2021 title has been awarded to Devon growers, Ashley Wheeler...
Rural Life
NSA praises rural charity for highlighting sector’s mental health challenges
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is paying high regard to Rural Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and its work on the...
Rural Life
Urgent call for farmers to sign up for Farmer Time due to unprecedented teacher demand
The Farmer Time team is calling on more farmers to get involved, to inspire future generations about farming, food production...
Rural Life
35% of English and Welsh farmers possibly/probably depressed
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has today, Thursday, October 14, published the findings of The Big Farming Survey, which...
Rural Life
Rural crime survey launched by the Countryside Alliance
The second in a series of rural crime surveys has been launched to gain further insight into what farming and...
N.Ireland
16,000 birds killed in Fermanagh farm fire
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze which killed 16,000 birds on a poultry farm in Co. Fermanagh today...
Rural Life
Plan ahead to avoid doggy distress this fireworks season, warn vets
With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning millions of ‘pandemic puppy’ owners to start preparing...
Rural Life
Rescue operation for 82-year-old stuck underneath tractor
Fire and rescue crews in Suffolk were called to aid a 82-year-old man today, Friday, October 8, responding to an...
Beef
New 4 Breeds Calf Show launched for NI
Four of the North's biggest continental beef breeds have joined forces to launch a new calf show event for Northern...
Dairy
Sophie Gregory named 2021 dairy woman of the year
Dorset farmer Sophie Gregory was announced the winner of this year’s Dairy Woman of the Year Award, sponsored by HSBC...
N.Ireland
Rory’s Miles 2 Mayo raises £700,000 for children’s cancer charity
Ulster's favourite farmer, Rory Best, has managed to raise more than £700,000 (€810,000) through a gruelling 180-mile challenge to support...
Beef
Entries open for 2021 Premier Beef and Lamb Championships
Livestock entries have opened for this year's Premier Beef and Lamb Championships, as the event prepares to open to the...
Environment
New air quality alert system launched for NI
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced changes to his department’s High Air Pollution Alert Protocol to improve public...
N.Ireland
Applications open for CAFRE Advisory Group industry reps
Applications have opened for four new members of CAFRE’s College Advisory Group (CAG). The group makes recommendations regarding the College...
N.Ireland
1,500 support heifer ‘Hope’ and Air Ambulance NI fundraiser at Balmoral Show
Almost 1,500 people have supported a fundraiser for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI) launched at this year's Balmoral Show. Visitors to...
Rural Life
Yellow rain warning issued for England’s northeast
The Met office has issued a status yellow rain warning for today, in the northeast of England. The warning is...
Agri-Business
UK fuel crisis drives surge for Shannon-based technology
Shannon-based Internet of Things (IoT) hardware manufacturer Tekelek has reported a surge in interest for its fuel tank level measurement...
