Machinery
Young farmers plan 24-hour plough in 60-year-old tractor
It might be a bit rusty around the edges and pack a tiny 25hp, but young farmers in the Northern...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Police appeal for info on JCB telehandler stolen from construction site in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for information to help trace a JCB telehandler which was stolen from a building site. The...
N.Ireland
What’s planned for 2021 Virtual Farm Weekend?
The countdown is on for this year’s Bank of Ireland Virtual Farm Weekend in Northern Ireland. The event will take...
Rural Life
2 males arrested for drug offences after being spotted chasing livestock around a field
Police in Cheshire have arrested two males for drug offences after a farmer reported them to the police for chasing...
N.Ireland
Changes to CAFRE fees likely to impact families of migrant workers most
New legislation introduced as a result of Brexit could cut students out of agri-food education in Northern Ireland. The new...
Agri-Business
Unite: Solution to farm labour shortage is simple
One of Northern Ireland's biggest unions has warned agricultural employers they must pay their workers more if they want to...
N.Ireland
Machines set to motor as Bessbrook tractor run draws near
Machines are preparing to motor at a charity tractor run which will take place next weekend in the village of...
Rural Life
School children’s farming projects amaze NFU Farmvention judges
From a food waste saving app to a vertical farming system on salt marshes, nine school projects focused on farming...
Rural Life
Sloan Gold Cup Open Day to focus on embracing opportunities
The Sloan family, comprising son Robert, who farms in partnership with his mum and dad, Bryce and Anne, and wife...
N.Ireland
Farm Safety Week: The onus is on us to make sure kids are safe
Farmers and contractors have been warned that the onus is on them to ensure children are kept safe on farms....
N.Ireland
Farm families health check van hits the road again
The Farm Families health check van has hit the road again as Covid restrictions ease. West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer,...
Rural Life
Former vet has ninth application to be restored to the register rejected
A former veterinary surgeon who was struck off 27 years ago, has had his ninth application to be restored to...
N.Ireland
Consultation opens for NI’s first-ever Rural Policy Framework
A public consultation has opened on Northern Ireland’s first-ever Rural Policy Framework. The framework aims to create a sustainable rural...
Rural Life
FUW looks forward to virtual Royal Welsh Show
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is looking forward to a busy virtual Royal Welsh Show week and is hosting...
Rural Life
Resource pack launched to educate children on the Countryside Code
Two rural organisations have teamed up to educate children how to act safely and responsibly in the countryside with the...
Rural Life
Tractor and trailer among vehicles seized in multi-agency operation to curtail waste crime
Enforcement officers from the Environment Agency have led a multi-agency operation to curtail the activities of a convicted criminal in...
Beef
Man convicted and fined over removal of animal’s ear tag
An Armagh man has been convicted at Craigavon Magistrates' Court of two charges of removing, or causing or permitting the...
Rural Life
Broken Plate report highlights increased risk of obesity levels
The Food Foundation has released their flagship annual Broken Plate report, which uses ten metrics to provide a powerful picture...
