Rural Life
2 people killed in collision between car and tractor in Cumbria
Two people have died following a collision at 5:50a.m on Saturday, July 3, which occurred on the A66/A595 Fitz roundabout...
Rural Life
N.Ireland
Armagh farmer convicted of animal welfare breaches and fined £6765
A Co. Armagh farmer has been convicted of three charges relating to animal welfare, fined a total of £6765 and...
Dairy
UK Dairy Day set to go ahead on September 15
Organisers of the UK Dairy Day have announced that the show will go ahead on September 15, with additional Covid-19...
Agri-Business
‘Urgent need to make agri-food systems appealing to young people’ – UN report
A new United Nations (UN) report on youth and agriculture has highlighted the 'urgent need to make agri-food systems more...
N.Ireland
Co. Down farmer fined £25,000 after construction accident death
A Castlewellan farmer has been fined £25,000 after a labourer aged in his 20s died on his farm during a...
Rural Life
Future of Low Beckside Farm set to be secured by land purchase offer
The future of learning from the land at the last remaining agricultural college farm – Low Beckside Farm – in...
N.Ireland
Info sought following road collision involving pig
Information has been sought in relation to a pig that was involved in a road traffic collision in Co. Down...
N.Ireland
‘Mahon’s Way’ to explore rural Antrim in first episode
The first episode of a brand new TV series exploring rural Northern Ireland is set to begin on Monday (July...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland launches campaign to highlight issues around wild camping
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland have partnered with Scotland’s leading outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Tiso and Scottish Chef, BBC...
N.Ireland
Minister Poots visits Lough Neagh Rescue Service
Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, recently visited the Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) Centre at lands adjacent to Kinnego Marina. The...
N.Ireland
Entries open for 2021 Balmoral Show
The organisers of Balmoral Show have announced that entries are now open for all competition classes for the 2021 show...
Rural Life
Man hospitalised after tractor and trailer overturns
A tractor driver has been rushed to hospital following a single vehicle collision involving a tractor and trailer. The incident...
Rural Life
New Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator gets to work in Wales
The first ever all-Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator has outlined his priorities today after being appointed to the position....
Rural Life
Bristol fly-tipper with fake name caught by investigation
A Bristol man has been prosecuted for fly-tipping waste in Avonmouth by the Environment Agency after being caught on CCTV....
N.Ireland
New appointments announced for CAFRE advisory group
A new chairperson and member have been appointed to the College Advisory Group, which oversees the College of Agri-Food and...
Rural Life
Veterinary bodies continue call for repeal of breed-specific legislation on Dangerous Dogs Act
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are continuing their call for a repeal...
Rural Life
RCVS formally accredits UCD veterinary degree
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulator for veterinary professional standards and education in the UK, has formally...
N.Ireland
Authorities seek tractor driver following traffic light collision
Authorities in Northern Ireland are seeking to speak to the driver of a red tractor who had a collision with...
