Rural Life
RHASS announces 2021 Sir William Young Award winner
Alasdair Houston, of Gretna House Farms in Gretna Green, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Royal Highland and Agricultural Society...
Rural Life
Rural Life
Lump Sum Exit Scheme means farmers 'shouldn’t feel guilty for retiring' - Old Mill
Farmers have a great opportunity to retire following Defra’s (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’) announcement of the Lump...
Rural Life
RHASS prepares for 'behind closed doors' Royal Highland Showcase
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is gearing up to host their livestreamed ‘behind closed doors’ event...
Agri-Business
Farm succession: Have something in mind to ‘step back’ into
Stepping back from a farm is one of the most difficult things you can do but there are ways to...
Agri-Business
Farm succession: ‘A barn conversion might be cheaper… but divorce is very expensive too’
Farming families have been warned to avoid creating a "self-fulfilling prophecy" for divorce. Speaking at a Women in Dairy event...
Rural Life
NFU calls out HS2 to up its communication game to farmers during rail project
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on HS2 Ltd. to drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected...
N.Ireland
Appeal made for information on tractor stolen from farm
An appeal for information has been made in relation to the theft of a tractor from a farm in Co....
Rural Life
Royal Highland Showcase reveals livestock entry figures for 2021 show
The Royal Highland Showcase, in Partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, has revealed excellent livestock entry figures for its sheep,...
Beef
Angus competition encourages schoolgirls to take up part-time farm work
Two teenagers named overall winners of this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge say the competition has inspired them to start...
Rural Life
Welsh survey highlights digital divide in broadband connectivity
A survey on digital connectivity has highlighted a gaping hole between urban and rural areas when it comes to access...
Rural Life
NFU report showcases how agriculture can be used effectively in the classroom
A new report by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) demonstrates how farming and agriculture can be used effectively in the...
N.Ireland
Co. Antrim vet killed in quad road accident
Police have confirmed that a man has been killed and a woman injured following a two-vehicle crash involving a quad...
Rural Life
AHDB encourages Britain to 'Fire Up For Summer'
A new campaign for the summer is set to launch this May, with Brits encouraged to elevate the standard of...
Beef
Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals
Pupils from across Northern Ireland (NI) impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist...
Rural Life
Better breeding with Bulls Out for Cancer campaign
Beef and dairy farmers are joining forces to raise money for testicular cancer, while also improving their herd genetics as...
Rural Life
RABI to introduce 24/7 helpline for farming people
Responding to the increasing demand from farming people, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) is extending its freephone helpline this...
Agri-Business
Project underway to grow bananas …in Belfast!
Hopes of growing bananas in Belfast might sound... well… bananas. But scoff all you like, because an ambitious group of...
Rural Life
Police force referred to watchdog after runaway cow was 'repeatedly rammed' with police van
Thames Valley Police has referred itself to a watchdog after an incident where a runaway cow was killed after being...
