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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
University of Aberdeen tackles 'UK's most dangerous industry' in farming
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners KURA Human Factors, to develop a training course...
N.Ireland
Animal cruelty register petition tabled in the Assembly
A petition signed by thousands of people across the island calling for a central register of animal cruelty offenders has...
Rural Life
Farmer fined £1,300 after leaky silage clamp kills over 400 fish in a river
More than 400 fish were killed because a Dorset farm owner was unaware effluent from his silage clamp was discharging...
Agri-Business
Wells Dancing Brave makes history at Royal Highland Showcase
Wells Dancing Brave, a three-year-old Shetland Pony stallion bred by the Sleigh family of Wells Shetland Pony Stud, is making...
Rural Life
Government set to introduce new legislation on hare coursing
The government has pledged to crack down on illegal hare coursing with the introduction of new legislation, following intense lobbying...
N.Ireland
New farm book tells the story of farming and food in verse
A leading communicator within the farming and food sectors has indicated that more can be done to encourage the inclusion...
