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,...
Rural Life
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...
N.Ireland
YFCU to benefit from £270,000 ‘investment in the future of farming’
Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has secured a £270,000 grant to provide agricultural training, personal development and rural development...
N.Ireland
Fund to offer owners of NI listed buildings thousands towards repair costs
Owners of listed buildings in Northern Ireland could be eligible for a share of a £200,000 fund aimed at supporting...
Rural Life
NSA campaign successfully highlights devastating impact of sheep worrying by dogs
As the National Sheep Association (NSA) 2021 campaign highlighting the impact of sheep worrying by dogs comes to a close...
Agri-Business
Plans for 2021 Balmoral Show ‘progressing well’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has said plans for 2021 Balmoral Show are "progressing well". The society is currently...
Rural Life
Huge public support for strong action to curb rural crime
Nearly 70,000 members of the public have backed the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) calls for immediate action to tackle rural...
Beef
2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale
A man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart...
Rural Life
RHASS announce next generation judges for Royal Highland Showcase
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has unveiled this year’s beef cattle judges for the forthcoming Royal...
