Sheep
NSA and RSPCA unite to raise public awareness of sheep worrying by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) are uniting to highlight...
Rural Life
Rural Life
'Milly Cow Gives Milk' book aims to connect children with the food they eat
Milly Cow Gives Milk is the first in a series of books for young children about where food comes from,...
Rural Life
Farmers encouraged to apply for rural broadband voucher scheme
Rural estates and farms needing to improve their broadband connectivity have another opportunity to apply for grant funding through the...
Rural Life
Farm unions respond to launch of refreshed Countryside Code
Farm unions have responded positively to the launch of the new Countryside Code which was announced by the government today...
Rural Life
Farmer comes up with unique way to get revenge on driver who blocked his gate
A farmer in Wales has come up with a unique way to get back at a driver who blocked access...
Rural Life
BVA warns pet owners to keep chocolate out of reach of pets this Easter
Pet owners should keep sweet treats away from furry companions over the Easter weekend, to avoid chocolate poisoning, and an...
N.Ireland
Libby Clarke awarded prestigious President’s Plate
Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) stalwart Libby Clarke has been presented with one of the organisation's highest honours. The prestigious...
N.Ireland
On-the-run driver arrested after attempting to hide in farmyard
The driver of a car which was being tracked by members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) was...
N.Ireland
Lambs missing for 3 days rescued from 12m mine shaft by firefighters
A pair of lambs which had been missing for three days were rescued by firefighters from a 12m (39ft) mine...
N.Ireland
NI Air Ambulance secures extra £1 million funding as callouts increase 20%
Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann has announced £1 million of new funding for the region’s air ambulance. It comes...
Agri-Business
RUAS announces £1 million losses in one of the ‘most turbulent years’ in society history
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced losses of almost £1 million at its Annual Meeting held today (Friday, March...
Environment
French farmers take to the streets of Clermont Ferrand to protest ‘fertiliser tax’
As many as 2,000 French farmers have taken to the streets of Clermont Ferrand in protest over new legislation to...
Rural Life
Public urged to take all steps possible to prevent wildfires ahead of lockdown easing
As the country prepares for the gradual easing of lockdown, the Countryside Alliance has published its advice on the prevention...
N.Ireland
2017 floods: Hints help could be on the way as Poots visits farms
Hints have been dropped that financial support could soon be on the way for farmers in the north-west whose farms...
Rural Life
2021 Royal Highland Show to take place behind closed doors
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has confirmed that a live showcase will go ahead behind closed...
N.Ireland
YFCU AGM: Who’s in the running for this year’s top jobs?
Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members are in for an exciting AGM next month. With Zita McNaugher reaching the...
Rural Life
Plans announced to phase out lead ammunition in bid to protect wildlife
Lead ammunition could be phased out under government plans to help protect wildlife and nature, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has...
N.Ireland
Just 22.5% of NI waste crime fines reinvested in fighting illegal dumping
Less than a quarter of fines paid to the Department of Agriculture for waste crimes such as fly-tipping are reinvested...
