Dairy
New NI research project demonstrates effects of housing cows on cow optimism
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the ‘optimism’ of dairy...
Rural Life
Agri-Business
Calls for independent panel to include mental health experts
Calls have been made for Northern Ireland’s Review of Decisions independent panel to include mental health experts for all cases...
N.Ireland
Proposals put forward for all-island animal cruelty register
Proposals have been floated for an all-island animal cruelty register to crack down on banned animal keepers moving between jurisdictions to...
N.Ireland
Department to weigh up options for NI vet school
A report to analyse the best options for establishing a vet school within the region has been commissioned by Northern...
Rural Life
Dog thieves warned 'we will come after you' as first dedicated dog theft officer appointed
Nottinghamshire Police have reportedly become the first force to appoint a dedicated officer to tackle dog theft. The announcement comes...
N.Ireland
Armagh County Agricultural Show cancelled
After months of deliberation, Armagh County Agricultural Show organisers have announced the cancellation of the 2021 show. The much-loved county...
Rural Life
Farmers warned to be wary of scam emails about farm inspections
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) East Midlands has warned farmers to be on the lookout for scam emails from people...
Machinery
New survey shows that only 30% of farmers wear a helmet while riding an ATV
According to new research, two thirds of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) users still don’t wear a helmet when they ride ATVs...
Machinery
DVA rejects calls for priority driving tests for farmworkers
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has rejected bids for farmworkers to be given priority booking when driving tests reopen...
N.Ireland
UFU to host Women in Agriculture webinar series
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to host a Women in Agriculture webinar series. The UFU launched its...
Agri-Business
Swedish oat drink company Oatly announces plans for first UK factory
Swedish oat drink company Oatly has announced plans for its first UK factory. The company recently became the centre of...
Agri Politics
'Significant progress' made in achieving stability for farmers and crofters in Scotland’s LFA
A recent review, undertaken by NFU Scotland Less Favoured Areas (LFA) Committee, has identified significant progress in achieving stability for...
Rural Life
Cereals 2021 changes date in line with lockdown exit roadmap
The Cereals Event has moved to June 30 – July 1 to accommodate the maximum number of visitors and exhibitors...
Rural Life
2021 LEAF Open Farm Sunday show pushed back to June 27
Following official announcements on the roadmap out of lockdown in England, the LEAF Open Farm Sunday team has moved the...
N.Ireland
NI farmer convicted of tampering with TB test
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been fined after he was convicted in court of tampering with a bovine TB test....
Rural Life
NFU Live lessons set to reach over 200,000 students
More than 200,000 primary school pupils are delving into the world of food and farming in one of the country’s...
N.Ireland
DAERA starts work monitoring NI sewage systems for Covid-19
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has started surveillance work monitoring two wastewater sites for levels of Covid-19. The idea is...
Rural Life
54ha of prime agricultural land appears on the market near Stirling
Galbraith is marketing 133.16ac (53.89 Ha) of good quality agricultural land in a very accessible location close to Stirling and...
