Rural Life
Puppy imports surge by 52% during lockdown
The number of dogs being commercially imported has surged by more than 50% due to lockdown – with imports from...
Rural Life
Rural Life
AHDB education programmes support home learners with food and farming resources
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) funded education schemes reached more students than ever in 2020, as the nation...
N.Ireland
Ballymoney Show becomes the first of NI’s summer shows to cancel for 2021
Ballymoney Show has become the first of the summer shows to cancel in Northern Ireland for 2021. The event, which...
Rural Life
New Zealand farmer urges farmers to put themselves first before their farm
A New Zealand dairy farmer who has spoken candidly about his battles with mental health urges farmers to put themselves...
Rural Life
2 major wildfires being fought by fire crews in Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor
Fire crews have been battling two separate wildfires that broke out across moorlands in south Devon. The first fire that...
Rural Life
New study reveals that around 2.4 million UK households are struggling to pay energy bills
Approximately 2.4 million households in the UK struggle to pay their energy bills each year according to new research compiled and...
Agri-Business
The price of low-cost: Irish food chain systems accused of ‘perpetuating rural poverty’
The modern low-cost food system “perpetuates rural poverty”, a Northern Ireland based rural development academic and lobbyist has warned. Rural...
Rural Life
HGV drivers reminded to check tyres following latest legislation change
The Countryside Alliance is encouraging owners of HGVs – including horseboxes and livestock carriers – to check their tyres following...
N.Ireland
Women in Science: Challenge yourself… you might just find a career you love
Get out of your comfort zone, get speaking at conferences, meeting people and trying new things, one of Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
‘Ag Science might not be ‘sexy’ …but you’d be a fool not to follow your interests’
Ag science might not be as “sexy” as some other fields, but follow your interests and you’ll be rewarded with...
N.Ireland
Driver of 4×4 towing trailer sought following hit-and-run incident
The driver of a 4×4 which was towing a “distinctive” flatbed trailer is being sought by members of the Police...
N.Ireland
Agricultural Wages Board announces pay increase for NI farm workers
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced a pay increase for agricultural workers which amounts to a 1% increase...
Rural Life
Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind
More than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day...
Agri-Business
Sommet to lead the way on ‘new digital era’ for shows
Directors of one of Europe’s largest specialist livestock shows – Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) – have announced plans to embark...
Rural Life
RHASS gives update on 2021 Royal Highland Show plans
The Royal Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has spoken about the current planning situation for the 2021 Royal Highland Show....
Agri-Business
‘Surprises planned’ for special 30th Sommet de l’Élevage show
Major European agricultural show Sommet de l’Élevage (Livestock Summit) is hoping to hit 100,000 visitors as it becomes a four-day event...
Rural Life
New world record price of £28,455 fetched for a sheepdog at auction
A sale of sheepdogs at Dolgellau Mart in Wales brought with it a world record sale for a working sheepdog...
Rural Life
2021 Turriff show cancelled due to 'continued uncertainty' around Covid-19
Organisers of the Turriff Show in Scotland have announced that the event will not run in 2021 as planned due...
