N.Ireland
‘Coping with the Pressures of Farming’ workshops to return for second year
Rural mental health charity Rural Support has announced the return of its ‘Coping with the Pressures of Farming’ workshops for...
Rural Life
Rural Life
John Deere Gator and power tools stolen in Suffolk theft
A John Deere Gator farm vehicle worth thousands of pounds and a selection of power tools have been stolen after...
Dairy
3 students announced as winners of the RABDF Farm Health Management Award
Students from Liverpool Vet School, Duchy College and Harper Adams University have beat off a bumper number of entries to...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to think ‘SAFE’ as slurry spreading period approaches
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging the region’s farmers to take simple safety measures when...
Rural Life
'We gave a clear warning that doing nothing was not an option' - Llanfrothen flooding
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) members in the northern area of Meirionnydd have expressed deep anger and frustration following...
N.Ireland
Public asked to be on alert following theft of 22 cattle
The public and members of the farming community have been asked to be on alert following the theft of 22...
Rural Life
First ever global list of essential veterinary medicines for livestock in pipeline
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and global animal welfare charity, Brooke will collaborate to create the first ever global list...
N.Ireland
Man in 60s hospitalised in Co. Tyrone tractor crash
A man is his 60s has been left in a critical condition following a crash between a lorry and a...
Rural Life
Appeal for info after thieves steal 31 breeding ewes from Powys farm
An appeal for information has been issued by police in Dyfed-Powys after 31 Mule cross Texel breeding ewes, which are thought...
N.Ireland
NI to provide vaccination centre transport for isolated rural dwellers
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have announced plans to help the region’s most...
Rural Life
River levels remain exceptionally high across England due to heavy rain
Flooding remains a threat to many areas in northern and central England after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on...
Rural Life
Devon student wins RABDF Dairy Student of the Year award
A final year student from Harper Adams University has beat off six other finalists and one of the highest number...
Rural Life
Severe flood warnings to remain in place across England for Storm Christoph
There remains a significant risk of flooding after heavy rain from Storm Christoph falling on already saturated ground led to...
Arable
Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021
The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister diagnosed with cancer
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed he has cancer. According to the News Letter, a tumour was discovered...
Rural Life
LEAF Open Farm Sunday announces plans for 2021
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) organisers of the farming industry’s annual open day, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS), has today...
Rural Life
CLA warns of crop damage caused by walkers not sticking to paths
Crops are being damaged nationwide as a result of walkers not keeping to public footpaths, the Country Land and Business...
Environment
NFU Cymru welcomes High Court ruling on general licences for bird control
NFU Cymru has welcomed the High Court ruling that Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) general licences to control wild birds are...
