Rural Life
Allergic to cow’s milk? Commission says Santa’s milk and cookies could still be on the menu
Allergic to cow’s milk? According to the European Commission, cookies, chocolate and cakes could still be on the menu for...
Rural Life
Rural Life
'Over 40 people have died on farms - it’s time to make a change' - FUW
Over 40 people have been killed on farms in the UK this year according to fatality notifications from the Health...
N.Ireland
Dodds announces new Assured Skills Academy for welding
Economy Minister for Northern Ireland, Diane Dodds, has announced a new Assured Skills Academy for welding at South West College....
Agri-Business
Queen’s University scientists partner with GBBO star for festival bid
The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with Belfast-born Great British Bake Off...
N.Ireland
AgriLand’s ultimate Christmas gift guide
What do you buy for the person who seemingly doesn’t need anything? We know farmers are a tricky bunch to...
Rural Life
BVA issues warning to pet owners about potential poisoning hazards
Vets are advising pet owners to be extra careful in keeping chocolate, mince pies, puddings and festive decorations well out...
Rural Life
OFC aims to help break down barriers around diversity, equality and inclusion
This year’s crop of Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholars are better equipped to ensure and promote the importance of diversity,...
Rural Life
15 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in the Cotswolds
Police have launched an appeal for information after a dog attack killed 15 sheep and seriously injured four others on...
Rural Life
New rules for pet travel in 2021 for those leaving Britain
Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or...
Agri-Business
Covid-19: Calls for NI meat plant workers to be prioritised in vaccine roll-out
A key Stormont committee has urged Northern Ireland’s Health Minister to ensure meat-processing sector workers are prioritised in plans to...
Rural Life
2t of fresh meat found to be cut and packed from car wash workshop
Over 2t of fresh meat was found to be cut and packed from the workshop of a carwash in Wiltshire....
N.Ireland
HSENI releases 42,000 ‘Avoid Harm on the Farm’ child safety calendars
The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), Robert Kidd, has launched the ‘Avoid Harm...
Rural Life
Poots and Swann launch new social support scheme for rural areas
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots and Minister of Health Robin Swann MLA have jointly...
Agri-Business
RUAS announces new date for the 2021 Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has announced that the 2021 Balmoral Show will move from its usual May date...
N.Ireland
Final call issued for Livingstone Christmas Virtual Tractor Run entries
Organisers of the 9th Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run, which is taking place virtually this year due to the ongoing Covid-19...
Rural Life
France introducing tax credits for farmers no longer using glyphosate
Farmers in France that declare they no longer use glyphosate will be granted temporary tax credits. The French Ministry for...
Environment
Farmers recognise their role in reducing emissions, says UFU
Following the release of the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) sixth carbon budget, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that reducing...
Rural Life
Tractor towing a trailer crashes through the front of a house
A tractor which was towing a trailer has smashed through the front of a house on the B5062 in Telford...
