Agri-Business
Rural road deaths 72% higher than urban roads - NFU Mutual
Rural insurer NFU (National Farmers Union) Mutual has today (Tuesday, December 5) announced plans for a Code for Countryside Roads,...
NFU Mutual
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru announces Mark Davies as Livestock Champion of the Year
Mark Davies has been announced as the winner of the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cyrmu) and MFU Mutual’s...
Agri-Business
3 postgrad agri students receive Centenary Awards from NFU Mutual
Three postgraduate agricultural students from across the UK have been selected to receive Centenary Awards from the National Farmers’ Union...
Agri-Business
Number of farmers with a succession plan has not risen in 3 years - survey
Less than half of farmers have a succession plan and the percentage has not risen in three years, according to...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru seeks 9th winner of Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year award
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) and NFU Mutual are seeking this year’s Livestock Champion, who...
Dairy
The search is on for NFU Cymru's Dairy Stockperson of the Year
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) is seeking the winner of its Dairy Stockperson of the...
Other
New video for farmers promotes sepsis awareness
A new video aimed at raising awareness of sepsis and its symptoms in farming and rural communities has been launched...
Agri-Business
51% rise in rural crime in NI ‘disappointing’ – UFU
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by 50.7% last year to £2.5 million, according to the latest...
Agri-Business
22% rise in rural crime in 2022 - report
Rural crime increased by 22.1% in 2022 to £49.5 million, according to an NFU Mutual report published today (Tuesday, August...
Rural Life
New signs raise awareness of walking through fields with cattle
NFU Mutual has produced new signs that farmers can use to caution members of the public walking on their land...
Rural Life
High production costs leading to poor mental health - survey
The rising cost of production has contributed to the poor mental health of farmers and food producers, according to a...
Rural Life
Cost of GPS theft doubled in first 4 months of the year - NFU Mutual
New figures from the rural insurance branch of the National Farmers Union (NFU Mutual) show that the cost of GPS...
Rural Life
Machinery collisions 50% more likely during summer harvest time
New research has shown that collisions between agricultural machinery and third parties are 52% more likely between the start of...
N.Ireland
Farm safety needs to be prioritised in lead up to summer
Calls have been made for increased farm safety and vigilance in the run up to silage season and summer 2023....
Other
Applications now open for agri travel scholarship
Applications for the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship, supported by the insurance branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Mutual),...
Agri-Business
Cost of GPS theft up 30% on last year - NFU Mutual
The cost of GPS theft has gone up 30% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period...
Rural Life
NFYFC launches rural crime training for young farmers
A new training course aimed at helping farmers handle and prevent rural crime has been developed by the National Federation...
Agri-Business
Call for NI dog owners to be alert around livestock this Easter
NFU Mutual has called for dog owners to be responsible with their pets around livestock over the Easter holidays, as...
