N.Ireland
NI rural crime figures still ‘deeply concerning’ despite drop – MP
The latest Northern Ireland rural crime figures are “still deepy concerning” despite a decrease of over 20% in the cost...
NFU Mutual
Rural Life
Cost of rural crime in Scotland increased by nearly 35% last year
The cost of rural crime in Scotland has increased by nearly 35% as criminals become more organised and “sophisticated”, according...
N.Ireland
Cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland falls by over 20% – report
The cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland fell by 21.3% last year to an estimated £2 million, according to...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual appoints new non-executive director
NFU Mutual has appointed Sarah Simpson to its board as a non-executive director with effect from September 2, 2024. The...
Rural Life
Student trio secures £5,000 sustainability-focused bursary for wine
A trio of students have secured a £5,000 sustainability-focused bursary from NFU Mutual for their wine research. The Enhancing Vineyard...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to take measures to prevent 'devastating farm fires'
NFU Mutual is urging farmers and agricultural contractors to take extra prevention measures before this year’s harvest to prevent “devastating...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual to hold police training day to tackle farm machinery theft
NFU Mutual will host a police training day next week with the aim of helping officers tackle rising farm machinery...
Rural Life
'New wave' of GPS thefts is 'incredibly alarming' - NFU Mutual
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has said that a “new wave” of GPS thefts is “incredibly alarming”, and has issued a...
Other
Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data...
Other
NFU Mutual award pays for 75% of agri-postgrad course fees
NFU Mutual is urging aspiring masters and PhD students to apply for its Centenary Award, which pays up to 75%...
Rural Life
UK's first livestock theft officer launches 'Operation Foldyard'
NFU Mutual has enabled the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) to recruit Martin Beck, who has 30 years of policing...
Rural Life
'Harvest rush' expected to bring a spike in crashes with agri-vehicles - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is warning drivers and other road users to take extra care over the coming months as the “harvest...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru searches for next Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has launched the search for this year’s winner of the Wales Woman...
Agri-Business
Farm shop owners urged to stay vigilant amid 'alarming' theft cases
NFU Mutual is urging farm shop owners to stay vigilant as its research shows “an alarming number of cases of...
Rural Life
Storm Kathleen could 'wreak havoc on properties' - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has warned that Storm Kathleen, which is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday, April 6), could potentially wreak “havoc...
Agri-Business
NFU Mutual warns of potential spike in rural road accidents over Easter
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has warned that Easter driving hazards could spark a surge in rural road traffic accidents. Driving...
Agri-Business
Entries open for NFU Mutual Inspirational Young Person Award
Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Young Person Award run by rural insurer NFU Mutual, which aims to celebrate...
Rural Life
NFU Mutual warns farmers of potential rise in dog attacks
With Easter set to see an increase in visitors to the countryside, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Mutual is reminding dog...
