N.Ireland
AgriSearch seeks independent farmer to become trustee
AgriSearch has today (Thursday, August 10) announced an opening for an independent farmer trustee to join the board. The successful...
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Government
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland's landmass - report
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural...
Rural Life
Farmers and footballers join forces to focus on mental health
A new collaboration between the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and the DPJ Foundation...
N.Ireland
Donaghmore Horticultural Community hoping to expand
Despite the poor weather of late, the picturesque village of Donaghmore in south Co. Tyrone is awash with colour right...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigate theft of 12 sheep in Fermanagh
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating the theft of 12 sheep in Co. Fermanagh. The PSNI has...
Rural Life
BVA launches menopause hub to help keep vets in profession
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a menopause hub with the aim of keeping “highly skilled vets” in the...
N.Ireland
UFU warns about GPS theft after four farm robberies
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to be “extra vigilant” of rural theft after reports of GPS equipment...
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Hedgerow managing tips that ‘benefit’ the environment
Farmers can make small changes to hedgerow management to benefit the environment, according to an adviser with the College of...
Rural Life
Minister drives tractor to Westminster in support of Len's Light
Minister of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, Mark Spencer, has shown his support for farming and rural communities by...
Rural Life
Watch: Farming, friendship and foot-and-mouth in upcoming film
An upcoming film tells the tale of a Devon farmer’s friendship with his local vet against the backdrop of the...
Rural Life
'Charming' rural cottage on 92ac site brought to the market
A “charming” rural stone cottage, a byre and a plot of almost 92ac of land suitable for livestock has been...
Rural Life
First heat-health alert issued for 6 regions in England
The first heat-health alert has been issued and applies to six regions of England. The UK’s Met Office and the...
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
Survey shows 93% believe Britain's countryside is part of 'national heritage'
New research shows that an overwhelming number of people are “incredibly proud” of the British countryside. The results of a...
Agri-Business
New £7m funding boost to grow rural economy
The UK government today (Tuesday, June 6) unveiled a £7 million plan to ensure remote areas and rural communities will...
Government
Rural support for Conservative Party drops by 18% - survey
A new survey released by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) and Survation has revealed an 18% fall in...
Agri-Business
NFU seeks feedback on machinery theft discussion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking feedback from its stakeholders on agricultural machinery and equipment theft. The Home Office...
Rural Life
BACP advice included in govt report on rural mental health
Advice from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has been included in a governmental report on rural mental...
