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...
Rural Roads
Rural Life
Safety on rural roads a priority in new government campaign
Drivers are being urged to think about safety on rural roads as the UK government launches its new THINK! campaign...
Opinion
Banning tractors from UK roads is total folly
The latest soundings from Whitehall would indicate that the Government is toying with the idea of banning farmers from driving...
N.Ireland
£10m announced to improve Northern Ireland's rural roads
Northern Ireland is to benefit from a £10m investment to improve the condition of the rural roads there, the Minister...
Rural Life
Stuck behind a tractor for 2 miles? It's really not costing you much time
Being stuck behind a tractor really won’t cost you that much time, motorists are being told as the number of...
Rural Life
Drivers to decide 'correct' speed (within limit) on rural roads
New road signs will show speed limits on rural roads, but they will also leave it up to drivers to...
Rural Life
Laois farmers could be paid to salt roads this Christmas
Laois County Council are to consider paying farmers to use their tractors to spread salt on local roads, as requested...
