Government
Vets providing disease surveillance in farm animals to receive 30% pay increase
Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish ministers will receive a near 30%...
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Rural Life
South Yorkshire: Quad bikes to boost rural crime crackdown
South Yorkshire Police has said the introduction of two new quad bikes into its motorcycle and rural crime team has...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of farm effluent pollution
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined at Omagh Magistrates’ Court in relation to farm effluent pollution. 23-year-old...
Forestry
Forestry and Land Scotland seeks to future-proof iconic tree species
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is aiming to future-proof the country’s most iconic tree species through collecting seeds from the...
Agri-Business
VMD recalls Kexxtone continuous-release intraruminal cattle devices
The Veteinrary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a recall notice for all in-date batches of Kexxtone 32.4g continuous-release intraruminal devices...
N.Ireland
Ballyhivistock flock dispersal sale set for Ballymena Market
Due to sudden illness, the Ballyhivistock Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest adult flocks are being offered up for sale at...
N.Ireland
Number of GB dairy producers drops by nearly 6%
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain has declined by nearly 6%, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Sheep
NSA report highlights sheep sector's 'positive role' in sustainable agriculture
A new report published by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has attempted to demonstrate the UK sheep sector’s positive role...
Rural Life
Tools worth £10,000 stolen from farm in Coddington
Power tools believed to be worth more than £10,000 have been stolen from a farm in Coddington, Cheshire Constabulary has...
Sheep
Awards handed out for 'valued industry contibutions' at NSA Sheep Event dinner
Valued industry contributions were honoured with awards at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event dinner last night (Monday, July...
Rural Life
Motorcyclist sustains 'life-threatening injuries' in tractor collision
A motorcyclist has sustained “life-threatening” injuries following a collision involving another motorcyclist and a tractor. Thames Valley Police is appealing...
N.Ireland
National Show of Blackface sheep planned for Ballymena Mart
Northern Ireland’s National Show of Blackface sheep will take place at Ballymena Mart next Monday, August 5. The event has...
N.Ireland
Threats to birdlife put Rathlin Island’s economy at risk – Muir
Minister for agriculture, environment and rural affairs, Andrew Muir, has said that threats to birdlife put Rathlin Island’s economy at...
Rural Life
Llandovery Sheep Festival to celebrate sheep farming and wool industry
Llandovery Sheep Festival will celebrate rural crafts, food and entertainment as well as sheep farming and the wool industry, organisers...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue restrictions could mean British breeders buy in Ireland
Bluetongue restrictions now prohibit the export of cattle and sheep from England, Scotland and Wales to the island of Ireland....
Agri-Business
35% of farmers intend to grow their business in the next 5 years - survey
35% of farmers intend to grow their farming business in the next five years, while 49% intend to remain the...
Arable
Contract for 2025/26 sugar beet agreed by NFU Sugar and British Sugar
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Sugar and British Sugar have concluded negotiations and agreed a deal for the 2025/2026 sugar beet...
N.Ireland
Ayrshire cattle breeding – the South African experience
Members of the World Ayrshire Cattle Federation visited Crumlin in Co. Antrim to view the renowned Ravenhill herd of John...