Rural Life
160 cows evacuated to safety after barn catches fire in Cumbria
160 cows had to be evacuated to safety this morning (December 4), after a fire broke out in a barn...
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Rural Life
How does Brexit affect travelling abroad with your pets?
As the UK has officially now left the EU, rules surrounding the travelling of pets has now changed in light...
Arable
Northern Ireland arable conference moves online for 2021
Major Northern Ireland arable conference, the Agronomy and Business Management Conference for Arable Growers, is set to go digital for 2021....
Agri-Business
Latest accounts show 40% increase in profits at Skea Eggs
Co. Tyrone egg firm Skea Eggs has reported a 43% increase in profits compared to the year before with profit...
Rural Life
2 quadbikes and a scrambler bike among items stolen in farm theft in Surrey
An appeal for information has been launched by police in Surrey after a burglary on a farm in Farnham has...
Beef
How badly does a bovine TB breakdown affect a farmer's mental health?
It has long been recognised in farming circles that a bovine TB breakdown has multiple consequences, such as loss of...
N.Ireland
AFBI warns farmers of the risks posed by certain ornamental plants to sheep
As the winter months continue, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants to make farmers aware of the risk of...
Sheep
NSA launches new Breakfast Club to inform and update sheep farmers
With the start of 2021 set to bring change and uncertainty to the UK’s sheep sector, the National Sheep Association...
Beef
AHDB launches £1.5 million campaign to showcase British meat and dairy
This January, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch a new £1.5 million “Eat Balanced” TV-led advertising campaign,...
N.Ireland
Bird cull zone introduced in NI following detection of Avian Influenza in commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer Dr. Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures, including a bird cull zone, following suspicion...
N.Ireland
Chestnutt: Let’s use 2021 to show what the public can gain from backing NI farming
2020 has certainly been challenging for everyone and as we enter a new year, however, it’s important that as a...
Rural Life
New report shows the importance of game shooting to the Welsh public
“I am more active, and more engaged with nature and conservation due to my involvement in country sports,” said Sarah...
Rural Life
New partnership formed to combat fly-tipping in Scotland
Over the Covid-19 lockdown period, fly-tipping has remained a major cause of concern and anger to the rural communities of...
Machinery
Merlo introduces new ‘Waste Manager’ bulk handler
Merlo has aimed its sights at the burgeoning waste and recycling sector with the introduction of Waste Manager. However, it...
Machinery
New agricultural tyres on the market from Michelin
Tyre manufacturer Michelin has introduced five new dimensions within its popular RoadBib agricultural tyre range, more than doubling the number...
Rural Life
4.3ac site for sale in Scotland with active car park
Property consultancy Galbraith is handling the sale of a prime 4.3ac site with an active car park at Arrochar, Argyll...
Agri-Business
DAERA to run EU Exit awareness event next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in its...
Machinery
John Deere announces engine collaboration with Deutz
John Deere Power Systems and Deutz have announced plans to jointly develop and source components for a low horsepower range...
