N.Ireland
Farmers are the true custodians of the soil
December 5 this year was World Soil Day. I hope it provided members of the general public everywhere with the...
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Rural Life
44ac of agricultural land for sale enjoys substantial road frontage
Shooter property services brings to the market excellent agricultural land on 44ac, along with a two-storey dwelling and outbuildings. Located...
N.Ireland
Farmers are the true custodians of the soil
December 5 this year was World Soil Day. I hope it provided members of the general public everywhere with the...
Environment
4-day biogas training course comes to Fermanagh
The Centre for Renewable Energies and Sustainable Technologies (CREST) is welcoming German biogas network, IBBK Biogas, to its facilities in...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland announces additional family membership
Partners and children of NFU Scotland members can now be added – at no cost – to farming or crofting...
Opinion
Farmers are the true custodians of the soil
December 5 this year was World Soil Day. I hope it provided members of the general public everywhere with the opportunity...
Dairy
US dairy farmers are leaving the industry in their droves
Approximately 600 milk producers have left the dairy industry in the state of Wisconsin over the past 12 months. “This...
Environment
Recommendations unchanged for agronomists after blight research
At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Agronomists’ Conference 2018 earlier this month, attendees were presented with the results...
Rural Life
Young farmer's disability payment reinstated
A 20-year-old young farmer is celebrating the reinstatement of disability support which had helped her cope with epilepsy to pursue...
Dairy
Muller appoints new commercial director
Britain’s leading producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products has appointed Brendan Power as...
Rural Life
NFYFC to host first ever Oxford Farming Conference fringe event
Young people are set to share their views on how the next generation feel about the future of agriculture at a...
Environment
Farmers urged to take part in the 2019 Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers across the country are being urged to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), which is back...
Rural Life
Former NFU president awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours
Former National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours announced today. Meurig...
Rural Life
Police warning after spate of quad thefts in South Wales
Police in Carmarthenshire have urged quad bike owners to ensure theirs is kept securely, amid a spate of ATV thefts...
Rural Life
Pranksters armed with cattle prod target pedestrians on Boxing Day
Police in Omagh have confiscated an electric cattle prod which pranksters used to terrorise members of the public on Boxing...
Environment
UFU: ‘Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia’
Genuine working partnerships must be at the heart of any plans to tackle ammonia in Northern Ireland, according to the...
Rural Life
Excellent potential on 208ac livestock and arable farm near Fife
Situated in the historic county of Fife is Scotstarvit farm, an attractive livestock and amenity holding on 208.23ac in total. Fetching...
Rural Life
210 lambs stolen in West Dorset
Police in West Dorset are appealing for information after a large number of lambs were stolen from a field near...
