Rural Life
UK vet found illegally importing puppies struck off
A vet convicted of illegally importing puppies has been struck off by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Greater...
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Agri-Business
Pig industry stalwart named as North-East farming hero
Well-known Scottish pig producer, Kevin Gilbert, has been named this year’s ‘Unsung Hero’ at Turriff Agricultural Show. Kevin was selected...
Machinery
Walking on water: New meaning for ‘floatation’ tyres
Tyre manufacturer Mitas is expected to stage a somewhat unusual demonstration at the upcoming Farm Progress Show in the US. The...
Rural Life
'Water bank' launched to help drought-stricken farmers
A new service designed to help match farmers and growers who urgently need water with neighbouring farm businesses who have...
Machinery
Epic lawn tractor journey is officially a world record
Prison officer Andy Maxfield’s journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End in Britain on an unmodified lawn tractor has been...
Machinery
Sales are up at Manitou but legal action still looms
Net sales for the first half of the year at Manitou Group were up 17%, compared with the same period...
Sheep
Gloucestershire alpaca could become pivotal TB test case
An award-winning alpaca breeder is battling the Government to keep her animal alive after it tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB). She argues that...
Machinery
New Dutch ‘systems tractor’ has all the kit; will it sell?
Specialist Dutch manufacturer Herder recently unveiled its new concept ‘systems tractor’. We previously brought you a ‘concept image’, prior to the machine’s...
Rural Life
Cows flocking to water tanker highlight impact of Oz drought
Recent images of hundreds of drought-stricken cows rushing to drink from a water tanker on the parched plains of Australia...
Pig/Poultry
New welfare code for laying hens and pullets published
A new welfare code laying hens and pullets has been published as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare...
Sheep
48 sheep stolen from Welsh agricultural university
Almost 50 sheep are thought to have been stolen from a mountain farm belonging to an agricultural university in Wales....
Agri-Business
Industry disputes claim lynx reintroduction has '100% landowner approval'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has disputed claims made by the Lynx UK Trust that it has “100% landowner approval”...
Rural Life
Video: Cows help ‘reel in’ wanted suspect in Florida
A herd of cows recently assisted local police officers in rounding up a suspect wanted by local authorities. Taking place...
Dairy
Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone
A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation. The laneways of Henry Stewart’s...
Dairy
Using fake grass to boost utilisation of the real stuff in Co. Tyrone
A Co. Tyrone dairyman has made use of a novel way to boost grass utilisation. The laneways of Henry Stewart’s...
Pig/Poultry
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
British farmers are set to benefit from a new trade deal as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following theft of 40 sheep in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for anyone with information regarding the theft of 40 sheep in...
N.Ireland
Appeal for information following theft of 40 sheep in Co. Down
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for anyone with information regarding the theft of 40 sheep in...
