Rural Life
N.Ireland
‘No justification’ to ban hunting with dogs – Countryside Alliance
Agri-Business
UK-Gulf trade deal to increase export opportunities for farmers
N.Ireland
Rural areas ‘need young people who are resilient, adaptable and supportive’
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies launches safety campaign for NI supplier farms
N.Ireland
Court: Tyrone farmer convicted of animal welfare charges
A Tyrone farmer was sentenced today (Wednesday, April 20) at a court in Dungannon following “multiple welfare inspections” by the…
N.Ireland
UK govt moves to ease farm costs with red diesel duty cut
The UK government has announced a new support package today (Wednesday, May 20) that will see farmers and other agri-diesel…
N.Ireland
Work underway to restore rare temperate rainforest in Tyrone
Work is underway to restore one of Northern Ireland’s rarest and most precious woodland habitats, a temperate rainforest at Lenamore…
Arable
Defra-backed trial explores water management solution for peat soils
An on-farm trial is currently underway in Pawlett, Somerset, where a farmer-led project is exploring whether biochar-based underground drainage systems…
Environment
NFU welcomes report on how climate change impacts farming
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) new report ‘A Well-Adapted UK’ , which was…
Arable
New study shows potential for machinery co-operatives in Scotland
Scotland’s small-scale grain sector could benefit from the introduction of a machinery co-operative network. That’s according to a recent survey…
Beef
‘Very strong start’ to 2026 for Australian beef industry
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the beef industry had its “strongest start on record”…
Environment
Diageo backs global framework to ‘scale regenerative agriculture’
Diageo, alongside 39 other global food and drink organisations, has signed a shared declaration to support the development of regenerative…
Beef
Organic beef and sheep production is ‘wholly sustainable’ – farmer
Organic beef and sheep production can deliver sustainable levels of income while also adding to the enjoyment of farming in…
N.Ireland
AFBI confirms appointment of new CEO
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland has appointed Dr. Iain Williams as its new CEO. Dr. Williams…
Arable
Global wheat production levels coming under pressure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027. This decline…
Agri-Business
Tesco invites agri-tech innovators to take part in competition
Tesco has invited agri-tech innovators from around the world to apply for the 2026 Tesco Agri-tech Challenge, formerly known as…
Environment
Farmers urged to report slurry spills after incident kills over 1,500 fish
The Environment Agency (EA) has reminded farmers of the importance of reporting pollution incidents when farming following a situation in…