Rachel Birch

2.5m awarded to university led net zero research into agri sector
2.5m awarded to university led net zero research into agri sector

A new project aimed at developing a common accounting framework for the UK farming and food sector to measure and...

Morrisons introduces ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ by offering farmers 25% off in café
Morrisons introduces ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ by offering farmers 25% off in café

Morrisons launches ‘Tractor Tuesdays’, introducing a 25% discount for farmers in all its cafés every week on from December 3,...

NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants
NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern following the government’s confirmation this week that it will temporarily suspend 76...

Rural Support launches farm succession awareness roadshow
Rural Support launches farm succession awareness roadshow

Farm support charity, Rural Support, has launched a series of awareness sessions to assist Northern Ireland’s farming families in succession...

Govt grants £57m in flood relief payments to farmers  
Govt grants £57m in flood relief payments to farmers  

£57.5 million worth of flood relief payments has been awarded to farmers devastated by the flooding in the last fortnight...

Robot dog deployed in Cornwall soil health trial
Robot dog deployed in Cornwall soil health trial

A Cornish farmer is trialling a number of agri-tech related initiatives in partnership with the University of Plymouth, which are...

Video of tractor driving through flooded high street leads to arrest
Video of tractor driving through flooded high street leads to arrest

Tenbury Police have confirmed that a 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving following...

Police apprehend stolen gator following motorway chase
Police apprehend stolen gator following motorway chase

Police in North Yorkshire were engaged in a helicopter and vehicle chase in the early hours of Sunday morning (November...

Police warrant executed for illegal wildlife trade of birds’ eggs
Police warrant executed for illegal wildlife trade of birds’ eggs

South Yorkshire Police has confirmed the execution of a warrant relating to the illegal wildlife trade of birds’ eggs in...

NFU Mutual: Cost of farm fires exceeded £110m last year
NFU Mutual: Cost of farm fires exceeded £110m last year

The cost of farm fires increased by 37% from £80.4 million in 2022 to an estimated £110.3 million last year,...

Seven sheep die in hit and run incident in North Yorkshire
Seven sheep die in hit and run incident in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police are currently investigating a spate of recent rural crime incidents, including the theft of £100,000 worth of...

Funding granted to food waste project tackling farm surpluses
Funding granted to food waste project tackling farm surpluses

A new initiative enabling farmers to sell surplus produce to community organisations has received an award nomination, as well as...

Food processing plays ‘significant role’ in sustainable diet – professor
Food processing plays ‘significant role’ in sustainable diet – professor

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland hosted its annual nutrition lecture at Ulster University (UU) on Wednesday, November 20, to...

£50k raised in memory of Isaac Roxborough for Air Ambulance NI
£50k raised in memory of Isaac Roxborough for Air Ambulance NI

£50,650 has been raised in various fundraising events for the charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI), in memory of Isaac...

Report: £95m worth of forestry sold in UK this year – down 55%
Report: £95m worth of forestry sold in UK this year – down 55%

According to The UK Forest Market Report 2024,  £95.4 million worth of forestry was listed for sale in the UK in...

Budget is a ‘kick in the teeth’ to farmers – NFU president
Budget is a ‘kick in the teeth’ to farmers – NFU president

NFU president, Tom Bradshaw, addressed protesters at the opening of the organisation’s mass lobby in London yesterday, urging the government...

The New York Times ranks Kerrygold as the best butter
The New York Times ranks Kerrygold as the best butter

In an article reviewing the best butters available in the US, The New York Times has ranked Kerrygold as the...

NI farm payments rely on Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – MP
NI farm payments rely on Soil Nutrient Health Scheme – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart is encouraging farmers across Northern Ireland to participate in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS),...