Rural Life
Tractor collides with train carrying 40 people in Lancashire
A train carrying 40 passengers and a tractor collided at a level crossing earlier today (Tuesday, September 5), British Transport...
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Rural Life
Pics: Pembrokeshire County Show winners 2023
The Pembrokeshire County Show awards acknowledge people in Pembrokeshire, Wales, working in agriculture across a variety of categories. Th awards...
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Future Farming Expo Scotland confirms speakers for the event
The organisers of Future Farming Expo Scotland have released the line-up of speakers for the event – which takes place...
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Food inflation at its lowest point since September 2022
Food inflation has dropped to 11.5% in August, down 13.4% in July, meaning it is now at its lowest point...
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Farm business fined £60k following fatal electrocution
A farm has been fined £60,000 following the the death of a man who was electrocuted on the site while...
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Appeal for info after man dies in crash with agricultural vehicle
Gwent Police has issued an appeal for information after a man died following a road traffic collision with an agricultural...
Environment
Extreme weather is the 'new normal' - WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that extreme weather is the “new normal” and in some countries temperatures have...
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RH&W seeks new chairperson
UK-wide industry group, Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W), is accepting applications for a new chair. The new chair will replace...
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Teen sustains 'potentially life-changing injuries' in tractor crash
A 19-year-old has sustained “potentially life-changing injuries” following a crash between a car and a tractor, Devon & Cornwall Police...
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Met Office issues yellow thunderstorm and wind warnings
The UK Met Office has issued Status Yellow thunderstorm and wind warnings for parts of the country tomorrow (Friday, August...
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Hartpury College receives £2.4m in funds for post-GCSE ag courses
Hartpury College is set to receive a total of £2.4 million for the development of facilities and the purchase of...
Beef
Highland cattle help wetland reserve by grazing vegetation
Highland cattle have been brought in to trim the vegetation on the nesting grounds of lapwing at Arundel Wetland Centre...
Environment
Scotland launches plan to control bird flu in wild birds
The Scottish government has today (Friday, August 11) published a new response plan to deal with the issues posed by...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference seeks 3 new directors
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is seeking three new directors to “help shape the future of the organisation”. The OFC,...
N.Ireland
UK to investigate potential for vertical farms in space
A project centred on developing vertical farms fit for space exploration has received a research grant of up to £75,000...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
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New video for farmers promotes sepsis awareness
A new video aimed at raising awareness of sepsis and its symptoms in farming and rural communities has been launched...
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Appeal for witnesses after man airlifted to hospital following tractor crash
Suffolk Constabulary has issued an appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a tractor and a lorry. The...
