Rural Life
NFU Mutual appoints new non-executive director
NFU Mutual has appointed Sarah Simpson to its board as a non-executive director with effect from September 2, 2024. The...
Rural Life
Environment
Scotland: New National Park proposed for Galloway
Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried...
Rural Life
Appeal for info after sheep found 'disembowelled' in Shrivenham
Rural crime officers are appealing for information after a sheep was found “disembowelled” in Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire....
Agri-Business
LLA launches third year of MartSafe training for livestock mart staff
The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has launched the third year of MartSafe, its in-person training programme for livestock market staff....
Rural Life
Meinir Howells crowned Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
Meinir Howells has today (Thursday, July 25) been announced as the 26th winner of the National Farmer’ Union of Wales...
Rural Life
19-year-old motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor in Kent
A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor in Sissinghurst, Kent. Kent Police said the incident occurred...
Rural Life
Power company urges farmers to be safe with machinery near overhead cables
UK Power Networks is urging farmers to stay safe and take care with farm machinery near overhead cables as they...
Rural Life
One in 11 people globally faced hunger in 2023 – UN
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, which is equivalent to one in 11 people globally and one in...
Rural Life
Farming Minister to attend NSA Sheep Event next week
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner is set to attend next week’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event. The event will take...
N.Ireland
Scottish funeral director unveils Land Rover Defender hearse
William Purves Funeral Directors in Scotland has unveiled a custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to...
Rural Life
Canine DNA kits to be given to those in 'hotspot areas' for dog attacks - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said a project using canine DNA technology from livestock attacks is taking its...
Rural Life
TyreSafe launches tyre safety campaign for Farm Safety Week
UK tyre safety charity, TyreSafe, has launched the ‘Have a Happy Harvest Campaign’ to emphasise the importance of tyre maintenance...
N.Ireland
Ireland and UK ‘attractive destinations’ for stolen trailers – TER
Ireland and the UK are “attractive destinations” for stolen trailers, according to the Equipment Register (TER) – Europe’s largest database...
Rural Life
Llandysul farmer fined £6k for not adhering to cattle regulations
A Llandysul farmer has been fined a total of £6,091.59 for breaches of cattle regulations, Ceredigion County Council has said....
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru seeks farmer feedback on water quality regulations
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has launched an online survey for farmers to feedback their experiences of...
N.Ireland
HSENI: Attitudes on farm safety and risk-taking need ‘major rethink’
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has said that this year’s statistics on farm deaths and accidents...
Agri-Business
Drop in livestock numbers would 'irreparably damage' Welsh industry - HCC
The chair of Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said that any contraction in livestock numbers would irreparably...
N.Ireland
DAERA launches consultation on review of the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, July 22) launched a consultation to inform a...
