N.Ireland
Heavy snow in Fermanagh halts agri activity
Heavy snow hit all of Co. Fermanagh overnight with many farmers unable to get out of their lanes until mid-morning....
Rural Life
Agri-Business
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...
N.Ireland
Changes to Fermanagh County Show format due to rising costs
This year’s Fermanagh County Show will not be held in the normal format, as various different factors have caused the...
Agri-Business
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate
The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
Rural Life
Pregnant sheep killed in Flintshire dog attack
A sheep in lamb has been killed after a dog attack in Flintshire, North Wales Police (NWP) has said. A...
Rural Life
NFU president: Politicians must 'put a plan in place' for home-grown food
The new president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that it is a “challenging time” for agriculture in...
Rural Life
RSABI Health Hut nurse selected for Queen's Nurse Award
A community nurse working for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) has been selected for the Queen’s Nurse Award....
Rural Life
HSE safety campaign focuses on dangers of livestock
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has relaunched its ‘Your Farm, Your Future’ campaign with a focus on the dangers...
Rural Life
Partnership gives people with disabilities new route into agriculture
A new partnership has formed between The MacRobert Trust and Inclusive Farm to provide people with disabilities or additional needs...
N.Ireland
£3,000 worth of farm machinery stolen in Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are investigating the theft of £3,000 worth of farm machinery in Co. Derry....
Rural Life
Dorset Police investigates stolen burnt out tractor
Dorset Police is investigating the theft of a tractor after it was found burnt out at a farm in Verwood....
Agri-Business
Closure of small abattoir in Yorkshire Dales looms
The only small abattoir in Yorkshire Dales, McIntyre meats, is set to close on March 27. The closure of the...
Rural Life
Aberystwyth University receives £5m to solve rural challenges
A partnership led by Aberystwyth University has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural...
Agri-Business
95% of farmers under 40 say poor mental health is a big problem
95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 have cited poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden...
Agri Politics
Conservative Party loses rural support as Labour moves ahead - poll
The Conservative Party has experienced a 25-point drop in rural support as support for Labour increases, according to the results...
Rural Life
Farming couple urges caution when working with livestock
A farming couple has issued a warning through the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) for people to be aware...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Government
Scottish snare trap ban progresses past Stage 2
A ban on the use of snare traps in Scotland has moved passed Stage 2 of its parliamentary journey. As...
