Rural Life
NI's rural communities will be harder hit by cost-of-living crisis - Blair
Alliance party politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Northern Ireland (MLA) John Blair has said that while poverty...
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Other
First Criminal Behaviour Order issued for poaching in Yorkshire
A man from North Yorkshire has been issued a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for poaching offences on private farmland in...
Rural Life
Back British Farming Day postponed following Queen's death
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has postponed this year’s Back British Farming Day as a mark of respect for Queen...
Dairy
FUW prepares to celebrate World Milk Day
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is gearing up to celebrate World School Milk Day, which is held on Wednesday,...
N.Ireland
Weather: Status Yellow rain warning issued for weekend
Met Éireann, the Republic of Ireland's national weather service, has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for rain for this...
Dairy
Specialist course created for aspiring dairy producers
A specialist course for aspiring dairy producers offering training and networking opportunities is open for applications. The Entrepreneurs in Dairying...
Beef
Welsh butchers prepare for world championships in the US
A team of talented Welsh butchers is primed and ready to represent Wales with great pride after an intensive period...
Rural Life
British vets call for stricter dog import rules amid health concerns
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a strong reminder to members of the public about the serious disease risks...
Rural Life
Welsh farmers raise concerns about proposed air ambulance base closures
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that its members are extremely concerned about the possible impacts of a...
N.Ireland
Farming with Dexter cattle in the African desert
When the Uys family from Shanahoe, Co. Laois in the Republic of Ireland visited their friend Danie Kotze’s farm in...
Rural Life
Infectious disease specialist to deliver keynote speech at BVA Members Day
Celebrated infectious disease specialist Prof. Joe Brownlie CBE has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the British Veterinary Association...
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Nominees sought for Sustainable agriculture award
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and Wynnstay Group Plc are calling for nominations for the Sustainable Agriculture award, recognising...
Rural Life
GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count
A rural business in the Cotswolds has received a special award for its contribution to the 2022 Game & Wildlife...
N.Ireland
NI rural communities experiencing a ‘perfect storm’
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has highlighted a number of issues, which he believes, has created a perfect storm for...
Rural Life
Drought threshold reached by large parts of England
The National Drought Group (NDG) has met to discuss the response to the driest summer in fifty years and the...
Rural Life
Tractor or jeep cab heating up? Here's a useful tip
With heatwave conditions set to continue this week, experts at UK-based Select Car Leasing, have the ultimate driving hack -...
Rural Life
Strutt and Parker to complete carbon audits on farms in Cairngorms
Strutt and Parker is helping the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) to deliver on a plan to address the climate...
Environment
UN: July 2022 was among warmest on record
This year saw one of the three warmest Julys on record, according to the United Nations (UN) weather agency. The...
