Environment
Farmers asked for views on reintroducing wildcats in Devon
Devon farmers are being asked to share their thoughts via survey on the viability of reintroducing wildcats into the county....
Rural Life
Rural Life
‘Much loved’ father of three died following farm incident in NI
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has confirmed that it is continuing to “make enquiries” in relation...
Arable
Swindon: Appeal for info after damage to crops by abandoned vehicle
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team is appealing for information after criminal damage to crops in a field just outside Swindon,...
N.Ireland
Irish team arrive in Estonia for 69th World Ploughing Contest
The Irish team have arrived in Tartu, Estonia for the 69th World Ploughing Contest (WPC) that will get underway next...
Sheep
Derby: Woman charged after 2 dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman from Derby has been charged with being the owner of two dog that got loose and killed 15...
Rural Life
Child rescued from floating hay bale on Grand Union Canal
A child sat on a hay bale floating on the Grand Union Canal has been rescued by Leicestershire Fire and...
Rural Life
Kent rural crime team recovers items worth over £2m in 2024
Kent Police’s rural crime team has now recovered suspected stolen items worth more than £2 million since the start of...
Rural Life
Wiltshire rural crime team reports rise in GPS thefts
Wiltshire Police’s rural crime team has reported a recent increase in thefts of GPS systems from farm machinery. The Wiltshire...
Rural Life
Farmer-led TB study shows badger vaccination is ‘achievable’
A farmer-led study based in Cornwall has found that badger vaccination for bovine tuberculosis (TB) is “practically achievable”. The report was...
Machinery
Newark: World record attempt for gathering of MF 135 tractors
This year’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will see a world record attempt for the largest gathering of Massey...
Agri-Business
Denbighshire on-farm meeting to focus on enhancing cow mobility
An on-farm meeting in Denbighshire this month will focus on what steps to take when looking to enhance cow mobility....
Agri-Business
'Incidents are happening too frequently' in farming - injury lawyer
A personal injury lawyer has said “incidents are happening too frequently” in farming, and more needs to be done to...
Rural Life
RNLI lifeboats called to 20 cows in water near Mevagissey
Approxmiately 20 cows were reported to be in the water near Chapel Point close to Mevagissey, with Royal National Lifeboat...
N.Ireland
NI rural crime figures still ‘deeply concerning’ despite drop – MP
The latest Northern Ireland rural crime figures are “still deepy concerning” despite a decrease of over 20% in the cost...
Arable
Damage to crops in East Dorset field causes 'significant financial impact'
Dorset Police’s rural crime team has said criminal damage to crops in a field in East Dorset has had a...
Rural Life
Wyn and Enid Davies win FUW award for filming 'horrific' bovine TB process
Wyn and Enid Davies have won the FUW Bob Davies Memorial Award for allowing the filming of the “horrific process”...
Machinery
Quad bike and Ford tractor stolen from properties in 'close proximity' in Dorset
A quad bike and a blue Ford tractor have been stolen from twoproperties in close proximity to each other in...
Rural Life
Cost of rural crime in Scotland increased by nearly 35% last year
The cost of rural crime in Scotland has increased by nearly 35% as criminals become more organised and “sophisticated”, according...
