Rural Life
Bovine TB programme board members announced
The new Bovine TB Eradication Programme Board has been announced by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change...
Rural Life
Rural Life
New measures introduced to mitigate spread of BTV
UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, has today (Tuesday, September 17) set out further measures to mitigate the spread of...
N.Ireland
Man (50s) dies after quad incident in Co. Fermanagh
A man aged in his 50s has died following a single vehicle incident involving a quad in Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh....
N.Ireland
50 women tackle tractor pull for hub project
A ‘mighty’ team of 50 women has been put together to pull a tractor from Irvinestown to Ballinamallard today (Saturday,...
Beef
New Donegal vet practice aims to help with out-of-hours cover
A new locally owned large animal veterinary practice has opened in Inishowen to meet a growing demand for independent vet...
Rural Life
US confirms first human bird flu case without animal contact
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first US case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
N.Ireland
Thousands of Australian farmers protest at govt buildings
By Chris McCullough Over 2,000 Australian farmers gathered in front of the nation’s Parliament House in Canberra in the past...
N.Ireland
Court: Conviction for transporting unfit animal
A Dungannon man has been convicted at Omagh Court today (Monday, September 9) on one charge of transporting an animal...
Rural Life
Carmichael MP calls to rebuild local abattoirs across UK
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has spoken out in Parliament this week on the need to rebuild the network...
N.Ireland
Air Ambulance NI calls for support ahead of awareness week
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (NI) is drawing attention to a significant increase in the demand for its services ahead of...
Agri-Business
Take part in ICMSA/Agriland major new farmer survey
Agriland Media Group has partnered with the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) for a major new survey on the...
Rural Life
Changes to tenancy succession laws have come into effect
Changes to the Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) 1986 relating to tenancy succession laws in the UK, which were adopted under...
Dairy
Former monk runs ‘cow cuddling’ service for stress relief
Former monk, Grahame Barritt, has founded Wale’s first cow cuddling therapy service, ‘Cow Companions’, which offers people a chance to...
Rural Life
13-year-old girl charged with barn fire in Scottish Highlands
A 13-year-old female has been charged in connection with what has been described as a deliberate barn fire in the...
Rural Life
New course aims to educate dog owners to reduce livestock worrying
A new course educating owners to help reduce instances of dog attacks on livestock has been welcomed by the Welsh...
Rural Life
Much Wenlock: 6 fire appliances called to barn fire
Six fire appliances were mobilised to a barn fire in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, early this morning (Friday, August 30). Shropshire...
Rural Life
Man given community order for bringing grandchild on tractor
A man has been given a 12 month community order after he was spotted with one of his grandchildren in...
Sheep
Derbyshire: Woman fined after dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £750 after her dogs killed 15 sheep and injured a...
