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
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...
Sheep
Brecon venue prepares to host its first NSA Wales Border Early Ram Sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the Brecon Livestock Mart is prepared to host its first “brisk and buoyant”...
Rural Life
Derbyshire: Woman hospitalised after bales fall from tractor
Derbyshire Police was called to reports of a collision resulting in bales of hay falling from a tractor and hitting...
N.Ireland
Farm budget changes are ‘taking money’ from farmers – MLA
Sinn Féin MLA Delcan McAleer has expressed feelings of uncertainty towards plans to increase the minimum farm support claim size...
Environment
Final call issued to nominate 'curlew conservation heroes'
A final call has been issued for nominations to the North of England Curlew Conservation Awards, which closes for entries...
Rural Life
Flintshire: Appeal for info after dogs 'spook' dairy cattle
North Wales Police rural crime team is appealing for information after receiving reports of “spooked” dairy cattle in the Moor...
