N.Ireland
Machinery: Latest McConnel hedge trimmers built for durability
In time for the upcoming hedge cutting season, McConnel has introduced two new Hedge trimmers, the 72-Series and the heavier-duty...
Road Safety
Rural Life
'Harvest rush' expected to bring a spike in crashes with agri-vehicles - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is warning drivers and other road users to take extra care over the coming months as the “harvest...
N.Ireland
UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is seeking changes to the gross weight thresholds for tractor and equipment combinations allowed on...
Agri-Business
Rural road deaths 72% higher than urban roads - NFU Mutual
Rural insurer NFU (National Farmers Union) Mutual has today (Tuesday, December 5) announced plans for a Code for Countryside Roads,...
N.Ireland
NI road users asked to be mindful of farmers amid wet weather
Road users have been asked to be mindful of farmers and their working conditions as the wet weather continues across...
Rural Life
Machinery collisions 50% more likely during summer harvest time
New research has shown that collisions between agricultural machinery and third parties are 52% more likely between the start of...
N.Ireland
Three dead after collision involving farm equipment lorry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information on a fatal two-vehicle collision on the A5 near...
Rural Life
Safety on rural roads a priority in new government campaign
Drivers are being urged to think about safety on rural roads as the UK government launches its new THINK! campaign...
Rural Life
Almost 100 horses killed or injured on UK roads last year
New research from the British Horse Society (BHS) has revealed that 68 horses have died and 125 have been injured...
Rural Life
Tractor carrying 20 unstrapped bales stopped by police
A tractor carrying 20 unstrapped bales on a trailer was stopped by Staffordshire Roads Policing Unit yesterday (Thursday, December 29)....
Rural Life
Road safety on rural roads over the holidays
Road safety is always paramount. However, in particular at this time of the year, drivers of rural roads should exercise...
N.Ireland
Video: Tractor and car driver escape serious injury in head-on collision
A car driver had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on collision with a tractor and trailer outside...
Rural Life
Government launches new road safety campaign
People driving, walking and cycling are being encouraged to give space and be considerate to other road users in the...
Agri-Business
Farmers For Action calls for trailer licences to be scrapped in NI
Rural lobby group Farmers For Action has written to Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister calling for a decision made in Westminster...
N.Ireland
Authorities seek tractor driver following traffic light collision
Authorities in Northern Ireland are seeking to speak to the driver of a red tractor who had a collision with...
N.Ireland
Driver of 4×4 towing trailer sought following hit-and-run incident
The driver of a 4×4 which was towing a “distinctive” flatbed trailer is being sought by members of the Police...
N.Ireland
Farm worker convicted after straw bales incident leaves cyclist brain damaged
A farm worker has been convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after failing to secure a load of...
N.Ireland
Man taken to hospital following collision between car and tractor
An appeal for information has been made in relation to a collision which took place between a car and a...
