N.Ireland
Lack of allotments and community gardens highlighted
The lack of allotments and community gardens on the island of Ireland was highlighted recently, at a meeting of community...
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N.Ireland
Rural schools play role in farm safety initiative
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has said it is being supported by over 430 rural and special...
Rural Life
Rural crime down by almost 30% - NFU report
The latest rural crime report by National Farmer’s Union (NFU) Mutual shows the cost of rural crime in County Durham...
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...
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...
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
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 -...
N.Ireland
Farm safety: Would you consider a camera to monitor PTO drive?
In the wake of the recent Farm Safety Week in Northern Ireland, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) is encouraging the...
N.Ireland
NI farm safety: Keep children safe during busy season
As part of Farm Safety Week this week, the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) is reminding the farming community to keep...
N.Ireland
‘I would always be out’: NI sheep farmer shares his story ahead of pride
“I knew I wanted to work with animals and then my parents said, why not start a farm, and I...
Rural Life
Lack of rural connectivity holding UK farming back - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that the lack of rural connectivity is holding UK farming back. This is...
N.Ireland
Rory Best urges public to respect outdoor spaces used for agriculture
As a well-known farmer and former international rugby player, Rory Best, is adding his voice to the 2022 ‘Right Side...
N.Ireland
Police detect smuggled kerosene and green diesel in rural crime sting
Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), An Garda Síochána (Republic of Ireland) conducted a number of...
N.Ireland
North-south agreement to protect heritage of old farm buildings
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to protect vernacular heritage such as old farm buildings across the entire island of Ireland...
Rural Life
£96 billion package to transform Britain’s rail network
The ‘biggest ever’ government investment in Britain’s rail network has been announced by government today, Thursday, November 18. Transforming connectivity,...
Rural Life
Rural crime survey launched by the Countryside Alliance
The second in a series of rural crime surveys has been launched to gain further insight into what farming and...
N.Ireland
‘Life Beyond’ programme will make a real difference – LMC
Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is highlighting the extremely important work that will be...
Rural Life
Farmer comes up with unique way to get revenge on driver who blocked his gate
A farmer in Wales has come up with a unique way to get back at a driver who blocked access...
