Rural Life
Opposition to rural development is holding communities back - poll
A ‘not in my back yard’ state of mind from objectors to rural development is holding rural communities back, according...
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Rural Life
FCN partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to improve rural supports
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve the supports available...
Agri-Business
ESB makes post-tax profit of €868m in 2023
ESB made post-tax profit of €868 million in 2023 according to its latest financial statements for the year ended December...
Rural Life
Scottish govt aims to keep young people in rural areas
The Scottish government has said it is committed to working with Youth Scotland and the Young Islanders Network (YIN) to...
Agri-Business
Inventor James Dyson linked to purchase of Ballynatray House
Speculation is mounting that the historic Ballynatray House set in an estate spanning 850ac has been sold to British inventor...
Agri-Business
Agri sector among highest with expat employment rate
The agriculture and fisheries sector has been revealed to have one of the highest expat employment levels globally, employing over...
N.Ireland
Number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland doubles
2023 saw the number of dog attacks on livestock in Northern Ireland double compared to 2022 and 2021, according to...
Agri-Business
Watch: Calves break into young farmer’s Xbox room
A young farmer from Cornwall in the UK, was shocked to find his room destroyed by five calves, who broke...
N.Ireland
New attractions announced for the 155th Balmoral Show this May
With just four months to go until the 2024 event, Ulster Bank and the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) have...
Agri-Business
677,000 rural homes and businesses to get 'lightning-fast' broadband
Around 667,000 rural homes and businesses across England are set to be connected to “lightning-fast” full fibre broadband, the government...
Rural Life
Royal Bath & West Show 2024 to be a 'grand celebration of rural life'
Organisers of the Royal Bath & West Show have said the event will be a “grand celebration of rural life”....
Rural Life
Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date revealed
The wait is almost over for fans of Clarkson’s Farm as Prime Video has confirmed the release date for season...
N.Ireland
Older farmers still play vital role within rural communities – academic
Older farmers must be given their sense of place when it comes to addressing the challenge of generational change within...
Rural Life
60% see no improvement to rural policing with crime commissioners - survey
Nearly 60% of those surveyed by the Countryside Alliance do not think rural policing has improved since the introduction of...
Rural Life
UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding
The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding...
Rural Life
Farmer rescues two people from sinking car in Lincolnshire river
Lincolnshire Police has thanked a local farmer for his role in rescuing people from a car stranded in a river....
N.Ireland
Meet the haulier retiring after 34 years of collecting milk
In the last 34 years, Co. Armagh milk haulier Brian Patterson has seen the good and the great of the...
Agri-Business
Outdoor tourism company, Pitchup, shows support to farmers
Outdoor accommodation provider, Pitchup, has shown its support to UK farmers by appointing a new charity partner – The Farming...
