N.Ireland
UFU warns about GPS theft after four farm robberies
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to be “extra vigilant” of rural theft after reports of GPS equipment...
rural life
N.Ireland
CAFRE: Hedgerow managing tips that ‘benefit’ the environment
Farmers can make small changes to hedgerow management to benefit the environment, according to an adviser with the College of...
Rural Life
Minister drives tractor to Westminster in support of Len's Light
Minister of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, Mark Spencer, has shown his support for farming and rural communities by...
Rural Life
Watch: Farming, friendship and foot-and-mouth in upcoming film
An upcoming film tells the tale of a Devon farmer’s friendship with his local vet against the backdrop of the...
Rural Life
'Charming' rural cottage on 92ac site brought to the market
A “charming” rural stone cottage, a byre and a plot of almost 92ac of land suitable for livestock has been...
Rural Life
First heat-health alert issued for 6 regions in England
The first heat-health alert has been issued and applies to six regions of England. The UK’s Met Office and the...
Rural Life
Cost of GPS theft doubled in first 4 months of the year - NFU Mutual
New figures from the rural insurance branch of the National Farmers Union (NFU Mutual) show that the cost of GPS...
Rural Life
Survey shows 93% believe Britain's countryside is part of 'national heritage'
New research shows that an overwhelming number of people are “incredibly proud” of the British countryside. The results of a...
Agri-Business
New £7m funding boost to grow rural economy
The UK government today (Tuesday, June 6) unveiled a £7 million plan to ensure remote areas and rural communities will...
Government
Rural support for Conservative Party drops by 18% - survey
A new survey released by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) and Survation has revealed an 18% fall in...
Agri-Business
NFU seeks feedback on machinery theft discussion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking feedback from its stakeholders on agricultural machinery and equipment theft. The Home Office...
Rural Life
BACP advice included in govt report on rural mental health
Advice from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has been included in a governmental report on rural mental...
Rural Life
John Deere tractor to join Devon & Cornwall Police's rural team
A John Deere 6110M tractor will join the Devon & Cornwall Police’s south Devon rural team, the force has announced....
Agri-Business
Police launch arson investigation into barn fire
Police have launched an arson investigation into a barn fire in west Northamptonshire last week. The fire, which caused more...
Agri-Business
Farmers urged to be aware of utility work claims they can make
Rural consultancy Davidson & Robertson has urged farmers and landowners to be aware of the claims they can make when...
Rural Life
Study: Farms to decline but size to double by 2100
The number of farms globally will most likely decline by the end of the 21st century, and the average farm...
Rural Life
Farmers forced to put down cows after loose dog enters shed
Two cows had to be put down this week on a dairy farm in the UK after a loose dog...
Other
Coronation to feature farmers in prominent roles
The UK government has invited people across the UK and the Commonwealth to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III...
