N.Ireland
Sheep, sucklers and saving lives… all in a day’s work for one Fermanagh farmer
By Rodney Magowan David Sheridan farms across several holdings around Letterbreen and Florencecourt in Co. Fermanagh with some further acreage...
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Rural Life
16 sheep die after falling through frozen pond in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has said that 16 sheep have died after falling through ice on a frozen pond...
Machinery
Merlo introduces new ‘Waste Manager’ bulk handler
Merlo has aimed its sights at the burgeoning waste and recycling sector with the introduction of Waste Manager. However, it...
Rural Life
'Any sky lantern sent up to celebrate the New Year could ruin a farmer’s 2021' - NFU
With New Year’s Eve approaching and families encouraged to stay at home this year, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is...
N.Ireland
AgriLand’s ultimate Christmas gift guide
What do you buy for the person who seemingly doesn’t need anything? We know farmers are a tricky bunch to...
Rural Life
15 sheep killed in dog attack on a farm in the Cotswolds
Police have launched an appeal for information after a dog attack killed 15 sheep and seriously injured four others on...
N.Ireland
£6.5 million Shimna River flood alleviation scheme to aid victims of Storm Francis
Infrastructure Minister in Northern Ireland Nichola Mallon has today (Monday December 14) signed the confirmation order for the £6.5 million...
Rural Life
Tractor towing a trailer crashes through the front of a house
A tractor which was towing a trailer has smashed through the front of a house on the B5062 in Telford...
Rural Life
Farm worker dies after being crushed by falling bales
A farm worker in Cheshire has died after being struck by falling bales that were being unloaded from a vehicle....
Rural Life
Lack of fatalities in collision between tractor and car described by police as a ‘miracle’
A road in York in the UK was left covered in slurry following a collision between a Volkswagen Beetle and...
Agri-Business
Meat Business Women receives backing from 12 new sponsors
Meat Business Women, the global networking group that champions women in the meat industry, has secured the backing of 12...
Agri Politics
'Path to Sustainable Farming' leaves English farmers with questions - Batters
Responding to the publication of the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) agricultural transition roadmap, National Farmers’ Union...
N.Ireland
Two-thirds of speed-related deaths in NI took place on rural roads
Over two-thirds of people killed in speed-related crashes in Northern Ireland in the last five years were killed on rural...
Agri Politics
Calls for new appeals procedure for land tribunal cases
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the current consultation regarding the Scottish Land Court (SLC) and Lands Tribunal Scotland (LTS) as...
Rural Life
NFU calls for a total ban of sky lanterns
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has been joined by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to increase campaigning for local...
Agri-Business
48 arrested in Italy after mafia-linked group defrauds EU agri-funds
Authorities in Italy, assisted by the EU’s anti-fraud office, have arrested 48 people in connection with a scheme to defraud...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland seeks new president and vice-presidents
The starting gun has been fired on an election process that will see NFU Scotland (NFUS) appoint a new president...
Agri Politics
'We cannot afford to get this wrong' - NFU Cymru on proposed Agriculture Bill
“Politicians’ support for Welsh and UK farming must carry through to sure-fire commitments to protect the industry’s high standards in...
