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‘I thought it was indigestion’ – NI farmer fed calves and cows during heart attack

N.Ireland

5 months ago

‘I thought it was indigestion’ – NI farmer fed calves and cows during heart attack

A farmer in Northern Ireland who “took Gaviscon” and fed calves and cows during a heart attack has warned that life is precious.

NZ farmers ‘on track’ to meet methane emissions reduction targets

Environment

1 year ago

NZ farmers ‘on track’ to meet methane emissions reduction targets

New Zealand farmers are set to meet the 10% reduction in biogenic methane emissions by 2030 target, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said.

Report: Farmers most trusted in food industry

Agri-Business

1 year ago

Report: Farmers most trusted in food industry

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology Food Trust Report 2024 showed that farmers are most trusted food actors in the industry.

Farmers urged to not take 'unnecessary risks' during Storm Lilian

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farmers urged to not take 'unnecessary risks' during Storm Lilian

Farmers are being urged to not take "unnecessary risks" during Storm Lilian as strong gusts are...

Farmers could be 'missing out on thousands' through ISAs - NFU Mutual

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farmers could be 'missing out on thousands' through ISAs - NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual has warned farmers that they could be "missing out on thousands" by continuing to prioritise ISAs over investing in pensions.

Environment

2 years ago

Farmers asked for views on reintroducing wildcats in Devon

Devon farmers are being asked to share their thoughts via survey on the viability of reintroducing...

Farmers asked for views on reintroducing wildcats in Devon

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes

Defra has said new confidence figures make clear the need for the end of farmers "being rocked by the chop and change of farming schemes".

Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes

Agri-Business

2 years ago

35% of farmers intend to grow their business in the next 5 years - survey

35% of farmers intend to grow their farming business in the next five years, while 49% intend to...

35% of farmers intend to grow their business in the next 5 years - survey

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Nearly half of farmers 'not at all positive' about their future in farming - report

A report on the Farming and Countryside Programme has revealed that 48% of farmers are "not at all positive" about their future in farming.

Nearly half of farmers 'not at all positive' about their future in farming - report

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farming follows nursing as most valued profession in the UK - survey

Farming has been found to be second only to nursing when it comes to the public's most favoured and...

Farming follows nursing as most valued profession in the UK - survey

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Poor broadband continues to impact farmers' businesses - NFU

Poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to hider farmers' ability to run effective business, according to a survey from the NFU.

Poor broadband continues to impact farmers' businesses - NFU

Agri Politics

2 years ago

'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary

The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve...

'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary

Rural Life

2 years ago

New research shows some farmers 'pressurised' into diversifying

New research suggests some farmers are 'pressurised' into considering alternative farming activities to increase or diversify their income,

New research shows some farmers 'pressurised' into diversifying

Other

2 years ago

Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%.

Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases

Agri-Business

2 years ago

65% of farmers say profits are falling and businesses 'may not survive' - survey

65% of farmers surveyed by the NFU say the profitability of their businesses is declining, or that their business may not survive.

65% of farmers say profits are falling and businesses 'may not survive' - survey

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Stolen livestock could be for 'illegal sale of meat on the black market'

A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said livestock thefts could be for the illegal sale of meat on the black market.

Stolen livestock could be for 'illegal sale of meat on the black market'

Other

2 years ago

Shropshire: Vets and farmers rescue 33 cattle from overturned lorry

A team of vets have been called "heroes" for helping to save 33 cattle from an overturned lorry in...

Shropshire: Vets and farmers rescue 33 cattle from overturned lorry

N.Ireland

2 years ago

‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that “unrelenting” wet weather means farmers are...

‘Unrelenting’ wet weather means continued financial pressure for farmers – MP

Agri-Business

2 years ago

RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary

Scottish agri charity RHASS is seeking agricultural and rural stories from across the decades in recognition of its 240th anniversary.

RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary

Rural Life

2 years ago

Storm Kathleen could 'wreak havoc on properties' - NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual has warned that Storm Kathleen, which is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday, April 6),...

Storm Kathleen could 'wreak havoc on properties' - NFU Mutual

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farmers urged to check septic tanks are compliant before selling properties

ORJ Law is urging farmers with septic tanks to check that their systems are compliant before trying...

Farmers urged to check septic tanks are compliant before selling properties

Rural Life

2 years ago

Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions

Entries are now open for competitions running across the three days of the Royal Bath & West Show, which will kick off at the end of May.

Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Open Farm Sunday presents 'huge opportunity' for participating farmers

The LEAF group has said that Open Farm Sunday presents participating farmers with a "huge opportunity" to engage with an audience.

Open Farm Sunday presents 'huge opportunity' for participating farmers

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