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Tractor driver barely avoids ‘harrowing’ accident

August 15, 2018

Rural Life

A tractor driver in the UK was inches away from a serious incident earlier…

6 people injured at Welsh agri show incident

August 15, 2018

Rural Life

Six people were injured at an agricultural show in Wales earlier today (Wednesday, August 15), requiring attention from emergency services on scene. The…

Fancy a drive-thru…fresh from the farm?

August 15, 2018

Rural Life

A Welsh farm has taken an unorthodox approach to enticing customers to buy its produce by setting up what is claimed to be…

Increase in students sitting higher level ag-science exam

August 15, 2018

Rural Life

There has been an increase of 167 students sitting the higher-level agricultural science exam in this year’s Leaving Certificate examinations. A total of…

‘It’s about time we had a president who has worn wellies’ – Gavin Duffy

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

“It’s about time we had an Irish president who has worn wellington boots,” businessman and Irish presidential hopeful Gavin Duffy has declared. Speaking…

HSA: ‘We’re seeing success in work place safety – except on farms’

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

Farm safety was a central focus at the Tullamore Show this year, with several Irish organisations making the issue a key theme on…

16th annual Mac and Norman Rally this weekend

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

Drivers of tractors, both old and new, are revving up to take part in a charity tractor run and vintage rally this Sunday…

Update: Fodder and machinery destroyed in Mayo farm blaze

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

Fodder and machinery were destroyed in a large fire on a farm in Balla, Co. Mayo over the weekend, it has been confirmed.…

Bord Bia to host farmers’ market workshops

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

Bord Bia is set to host a series of skills workshops designed for farmers’ market producers this September. Specially developed by Bord Bia,…

Students encouraged to enter farm safety projects for BT Young Scientist

August 14, 2018

Rural Life

ABP has announced that it will continue its sponsorship of the Farm Safety category at the upcoming BT Young Scientist Exhibition in January…

Farmer convicted of 3 animal movement charges

August 13, 2018

N.Ireland

A farmer was convicted of three animal movement offences at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, August 13). These comprised one charge of failing…

Sussex farmer trampled by own livestock

August 13, 2018

Rural Life

A Sussex farmer who was found dead in a field was likely trampled to death by his own cattle, police have said. It…

32-county ‘Drive to Remember’ launched in Tullamore

August 13, 2018

Rural Life

Farm accident support network Embrace FARM had its launch of ‘Our Drive to Remember’ at the Tullamore Show yesterday afternoon (Sunday, August 12). With…

‘Idyllic portrayal of the family farm is far removed from hard reality’

August 13, 2018

Rural Life

The “idyllic portrayal” of the family farm is “far removed” from the hard reality of day-to-day tasks undertaken by farmers dealing with heavy…

Show results: The big winners at this year’s Tullamore Show

August 12, 2018

Beef

Over 60,000 people flocked to this year’s Tullamore Show to view some of the best livestock in the country. Home to the FBD…

Pics: Crowds flock to Tullamore Show

August 12, 2018

Rural Life

Crowds flocked to the Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show today (Sunday, August 12) on the grounds of Butterfield Estate near Tullamore, Co. Offaly.…