Rural Life
Ireland's top sheepdogs and handlers will gather in Tyrone for the 2026 International Sheep Dog Society (ISDS) Irish National Sheepdog Trials
N.Ireland
A man in his 70s has died following a road traffic collision involving a tractor in Co. Tyrone, the PSNI has confirmed.
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is 'very concerned' by the dumping of dead animals in Northern Ireland.
A Northern Ireland councillor is calling for a full investigation after dead sheep and calves were found dumped in Co. Tyrone in recent days.
A Tyrone farmer was sentenced at a court in Dungannon today following "multiple welfare inspections" by DAERA.
animal dumping
DAERA has confirmed that an “active investigation” of animal dumping is underway in Clogher, Co. Tyrone and surrounding areas.
DAERA has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, within a flock in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.
PSNI has today (Monday, February 23) appealed for information regarding the theft of a quad in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone earlier this month.
Agri Politics
MP Carla Lockhart said she is "deeply shocked and disappointed" that ABP Linden intends to cease its retail packing operation in Dungannon.
Approximately 450 pigs have died as result of a fire that broke out on a farm in Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
The PSNI have advised road users to seek alternative routes as a tractor went on fire just south of Omagh, on the Tattyreagh Road
A Tyrone farmer today received a six-month suspended sentence and an eight-year ban from keeping or working with animals.
Farmer Barry Mulgrew from Killeeshil, Co. Tyrone 'couldn't believe' his luck this week with the birth of triplet calves
DAERA has confirmed that it is investigating a third suspected case of bird flu at a commercial poultry premises in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
DAERA is investigating a further suspected case of bird flu in a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy, Co Tyrone.
Pig/Poultry
The chief veterinary officer for Northern Ireland has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Northern Ireland
DAERA said 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises are to be culled due to a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu).
ABP Food Group has confirmed that all main operations on its ABP Linden Dungannon facility are "unaffected" despite an ongoing review.
Following a recent spate of thefts, Mid Ulster Policing and Community Safety Partnerships will host a rural crime information event tomorrow
Police are appealing for information in relation to the theft of a tractor in the vicinity of the Mountjoy Road, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone
Omagh Show 2024 enjoyed a record entry of sheep with classes continuing on well into the afternoon.
Farm litter, including empty chemical drums, blue piping and plastic, is adding significantly to the pollution burden on the River...
Around 40 animals were rescued and brought to safety after a cattle truck caught fire in Co. Kerry last night (Tuesday, March 19).
