Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Police Scotland has said it is carrying out enquiries to “establish the full circumstances” of a fire at a farm at Heriot in the Scottish Borders.
The incident occurred around 6:30a.m on Saturday, October 14, and Police Scotland officers attended...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Less than half of farmers have a succession plan and the percentage has not risen in three years, according to a recent survey from the insurance branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Mutual).
NFU Mutual’s annual Voice of the Farmer survey...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) and NFU Mutual are seeking this year’s Livestock Champion, who will go on to work within the agricultural industry in Wales.
The ninth winner of the Welsh Livestock Champion of the Year...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that investigations are underway after 11 calves were reported stolen from a field in Co. Derry.
The calves were reported stolen on September 30 from a field in the Cregg Road area of...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued an appeal for information following a double theft on a farm in Newtownbutler in Co. Fermanagh.
The PSNI has confirmed that a green John Deere tractor and Red Rock 3500 gallon slurry tanker were...
Has anyone ever autumn established SFI AHL2 after a crop off winter wheat, grown fast seeding crops such as mustard and then gone into a spring barley late March early April?
Probably a good reason why it isn’t being done!
NFU insurance is it a premium product?
My renewal has come in over 15% increase yoy which feels excesssive.
Had a quote off a competitor for substantially less but
the main difference is NFU is the actual insurer where as
the alternative is a broker through a 3rd party.
Been with NFU a long...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
More than £200,000 worth of agricultural machinery, tools and equipment have been marked with forensic DNA codes as part of Northumbria’s fight against rural crime.
Farmers and rural communities are being invited to book a slot at the next...
Written by Agriland Team from Agriland
An number of lambs were “mauled” in a recent dog attack in Armagh, Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said.
The incident happened in the Creeveroe Road area of the county.
Police received a report of the incident on August 19, and the Dog Warden...
Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland
Four pregnant cows have died following a suspected dog chase in Llannerchymedd, Anglesey, Wales.
As a result of being chased the cows fell down a steep embankment and sustained “catastrophic injuries”, North Wales Police Rural Crime Team has said...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Ayrshire Police has issued a reminder to dog owners of the law around livestock worrying by dogs following a recent incident in Brodick.
The force said it is the responsibility of the dog owners to “ensure attacks and worrying don’t happen”.
In...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) is seeking the winner of its Dairy Stockperson of the Year award.
The union said the search is on for what will be the tenth winner of the award, which seeks to champion “dedicated...
The board of NFU Mutual has policies marked "CONFIDENTIAL" relating to approving political donations, which have inadvertently been left on the internet.
These say:
"Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board
...
"12 Other 12.1 The making of political donations."
Can we ask why on earth the...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said its officers are investigating the theft of seven cattle from Ballyward in Co. Down.
The force said a padlock had been cut off the gate to gain entry to an outhouse during the theft.
The...
Had insurance renewal come through today for my 20 reg hilux invincible x.been with NFU for years and full no claims,protected etc and they want £726 which includes my £88.50 mutual bonus so it would be over £800 .its gone up over a hundred pounds in last year.im only driver and its garaged...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Farmers and those living in rural areas across Northern Ireland must remain vigilant and take extra safety precautions following an increase in rural crime.
This is according to East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden, who said that farm machinery...
Another article, this one in the Telegraph, shows how much money has been lost by investors in Beyond Meat.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/08/09/fake-meat-fad-finally-exposed-complete-waste-money/
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