Farm Life

Having spent much of his life in the army, Martin Frodsham found it difficult to find a new career – until he found farming. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Police Scotland said the equipment had been stolen sometime between the Christmas and the New Year period

UFU president David Brown said: "We have received many complaints from frustrated members informing us that DAERA's IT system is not working to full capacity. This level of service is completely unacceptable."

Hunts for the annual 'meat-free' month have slumped 62 per cent as shoppers shun products, say experts

A switch to cattle outwintering using deferred hill grazing has paved the way for herd expansion on the Black family's upland beef and sheep unit south-west of Edinburgh

Victims tell of 'gruelling' ordeal as ITV1 drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office sheds light on plight of 700 workers

Lincolnshire Police said the telehandler had been used to lift an ATM onto a van before the culprits made their escape

Edale Mountain Rescue Team said the dog walker was airlifted to Sheffield Northern General Hospital’s trauma unit for further treatment

Heather Stewart, from Carnlea near Ballymena, is an events officer at the Ulster Farmers' Union

F arming has always been recognised as a hazardous occupation and sadly its safety record has stagnated over the years, with more deaths and non-fatal injuries each year than any other industry