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New analysis shows half of NI farms potentially impacted by inheritance tax changes
Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be impacted by the Inheritance Tax changes...
Dec 28, 2024


Students complete Young Horse Handling module at CAFRE Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Level 3 student Casey Smylie, Antrim , riding Wilson. College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Dec 22, 2024


Cattle return for Causeway grazing on North Antrim coast
Sandra Hunter releases the cattle at the Giant’s Causeway. (Images: Kevin McAuley / McAuley Multimedia) This week saw the return of...
Dec 19, 2024


Kells breeder comes out on top for Artnagullion: Best Flock in Beltex Competition
Flock Competition judges Alison and Wade McCrabbe are pictured with Libby and Sarah Wilson . The Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club held...
Dec 12, 2024


Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland release plans for upcoming festive events
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas...
Nov 20, 2024


DAERA urges the NI poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the...
Nov 6, 2024


Plans revealed for new dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate
A planning application has been submitted to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a dog park at Glenarm Castle Estate. An accompanying...
Nov 1, 2024


Ballymena school teams compete to win Angus calves at 2024 ABP Youth Challenge Exhibition
Team 2 from Cambridge House Grammar School pupils Alan Gillespie, Lucy Cubitt, William McCaughey and Kirsten Waddell. The future of...
Oct 28, 2024


Proposed redevelopment 'aims to ensure a fit for purpose campus' at Greenmount in Co Antrim
CGI views of proposed Central Hub at the new Greenmount Campus in County Antrim Planning permission for a the proposed redevelopment of...
Oct 27, 2024


NI company set to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to 16 Asda stores this spooky season!
Joe McConville, Section Leader Asda, ,Naomi Anderson, Account Exec & NPD Tehnologist, Richard Gilpin,Head of Farm Operations, Gilfresh...
Oct 21, 2024


Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland, the constituency’s only female MLA, has called for greater recognition of the challenges rural...
Oct 15, 2024


DAERA awards £4m to slurry project aimed at reducing excess phosphorous
Minister Muir is pictured with Jack Blakiston Houston at BH Estates. BH Estates has been awarded £4million over three years to help...
Oct 14, 2024


Queen’s to host Dr Temple Grandin as University celebrates milestone
Dr Temple Grandin This week, Queen’s University Belfast excitingly welcomes renowned American academic and animal behaviour expert, Dr...
Oct 14, 2024


Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA is pictured with Kevin Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of Rural...
Oct 9, 2024


Giving dairy calves the best possible start this autumn
Provide a clean, dry calf house with good ventilation. With Autumn calving fast approaching, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Oct 5, 2024


DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals...
Sep 28, 2024


Firefighters rescue sheep in riverbank operation in Co Antrim
In a swift response to an emergency call received at 1:52pm today, Thursday, September 26, firefighters from multiple stations across...
Sep 26, 2024


Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE
Study online for a Certificate in Equine Science and Management with CAFRE, like learners Joy Carleton (Moy), Diana Cody (Enniskillen),...
Sep 25, 2024


Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead?
Maintaining a neat silo face will help reduce waste caused by spoilage over the winter months. CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest...
Sep 22, 2024


Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024
(L-R) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, PSNI Constable Emma Smith, PSNI Rural Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Department of...
Sep 21, 2024
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