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Farm to fork: Northern Ireland showcases world-class lamb in Love Lamb Week 2025
(L-R) Keith Williamson , ABP, Campbell Tweed, UFU and Colin Smith LMC. The rich flavour, quality, and versatility of Northern Ireland...
Aug 31
Singing voices return: Farmers’ Choir NI resumes rehearsals in Ballymena ahead of busy season
Members thThe Farmers’ Choir NI during a recent performance. Farmers’ Choir NI will return to rehearsals on Monday 8th September at...
Aug 31
How CAFRE is helping NI farmers boost herd fertility and sustainability
Micheal Finnegan chats through breeding performance with CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser Noel McNeill. Micheal has applied to join the new...
Aug 30
Hands-On Beef Farming Experience Awaits Year 11s in ABP Angus Challenge
As part of the ABP Angus Youth finalist programme, pupils embark on an international study tour with ABP and Certified Irish Angus....
Aug 30
Police launch appeal after £30,000 livestock theft
Police in Omagh have issued an urgent appeal for information following the theft of valuable livestock from a property in the Camlough...
Aug 29
Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27
DAERA announces new rules for transporting animals to shows and exhibitions
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed changes to animal transport policy which will come...
Aug 25
Dale Farm and Unite reach agreement to avert strike action
Dale Farm has confirmed that strike action by its drivers and engineers has been called off after reaching agreement with Unite the...
Aug 21
Hill farming and wildlife conservation in focus at CAFRE Open Day
CAFRE Hill Farm at Glenwherry, County Antrim The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc are inviting the...
Aug 17
Final call for farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme before upcoming deadline
Farm businesses in County Antrim and across Northern Ireland are being urged to register for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
Aug 14
Dale farm drivers and engineers to strike – firm says contingency plans in place
Dale Farm has moved to reassure customers and farmers that milk supplies will continue as normal, after trade union Unite confirmed that...
Aug 12
CAFRE launches suckler cow fertility themed groups to boost herd efficiency
Rachel Megarrell, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, urges farmers to apply before Friday 15 August to join the new CAFRE Suckler Cow...
Aug 10
Discover the vital role of upland sheep farming at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Open Day
Ewes and lambs grazing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Upland sheep farming will take centre stage at this year’s CAFRE Hill Farm Open Day, where...
Aug 7
Peatland, biodiversity and hill farming united at Glenwherry Upland Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc will jointly host a major Upland Open Day at Glenwherry Hill...
Aug 2
DAERA warns bird keepers to remain alert as avian influenza cases confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a renewed warning to all poultry and bird keepers in...
Aug 2
CAFRE agriculture students gain hands-on insight on Scottish study tour supported by The Gibson Trust
CAFRE Level 3 Agriculture students from Greenmount Campus enjoyed their study tour to Scotland which was generously supported by the...
Jul 31
Double champion tops Ballymena Export Sale at 6,500gns
Overall Champion (sold for 6,500gns) and Reserve Champion with show judge Oliver Watson and breeder Russell Millen. All photos: Agri...
Jul 29
Farmers are urged to apply for Farming with nature Transition Scheme before deadline
Time running out to secure funding for biodiversity-friendly farm projects under DAERA’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme Farmers across...
Jul 27
HSENI strengthens support for older farmers during Farm Safety Week
As part of this year’s Farm Safety Week, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is focusing its efforts on older...
Jul 26
NI farmers burdened by post-Brexit machinery checks, say UUP’s Swann and Butler
Renewed machinery checks “unreasonable and unsustainable”, say UUP representatives Unionist politicians have raised the alarm over...
Jul 26
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