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Future of NI farming: Young farmers call for reform at Balmoral Show
Representatives from the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster with Members of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and...
May 15, 2025


Minister Muir unveils ‘Farming with Nature’ scheme to enhance sustainability in NI agriculture
DAERA Minister Muir is pictured at the Sustainable Agriculture Programme stand at the Balmoral Show to announce his intention to roll out...
May 15, 2025


Northern Ireland farmer champions Harry Ferguson’s enduring legacy with museum campaign
Castlederg farmer Stevan Patterson with his Ford-Ferguson tractor. As the 156th Balmoral Show takes centre stage this week, farming in...
May 15, 2025


Minister Andrew Muir launches first NI Food Action Plan at Balmoral Show
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and local chef Paula McIntyre are pictured launching the NI Food Strategy Framework’s two-year Action Plan on...
May 14, 2025


Farmers’ Choir delights full house at The Braid, Ballymena
Members of The Farmers’ Choir who performed at a packed Braid, in Ballymena The Farmers’ Choir brought music, joy and a powerful sense of...
May 14, 2025


Balmoral Show 2025: PSNI to highlight rural crime prevention at supporting safer communities marquee
Superintendent Kelly Moore (PSNI) and Rhonda Geary, Operations Director at Balmoral Show. The much-anticipated Balmoral Show returns to...
May 13, 2025


Farmers urged to submit Single Applications by deadline to avoid penalties
Farmers across Northern Ireland are being reminded to submit their Single Applications by midnight on 15 May, as the Department of...
May 11, 2025


Dale Farm raises £65,000 for Cancer Focus NI and extends charity partnership
Members of Dale Farm’s charity committee at Dale Farm House with Rosie Forsythe, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Cancer Focus NI....
May 10, 2025


Ulster Bank delivers farming sector update ahead of 2025 Balmoral Show
Ahead the 2025 Balmoral Show, Ulster Bank hosted its annual pre-show breakfast briefing, bringing together farmers, agri-food leaders,...
May 5, 2025


Northern Ireland to lift avian influenza housing measures
In a significant development for poultry farmers and bird keepers across Northern Ireland, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed that...
May 2, 2025


Operation Gallop urges road safety for horse riders and motorists in Northern Ireland
(Left to right) Superintendent Joanne Gibson, Operation Gallop lead; Mark Robinson on Monty, Susan Spratt (BHS) and Head of Road Policing...
Apr 28, 2025


North Antrim MLA slams DAERA Minister for slashed funding to local agricultural shows
Colin Crawford MLA has voiced profound disappointment at the significant reduction in financial support from the Department of...
Apr 21, 2025


Farmers encouraged to embrace sustainable nutrient management at CAFRE event in Co Antrim
CAFRE Northern area Beef and Sheep Team pictured with host Victor Chestnutt welcomed visitors to the on-farm ‘Fertilise to Maximise in a...
Apr 20, 2025


Enjoy a fun farming day out at the Balmoral Show with Translink
Balmoral Show organiser, Rhonda Geary and Translink Rail Line Supervisor Mark Glover join budding young farmers, Callum (3), Philip (6)...
Apr 17, 2025


Rural voices prepare for upcoming concert in Ballymena
The Farmers’ Choir is delighted to invite everyone to a heartwarming Spring Concert on Wednesday 30 April in The Braid, Ballymena. ...
Apr 15, 2025


Robbie Butler MLA urges balanced approach to climate action in support of Northern Ireland’s farmers
Robbie Butler MLA, the Ulster Unionist spokesperson for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs , has outlined his key priorities in...
Apr 10, 2025


Farmers’ Choir looks forward to Spring Concert!
Over 30 members of the Farmers' Choir who took part in the BBC Big Sing Event The members of the Farmers’ Choir are delighted to stage...
Mar 31, 2025


Council highlights consequences of livestock worrying
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is reminding dog owners of the importance of keeping dogs under control near livestock. Dog...
Mar 31, 2025


CAFRE Farm Centres install LECA to reduce ammonia emissions
Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at CAFRE Farm Centres. Lightweight expanded...
Mar 27, 2025


Malting barley makes a return to Northern Ireland
CAFRE Crops development adviser Leigh McClean pictured with East Down Farmers Co-op members and Malting Barley growers Alan Cleland and...
Mar 21, 2025
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