NEWS

Nov 20

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 6

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...

Oct 28

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 27

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 21

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 14

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

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 9

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 5

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...

Sep 28

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 26

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 25

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 22

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 21

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 20

Co Antrim farmer sentenced at Antrim Court

Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court today, (Friday 20 September 2024) of six charges of...

Sep 19

Translink delivers level crossing safety awareness training to agri-students

Translink’s Level Crossing Risk Manager, Keith Pollock and Joe Mulholland, Senior Lecturer Agriculture at CAFRE with this year’s intake...

Sep 8

Northern Area Community Network promotes mental health at Cushendun Sheep Sale

For the third consecutive year, the Northern Area Community Network (NACN) has made its presence felt at the annual outdoor sheep sale in...

Sep 5

Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn

It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.

Sep 4

Steps for a successful Autumn reseed

Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...

Sep 1

Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland resumes after summer break

The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are resuming practices again after their summer break and are looking forward to welcoming old and...

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