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Monitoring soil health on farms key to sustainable agriculture, says CAFRE
Monitoring and improving soil health is vital for sustainable food production, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
15 minutes ago


Renowned Northern Irish breeder to judge prestigious Mule Gimmer Lamb Class at Borderway Agri Expo
Graham Loughrey Borderway Agri Expo has announced that one of Northern Ireland’s most respected livestock breeders, Graham Loughrey, will...
3 days ago


Farmers’ Choir NI wraps up season with heartfelt performances across Northern Ireland
Members of The Farmers’ Choir NI before a recent performance The Farmers’ Choir, Northern Ireland, has rounded off a busy and uplifting...
Jul 6


Mobile health checks win praise from farming community in Northern Ireland
Lorna Barr, Helen McAuley and Bronagh McEldowney from the Farm Families Health Checks team with Seamus McLaughlin. A mobile health...
Jul 3


Dale Farm’s Tractor & Truck Run returns to Ballymena for Cancer Focus NI – don’t miss it!
Dale Farm is once again gearing up to host its much-anticipated Tractor & Truck Run, taking place on Friday 4th July at Ballymena...
Jun 29


DAERA Minister welcomes 62.5% surge in Northern Ireland farm incomes for 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released provisional figures for 2024 indicating a substantial...
Jun 26


Robin Swann MP highlights rural crime costing Northern Ireland farmers £1.8m
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has voiced serious concerns about the persistent impact of rural crime on Northern Ireland’s farming...
Jun 17


Discover CAFRE during Open Farm Weekend 2025 at Greenmount Campus in Antrim
Colman Byrne and Judith McCord from Greenmount Campus are preparing to welcome visitors during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend....
Jun 13


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7


Portglenone Primary School pupils lead agri-food learning at Balmoral Show
Children from Portglenone Primary School Pupils from Portglenone Primary School were among a group of enthusiastic Key Stage 2 learners...
Jun 7


DAERA urges Northern Ireland livestock keepers to switch to ‘XI’ tags before 30 June 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a final reminder to all livestock keepers across Northern...
Jun 6


County Antrim farmer fined for polluting river resulting in death of fish
A County Antrim farmer has been fined £1,500 following a serious pollution incident that resulted in the death of fish and contamination...
Jun 6


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4


Farm Families Health Checks team prepares for a packed summer of community outreach
The Farm Families team at Balmoral Show with partners who joined them throughout the event. Following a highly successful appearance at...
Jun 4


Maximising lamb performance: Expert strategies from CAFRE for Northern Ireland flock owners in 2025
Rachel Megarrell, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser As lambing season unfolds and ewes and lambs settle into grazing, UK flock owners face the...
Jun 1


Farmers demand withdrawal of NAP Proposals: “Minister must listen or go,” says TUV MLA
Councillor Christopher Jamieson, Timothy Gaston MLA, Mel Lucas and Councillor Allister Kyle at Wednesday’s event. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston ...
May 31


Combined innovations can deliver ammonia reduction of up to 54%, CAFRE research finds
Use of stabilised urea reduces ammonia emissions at the CAFRE Dairy Centre. By Judith McCord, Senior Air Quality Technologist, CAFRE The...
May 29


Kells breeder secures double victory at Balmoral Show 2025 Beltex Championship
Sophie McAllister, judge Sue Wilkinson and Elizabeth McAllister pictured with the Balmoral Show Beltex Champion and Reserve Champion. The...
May 29


North Antrim beef farm reaps rewards from red clover integration
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Faith Stewart discusses the many benefits of red clover for a beef farm. A progressive beef farming...
May 28


County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28
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