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The fantastic Steam Rally returns this weekend to Ballymena
The fantastic Ballymena Steam Rally makes a welcome return to the town this weekend, promising two days of fun and discovery for all...
Jul 19, 2024


Council brings charges against Antrim woman whose dog strayed and worried livestock
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges against Mrs Primrose Spence from Antrim under the Dogs (Northern...
Jul 11, 2024


Researcher says farmers’ perspectives need to be considered when reintroducing lynx and wolves
Image: Hans Veth via Unsplash A researcher from Queen’s University Belfast says farmers need to be listened to in the debate about...
Jul 7, 2024


Police confirm 14-year-old boy has died following collision involving quad bike
Fourteen year old Isaac Roxborough from Dungiven A teenage boy from Burnfoot, Dungiven has sadly died following a collision involving a...
Jun 26, 2024


Teamwork driving on dairy farm efficiency in Broughshane
The Hamilton dairy herd at Broughshane. Alan and Amy Hamilton farm 105 hectares (ha) on the outskirts of Broughshane, County Antrim, in...
Jun 19, 2024


UFU and Dogs Trust collaborate to tackle livestock worrying
UFU deputy president John McLenaghan pictured alongside Sascha Cox-Tennyson, Team Leader Community Education and Engagement at Dogs Trust...
Jun 9, 2024


‘UTV at the Show’ – a Balmoral Show Special Programme
Paul Reilly and Sarah Clarke at the Balmoral Show UTV was once again back at the Balmoral Show this year, the highlight of the local...
May 24, 2024


Minister Muir visits world leading Bioenergy plant in Ballymena
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured during his visit to the Stream BioEnergy Tully Biogas plant, Ballymena with Kevin Fitzduff Co-Founder...
May 22, 2024


Apply now for CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course
Marcus Rea from Ballymena, who completed his Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at Greenmount Campus in...
May 21, 2024


Co Antrim farm welcomes public to be part of BioBlitz Festival of Wildlife and Wellbeing!
Jubilee Farm welcomes the public to be part of BioBlitz 2024! As Northern Ireland’s first community owned farm, it promotes and conducts...
May 21, 2024


Minister praises work of NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
Pictured with Dr Rebecca Orr, Chair of the Northern Ireland Agri Rural Health Forum, Health Minister Robin Swann, Simon Best, Ambassador...
May 16, 2024


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir previews Balmoral Show
Pedigree breeder Pat McAreavey (L) shows off his award-winning Ballinderry Dexters to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister...
May 14, 2024


BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Image: Anne Kelly Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform...
May 10, 2024


Plan a cracking day at Balmoral Show with Translink
Balmoral Show organiser, Rhonda Geary and Trasnlink's Jan McKinley, join farming fan, Lucas to remind everyone of the bus and rail...
May 10, 2024


Farmers’ Choir celebrate Spring Concert success!
Choir member Harry Millar The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland recently held their Spring Concert in Ballymena Academy to a sell out...
May 8, 2024


Broughgammon Farm in Co Antrim wins RDS Sustainable Farming Award
Over the last two days, the RDS, Ballsbridge in Dublin has hosted ‘Finding Common Ground’, a festival on biodiversity and sustainability....
May 3, 2024


Ulster Bank-backed investment in Co Antrim farm secures future for third generation
Ulster Bank business development manager Conor McNeill (right) pictured with Timmy and Karen Rea and their sons Charlie and James. The...
Apr 29, 2024


Ulster Bank reaffirms support for farmers and reveals this year’s Ulster Fry Index!
While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is...
Apr 13, 2024


New President elected for Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
Mr C John Henning OBE NSchFRAgS was recently elected as the 37th President of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS). John joined...
Apr 1, 2024


Sheepdog Showdown captures all the action from the World Sheepdog Trials
Two hundred and forty competitors congregated in Northern Ireland last year for the triannual World Sheepdog Trials. Narrated by Clare...
Mar 31, 2024
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