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15,000 birds saved after fire in Broughshane
Around 15,000 birds were saved after a fire broke out at a large commercial hen house in the Broughshane area of Ballymena. Northern...
Oct 11, 2023


The Fast and the Farmer-ish returns with a brand new set of super-sized challenges
The big wheels are back as six teams from across the UK aim to plough their way to victory in the ultimate test of tractor driving skill....
Oct 1, 2023


“Lough Neagh is in crisis” - councillors call for action while DAERA accused of being “very quiet”
Cllr Annemarie Logue inspects the blue green algae at the blue bridge area in Crumlin. (Image: Cllr Lucille O’Hagan) A Sinn Fein motion...
Sep 28, 2023


NI Water urge farmers to protect water quality when spreading slurry over the next few weeks
As we approach the slurry closed season on 15th October, it will be a busy time for farmers trying to get the slurry tanks emptied before...
Sep 20, 2023


Firmus Energy to invest additional £120million to developing its network
Pictured (L-R): Firmus Energy chairman Dr David Dobbin CBE and company CEO Niall Martindale were joined at the energy briefing by AFRY’s...
Sep 18, 2023


Magherafelt woman Heather Vance shares shocking story of cattle attack
Heather Vance visiting the air ambulance base It was just over two years ago, May 2021 when Heather Vance, from outside Magherafelt,...
Sep 11, 2023


New season begins in a high note as Farmers Choir NI enjoy tea with mayor
Farmers Choir with Mayor Alderman Gerardine Mulvenna To start their new season the Farmers Choir were honoured to be invited to a...
Sep 10, 2023


Mental health message highlighted as community comes together for outdoor sheep sale in Cushendun
Mayor Steven Calllaghan and Deputy Mayor Margaret Ann McKillop from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council with Susan McLaughlin and...
Sep 10, 2023


Shilnavogie Sheepdog Trial returns this week to the beautiful Antrim Hills
Having celebrated 30 years of the event last year, the Shilnavogie Sheepdog Trial course is set once again, against the backdrop of...
Sep 5, 2023


Heavy Horse Show set to return to streets of Ballycastle
Brendan Butler (Heavy Horse Society) and Irvine Kane (North Antrim Vintage Club), along with representatives from Marie Curie - Breige...
Aug 7, 2023


Glenravel & District Working Sheepdog Society celebrates 75th Anniversary
John McFadden with fellow members of Glenravel & District Sheepdog Society, presenting a cheque to Susie McKeown (left) and her daughter...
Aug 5, 2023


DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...
Jul 28, 2023


World Sheepdog Trials make historic debut in Northern Ireland
Competitors and grandfather and grandson duo (forefront) Sammy Long and Sam Fagan, hailing from Ballybofey, in County Donegal with Bill...
Jul 19, 2023


Give hedgerows the chance to feed nature
A typical hawthorn bloom. By Phelim Connolly, CAFRE Agri-Environment Adviser, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
Jul 17, 2023


Young Farmers get ready to travel to Austria for European Rally 2023
Back row (L-R) Rebecca Brunt (Trillick and District YFC), Cathy Reid (Castlecaulfield YFC), Seamus McCormick (Senior Agribusiness Manager...
Jul 15, 2023


“Significant increase” in GPS equipment being stolen from tractors
Police are encouraging farming communities to carry out regular security checks to ensure their property and livestock are secure,...
Jul 15, 2023


RTÉ Investigates reveals major Animal Welfare breaches for Irish Dairy Calves
Young dairy calves being kicked at an Irish Mart captured by undercover filming RTÉ's Fran McNulty investigates the underside of...
Jul 9, 2023


Festival of Steam and Transport returns to Ballymena
Scenes from last years Festival of Steam and Transport. (Image: Picturskew Photography) The fantastic Festival of Steam and Transport...
Jul 5, 2023


NI Valais Blacknose Club to host World Sheep Dog star James P Magee at Ballymena Mart
The Northern Ireland Valais Blacknose Club (NIVBC) is hosting an action-packed family day out on Saturday, July 8th at Ballymena...
Jun 22, 2023


Co Antrim man fined £2,000 for damage to an ancient monument
Historic Environment Division image showing some of the damage at the Scheduled Monument near Moorfields, Co Antrim. A man has been fined...
Jun 12, 2023
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