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Swann urges community to turn up and support our farmers at upcoming Ballymena Show!
North Antrim MLA Robin Swann has called on the entire community to “keep up the tremendous public support” by rallying behind the...
Jun 3, 2023


Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland set to be lifted
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on 00:01 on...
May 31, 2023


CAFRE continues expansion of NI hedgerows providing essential habitats for native species
The saying ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May is out’ refers to the hawthorn blossom, not the month! Surely there can be no more pleasant sight...
May 28, 2023


CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course open for applications now
Bronagh Brennan from Rasharkin, Co Antrim who completed her Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at...
May 24, 2023


Doagh farmer celebrates success at Dale Farm’s Milk Quality Awards
Fred Allen, Dale Farm Chair and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank pictured with Samuel Kennedy and family Doagh farmer...
May 23, 2023


TV | UTV Life at the Balmoral Show
UTV was once again back at the Balmoral Show this year, and is bringing viewers the highlights of the four-day extravaganza in a special...
May 16, 2023


Ulster Grassland Society holds Spring Meeting on Dungiven dairy farm
The Ulster Grassland Society held its Spring Meeting on the farm of Ian Buchanan & Sons, Straw Road, Dungiven on Thursday 4th May when...
May 10, 2023


Co Antrim couple behind FarmFLiX phenomenon announce the return of #OnThePull23
County Antrim agri-video streaming firm FarmFLiX, has announced the return of the mammoth #OnThePull tractor rodeo event. FarmFLiX, whose...
May 10, 2023


Green light for accommodation with a difference in a grain silo in Co Antrim
A retrospective application for tourist accommodation in a converted agricultural silo was approved at a meeting of Antrim and...
Apr 19, 2023


Avian Influenza Housing measures set to be lifted in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the housing measures which were introduced in...
Apr 16, 2023


“A dear breakfast” – Ulster Fry costs soar in last 12 months!
A firm favourite across Northern Ireland, the traditional Ulster Fry has become a lot more expensive with prices soaring over the last 12...
Apr 6, 2023


St Patrick’s Day ploughing match set for Ballycastle
Ballycastle and District Horse Ploughing Society are set to host their much-anticipated annual ploughing match on Friday 17th March....
Mar 12, 2023


Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
Farmers are being reminded by NI Water to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading slurry or manures this springtime....
Mar 6, 2023


The Gallaher Trust partners with the Ulster Farmers’ Union to launch Scholarship Scheme
Ballymena farming community to benefit from £65,000 scholarship funding.
Mar 1, 2023


Ulster Bank to return as principal sponsor for 2023 Balmoral Show
With less than 11 weeks to go until the 154th Balmoral Show gets underway, Ulster Bank has announced it will once again back Northern...
Feb 27, 2023


TV | Balmoral is a ‘show to remember’ for the ‘Rare Breed’ farmers
‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues on Thursday night. It is May and Balmoral is back with a bang. More than 3,000 farmers are...
Feb 16, 2023


Plans rejected for glamping pods in Ballygally
A planning application for four glamping pods on a farm outside Larne has been refused. The application was turned down by Mid and East...
Feb 12, 2023


TV | Rare Breed returns tonight and it is April on the farms
'RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this evening, and we're now in in the month of April with things getting busy for all the...
Feb 9, 2023


William raises £15.5k for charity Air Ambulance NI following farming accident
William Hutchinson from Desertmartin visited the air ambulance base in Lisburn this month in a different set of circumstances from those...
Feb 4, 2023


TV | Rare Breed
The hugely popular and successful ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues tonight, Thursday 25 January. ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ is...
Jan 26, 2023
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