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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 21, 2024


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 8, 2024


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...
Sep 1, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first regenerative agriculture festival set to take place in Mid and East Antrim
Michael Borland (The Sheddings) with Claire Saunders (Director Fields Good) Susan Lynn (Tree and Woodland Officer, Mid and East Antrim...
Aug 30, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...
Aug 22, 2024


Almost £10,000 raised for Cancer Focus NI at inaugural Dale Farm Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run
Over 160 vehicles including tractors, milk tankers and delivery trucks took part in the Run. Dale Farm has raised almost £10,000 for its...
Aug 15, 2024


Shock following death of much loved husband and father in tragic farm accident
Tributes have been paid following the death of Broughshane man Noel Boyd, following a tragic farm accident which occurred on Wednesday (7...
Aug 8, 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


Farmers’ Choir NI host Charity Concert at Stormont
Members of the Farmers’ Choir NI pictured with former Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Ald Gerardine Mulvenna during a recent visit to The...
Jun 9, 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


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


Win for people power as Clough’s newly refurbished play park is opened
It was a win for people power and fun for all the community as Clough play park opened last week following refurbishment work backed by...
Apr 30, 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


‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues with the farmers at the mercy of extremes of weather
Bronagh O'Kane ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where it’s now July. And in this episode, our farmers are at the...
Mar 13, 2024


FarmFLiX On The Pull Big ‘Reekend’ returns in aid of NI Air Ambulance
FarmFLiX, the agricultural video streaming company from Antrim, NI has announced that the Tractor Rodeo On The Pull will be back this...
Feb 29, 2024


Rare Breed continues this week with a visit to Randalstown
Randalstown farmer James Alexander ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where it’s now June. And in this episode, our...
Feb 25, 2024


‘Rare Breed - A Farming Year’ - Balmoral Show Special
Planting sunflowers on the shore of Strangford Lough The hugely popular ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this evening (Thursday...
Feb 22, 2024


The Chronicles Of Armagh follows life in less urban parts of the city and surrounding villages
Kenny Gracey from Forthill Farm, near Tandragee in County Armagh, relaxes in front of the fire. Kenny features in The Chronicles Of...
Feb 18, 2024


Preparations for Balmoral are under way in this week’s Rare Breed – A Farming Year
Leanne Hutchinson taking about Val's the sow's progress The hugely popular ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where...
Feb 14, 2024


Ulster Bank supports RUAS to launch the 155th Balmoral Show
Launching the 2024 Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank and Rhonda Geary,...
Feb 7, 2024
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