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Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards announced at Conference
The results of the Ulster Grassland Society Grassland Farmer of the Year competition were announced at the Society’s conference in...
Feb 1, 2024


Rare Breed – Local farming series continues with lots of new life in next episode
Rodney Balfour feeding one of the pet lambs. The hugely popular ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where it’s now...
Jan 31, 2024


Police investigate theft of 50 lambs in Co Londonderry
Police are investigating the theft of 50 lambs from land in Claudy. The Texel and Suffolk-bred ewe lambs, which have orange markings, are...
Jan 29, 2024


Police appeal for information after sheep stolen from land in Portglenone
Police are appealing for information following a report that sheep were stolen from land in the Hamillstown Lane area of Portglenone on...
Jan 29, 2024


TV | Hear the stories of those who live & work in remote mountainous areas of island of Ireland
Somhairle Mathers in The Glens Of Antrim Ar An Sliabh is back for a second series, capturing the stories of those who live and work in...
Jan 7, 2024


Police appeal for information after sheep stolen in County Antrim
Police are appealing for information following a report that sheep were stolen from land in the Kilraughts Road area of Ballymoney on...
Dec 15, 2023


The Murlough Foundation helps to break down loneliness
Members of the community participating in set dancing classes organised by the Cushendun Association. The Murlough Fund, established by...
Dec 5, 2023


Planning permission granted for new farm shop in the Braid
The farm shop will be developed in the first roadside shed. Permission has been granted by planning officers at Mid and East Antrim...
Nov 14, 2023


Plan for a perfect night of Festive song and good food at the Farmers Choir Christmas Concert
The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas Concert which will be held on Thursday 14th...
Oct 25, 2023


County Antrim windfarm opens supplying renewable energy to Amazon
Wind turbines at the Ballykeel wind farm in the Antrim Hills, overlooking the Irish Sea Ørsted, the Danish-headquartered energy company,...
Oct 14, 2023


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


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


Rural communities ready to play as parks officially opened in Ahoghill and Martinstown
Mayor Ald Mulvenna and Deputy Mayor Ald McDonald with Ald Thomas Gordon and Cllr Tyler Hoey. Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman...
Aug 14, 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


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
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