Steps for a successful Autumn reseed
Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...
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NEWS
Sep 1
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...
Aug 30
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 22
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 21
Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 18
Spread of giant hogweed being controlled by ‘wooly’ good idea
The ABC Borough is currently trialling an environmentally-friendly way of getting rid of giant hogweed – sheep from Tannaghmore Farm have...
Aug 15
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 8
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...
Jul 31
Farmers’ Choir NI charity concert at Stormont “a great success”
The Farmers’ Choir NI pictured in front of Stormont Parliament Buildings The Farmers’ Choir NI recently hosted their ‘Sing to Change...
Jul 29
Greenmount Association host 40 and 60 year reunions
Greenmount students from the class of 1963 -64 along with CAFRE members of staff. The Greenmount Association, an organisation for present...
Jul 19
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 11
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 7
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...
Jun 26
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 19
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 13
Pollution incident kills hundreds of fish in Co Antrim
Fish kill on the Glenavy River, County Antrim A pollution incident that has killed hundreds of fish has been described as shocking by...
Jun 9
Show time for students as applications open for equine courses at CAFRE
Level 3 Equine Management first year student Nicole McClements from Ballymena, pictured with CAFRE Equine Lecturer Chris Bogues at Lusk...
Jun 9
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
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...
May 24
‘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...
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