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Sep 26, 2024
Firefighters rescue sheep in riverbank operation in Co Antrim
In a swift response to an emergency call received at 1:52pm today, Thursday, September 26, firefighters from multiple stations across...
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Sep 25, 2024
Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE
Study online for a Certificate in Equine Science and Management with CAFRE, like learners Joy Carleton (Moy), Diana Cody (Enniskillen),...
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Sep 22, 2024
Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead?
Maintaining a neat silo face will help reduce waste caused by spoilage over the winter months. CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest...
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Sep 21, 2024
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...
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Sep 20, 2024
Co Antrim farmer sentenced at Antrim Court
Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court today, (Friday 20 September 2024) of six charges of...
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Sep 19, 2024
Translink delivers level crossing safety awareness training to agri-students
Translink’s Level Crossing Risk Manager, Keith Pollock and Joe Mulholland, Senior Lecturer Agriculture at CAFRE with this year’s intake...
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Sep 8, 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...
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Sep 5, 2024
Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.
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Sep 4, 2024
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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Sep 1, 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...
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Aug 30, 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...
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Aug 22, 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...
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Aug 21, 2024
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...
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Aug 18, 2024
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...
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Aug 15, 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...
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Aug 8, 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...
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Jul 31, 2024
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...
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Jul 29, 2024
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...
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Jul 19, 2024
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...
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Jul 11, 2024
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...
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