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Jul 7, 2024
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...
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Jun 26, 2024
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...
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Jun 19, 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...
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Jun 13, 2024
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...
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Jun 9, 2024
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...
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Jun 9, 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...
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Jun 9, 2024
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...
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May 24, 2024
‘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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May 22, 2024
Minister Muir visits world leading Bioenergy plant in Ballymena
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured during his visit to the Stream BioEnergy Tully Biogas plant, Ballymena with Kevin Fitzduff Co-Founder...
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May 21, 2024
Apply now for CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course
Marcus Rea from Ballymena, who completed his Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at Greenmount Campus in...
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May 21, 2024
Co Antrim farm welcomes public to be part of BioBlitz Festival of Wildlife and Wellbeing!
Jubilee Farm welcomes the public to be part of BioBlitz 2024! As Northern Ireland’s first community owned farm, it promotes and conducts...
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May 16, 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...
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May 14, 2024
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir previews Balmoral Show
Pedigree breeder Pat McAreavey (L) shows off his award-winning Ballinderry Dexters to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister...
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May 10, 2024
BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Image: Anne Kelly Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform...
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May 10, 2024
Plan a cracking day at Balmoral Show with Translink
Balmoral Show organiser, Rhonda Geary and Trasnlink's Jan McKinley, join farming fan, Lucas to remind everyone of the bus and rail...
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May 8, 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...
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May 3, 2024
Broughgammon Farm in Co Antrim wins RDS Sustainable Farming Award
Over the last two days, the RDS, Ballsbridge in Dublin has hosted ‘Finding Common Ground’, a festival on biodiversity and sustainability....
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Apr 29, 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...
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Apr 16, 2024
Record performance result for Ballymena poultry farmer
Kieron Daniels, Broiler Technical Services Manager at Aviagen presents Brian Dickey with his award. Moy Park farmer Brian Dickey has been...
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Apr 13, 2024
Ulster Bank reaffirms support for farmers and reveals this year’s Ulster Fry Index!
While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is...
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