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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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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....


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...


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...


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...


Apr 5, 2024
Willow and Lore Glamping – a haven to be experienced in the Antrim hills
Love Ballymena had the pleasure of joining Willow and Lore for a unique soul refreshing experience – FIRE, FEAST AND FOLKLORE. This was...


Apr 1, 2024
New President elected for Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
Mr C John Henning OBE NSchFRAgS was recently elected as the 37th President of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS). John joined...


Mar 31, 2024
Sheepdog Showdown captures all the action from the World Sheepdog Trials
Two hundred and forty competitors congregated in Northern Ireland last year for the triannual World Sheepdog Trials. Narrated by Clare...


Mar 25, 2024
Oul Treasures – Lolly Spence tracks down heirlooms & prized possessions from Ulster’s bygone days
Lolly Spence presents Oul Treasures on BBC One Northern Ireland Oul Treasures is a new four-part series for BBC One Northern Ireland,...


Mar 21, 2024
‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues where it’s now August
Alise and Arthur Callaghan RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where it’s now August. ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ was...
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