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Jul 28, 2023

DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...

Jul 19, 2023

World Sheepdog Trials make historic debut in Northern Ireland

Competitors and grandfather and grandson duo (forefront) Sammy Long and Sam Fagan, hailing from Ballybofey, in County Donegal with Bill...

Jul 17, 2023

Give hedgerows the chance to feed nature

A typical hawthorn bloom. By Phelim Connolly, CAFRE Agri-Environment Adviser, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...

Jul 15, 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 9, 2023

RTÉ Investigates reveals major Animal Welfare breaches for Irish Dairy Calves

Young dairy calves being kicked at an Irish Mart captured by undercover filming RTÉ's Fran McNulty investigates the underside of...

Jul 5, 2023

Festival of Steam and Transport returns to Ballymena

Scenes from last years Festival of Steam and Transport. (Image: Picturskew Photography) The fantastic Festival of Steam and Transport...

Jun 22, 2023

NI Valais Blacknose Club to host World Sheep Dog star James P Magee at Ballymena Mart

The Northern Ireland Valais Blacknose Club (NIVBC) is hosting an action-packed family day out on Saturday, July 8th at Ballymena...

Jun 12, 2023

Co Antrim man fined £2,000 for damage to an ancient monument

Historic Environment Division image showing some of the damage at the Scheduled Monument near Moorfields, Co Antrim. A man has been fined...

Jun 3, 2023

Swann urges community to turn up and support our farmers at upcoming Ballymena Show!

North Antrim MLA Robin Swann has called on the entire community to “keep up the tremendous public support” by rallying behind the...

May 31, 2023

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland set to be lifted

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on 00:01 on...

May 28, 2023

CAFRE continues expansion of NI hedgerows providing essential habitats for native species

The saying ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May is out’ refers to the hawthorn blossom, not the month! Surely there can be no more pleasant sight...

May 24, 2023

CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course open for applications now

Bronagh Brennan from Rasharkin, Co Antrim who completed her Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at...

May 23, 2023

Doagh farmer celebrates success at Dale Farm’s Milk Quality Awards

Fred Allen, Dale Farm Chair and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank pictured with Samuel Kennedy and family Doagh farmer...

May 16, 2023

TV | UTV Life at the Balmoral Show

UTV was once again back at the Balmoral Show this year, and is bringing viewers the highlights of the four-day extravaganza in a special...

May 10, 2023

Ulster Grassland Society holds Spring Meeting on Dungiven dairy farm

The Ulster Grassland Society held its Spring Meeting on the farm of Ian Buchanan & Sons, Straw Road, Dungiven on Thursday 4th May when...

May 10, 2023

Co Antrim couple behind FarmFLiX phenomenon announce the return of #OnThePull23

County Antrim agri-video streaming firm FarmFLiX, has announced the return of the mammoth #OnThePull tractor rodeo event. FarmFLiX, whose...

Apr 19, 2023

Green light for accommodation with a difference in a grain silo in Co Antrim

A retrospective application for tourist accommodation in a converted agricultural silo was approved at a meeting of Antrim and...

Apr 16, 2023

Avian Influenza Housing measures set to be lifted in Northern Ireland

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that the housing measures which were introduced in...

Apr 6, 2023

“A dear breakfast” – Ulster Fry costs soar in last 12 months!

A firm favourite across Northern Ireland, the traditional Ulster Fry has become a lot more expensive with prices soaring over the last 12...

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