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Boost for Auld Toon Ulster Scots Society in Kells with Rural Micro Capital Grant awards
Pictured with Minister Muir are members of the Auld Toon Scots society in Kells along with Briege Conway manager of the Northern Area...


Nov 20, 2024
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland release plans for upcoming festive events
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are delighted to be hosting a number of special events over the Christmas...


Oct 21, 2024
It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair
(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...

Oct 15, 2024
Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland, the constituency’s only female MLA, has called for greater recognition of the challenges rural...


Oct 9, 2024
Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA is pictured with Kevin Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of Rural...


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...

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...


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...


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...

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...


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...

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...


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...


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...


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 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...


Apr 30, 2024
Win for people power as Clough’s newly refurbished play park is opened
It was a win for people power and fun for all the community as Clough play park opened last week following refurbishment work backed by...


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...


Mar 13, 2024
‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues with the farmers at the mercy of extremes of weather
Bronagh O'Kane ‘RARE BREED – A Farming Year’ continues this Thursday where it’s now July. And in this episode, our farmers are at the...


Feb 29, 2024
FarmFLiX On The Pull Big ‘Reekend’ returns in aid of NI Air Ambulance
FarmFLiX, the agricultural video streaming company from Antrim, NI has announced that the Tractor Rodeo On The Pull will be back this...
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