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Scouts from Fermanagh are meeting with famous adventurer, Bear Grylls this weekend.
Klassoo cattle restraint is officially launched for Fivemiletown firm
Fivemiletown-based Russkeel Products has launched a new - and very versatile - cattle restraint, designed specifically to allow farmers hold an animal's head still while administering intranasal vaccines or ear tagging.
Young farmers support children's charity through tractor fundraiser
Kesh tractor owners have been getting their machines in good shape for a special charity evening. Kesh YFC held their annual "How fit is your Tractor?" evening recently when proceeds from the entry fees were donated to the Johnston Family who had a family member with open heart surgery.
Champion Simmental exported to Cavan
The Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders' Club's export show and sale had a Fermanagh champion.
Delayed SFP needs to be paid to farmers: councillor
There is chaos in the payment system to farmers of last year's Single Farm Payment, according to a local councillor.
Supporting wildlife is Maurice's passion
A Fermanagh farmer has been commended for his efforts to support wildlife.
First day success at Balmoral for local exhibitors
The 2012 Balmoral Show, possibly the last to be held at its present site,opened yesterday(Wednesday) with rosettes quickly awarded to Fermanagh exhibitors.
Forest Service HQ to relocate to Fermanagh
The headquarters of the NI Forest Service is to be relocated to Fermanagh from Belfast.
First day honours for Balmoral exhibitors
Fermanagh exhibitors claimed first day rosettes at the Balmoral Show.
Museum buys gaol doors in folk auction
A set of gaol doors bought by Fermanagh County Museum at the auction of the late Johnny McKeagney's Folk Museum could be the missing link for some intriguing artefacts belonging to the Museum.
Runner who collapsed with brain tumour returns to race
When Gary Kernaghan lines up for the Ballinamallard 10k at the end of this month, he hopes to finish the race he started almost a year ago. Gary took a seizure halfway round the course last year and after medical examination, was found to have a brain tumour.
Standing ovation for Fr. Brian
The 800 emails, scores of letters, texts and a congregation in excess of 1,000 at Sunday morning Mass at the Graan illustrated the groundswell of support for Fr. Brian D'Arcy following the revelation that his newspaper articles were being censured by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for over a year.
Enniskillen jail doors among rare items for auction
An auction of rare items of folklore and Irish country life collected over a lifetime by the late Johnny McKeagney will be held next Monday.
Greenmount stages summer Centenary Show
The Farmyard Zone will be one of nine special features at the Greenmount Centenary show on June 16 and 17, according to Mark Scott, of the Centenary Show Organising Committee.
A year of success and celebration
Trillick and District YFC, just a few days after being crowned Ulster Farm Club of the Year, held their annual Friends and Supporters night in the Club Hall.
Milk and lamb prices fall further
Dairy and sheep farmers have taken a hit with falling prices in recent weeks.
Food industry continues to grow
The importance of the food industry has been emphasised at the IFEX exhibition in Belfast last week, attended by representatives of companies from Fermanagh and Tyrone.
New Farm Safety Partnership to halt fatalities
A major bid to reduce the number of farm accidents has been launched this week.
High-tech security systems highlighted at farming show
Farmers are turning to highly technical products to protect their valuables from thieves.
