Farming

Stock image of chickens.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland lifted

Andrew Hogley, CEO, Ulster Wool.

'Disappointing' wool prices paid to farmers - Ulster Wool

Colleen Ward, Project Manager, AFBI; Dr. Rachel Cassidy, Principal Scientific Officer, AFBI; Debra Castles, Communications Officer, AFBI; Pieter-Jan Schon, Director, EMSD, AFBI.

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open for local farmers in June

Andy Little, Little Agri, putting in grass near Lisbellaw, with a Claas Harvester and Newholland's TS115.

Picture special as farmers make first cut silage

UFU Deputy President, William Irvine.

Dairy farmers watch cautiously as milk prices drop

Cattle. Stock Image

What's selling around the local marts

Mark and Melissa Paget, Erin Grove.

Balmoral Show 2023 Busy day for agri-sectors suppliers at the Balmoral Show

Nigel Edwards and Michelle McCauley, with their Champion Irish Moiled 'Burren Princess Pandora'.

balmoral show 2023 Livestock results from the Balmoral Show

Robert Kerr with Roy and Rev Lorna Dreaning, enjoying the food hall at Balmoral Show.

Balmoral Show 2023 Brilliant Balmoral Show was a hit with locals attending it

Professor Nigel Scollan (right) Director of the Institute for Global Food Security, and guest speaker at Fermanagh Grassland Club with (from left) Guy Benians, who spoke to members about grassland fertilization; Philip Clarke, club treasurer; Roland

Agriculture is centre stage as food demands increase

The McGeehan family from Fivemiletown, John, Shane and Joe (5) with their intermediate and supreme overall champion Slieve Sportyman at the Limousin Society’s Ballymena show and sale. He realised 13,000gns, setting a record for a Limousin bull sold

McGeehan Limousin breaks NI record price

Baillie and Scarlett Beacom are pictured with their prizewinning suck ewe at Balmoral Show. Photo by John McVitty.

An early winner at this year’s Balmoral Show

Tracy Lowry M&S, Gareth Morton Tesco NI, George Mullan ABP and Vickie White RUAS.

balmoral show Food from farm to fork on display at the first show of the season

World Animal Vaccination Day.

Importance of vaccines for animal and human health

Farmers are urged to have their Single Applications completed for 2023 by May 15.

Deadline looms for Single Applications submissions

Paul McDonald, vice-chairman Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Group and Thomas Keelagher, committee member with the Charolais heifer, first prize in the recently launched prize draw. Tickets available from all group members.

This Charolais heifer is top prize in breeders' group summer draw

UFU Deputy President, William Irvine.

Farming organisation hits out at health care crisis

Farmers are urged to heed the entitlements service closing period. Stock image.

Transfer of entitlements service closing soon

First prize winner Home Farm Lord Harry Y765 sold at 3,300gns for Fintan Keown, Belleek.

Lady Heather lifts female championship at Aberdeen Angus Show and Sale

The members of the ARCZero EIP Group look forward to welcoming you to their forthcoming events.

ARCZero farm walks continue

TB testing resumed on farms this week again.

DAERA invites expressions of interest for badger intervention programme

Above, from left; Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman; Colin Kelly, Group CEO; Peter Sheridan, Group Chief Financial Officer; Niall Matthews, Chairman; Lakeland Dairies. The largest cross-border dairy processing co-operative on the island of Ireland, announced

Strong financial results for 2022 for Lakeland Dairies

The excavator gives great reach for the operator.

Felling of diseased ash trees continue around countryside

Brogher Somemachine exhibited by Trevor Phair.

Champion bull from Brogher herd is 'Somemachine'

Students on the course,

Fermanagh Beekeepers: Plants providing plenty of nectar for bees

David Brown, UFU President speaking at the annual dinner.

UFU raises almost £4,000 for Marie Curie

Early silage making began in Fermanagh on Good Friday with Nathan Thompson of
Steelgrass, mowing this field near Lisnaskea on the farm of Alan Burleigh for baling on Saturday. Around the county, other farmers are busy taking advantage of the drier

Farmers remain patient for spring-like weather to arrive

Animals dumped outside Fivemiletown.

Fears of water pollution and spread of disease as dead animals dumped on riverbank

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers. Photo: PA.

Bird flu update: Avian Influenza housing measures set to be lifted in NI

Attending the farming summit and dinner were NFU Cymru president Aled Jones, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy, NFU president Minette Batters and UFU president David Brown pictured at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown.

UFU President hosts UK farming union summit and dinner

Wool board training opportunity for YFC member

Stephen Evans on the Harper Adams University farm where he is completing his degree.

Graduate role in pigs industry for award-winning student

Drumlone Malcolm, the supreme champion Simmental and top price of 4,000gns at the Spring show and sale.

‘Great’ Simmental champion sells for impressive 4000gns

Alan Potters with one of the Shetland ponies at Fermanagh Fun Farm, Lisbellaw. Picture: Ronan McGrade.

Fermanagh Fun Farm a finalist in Federation of Small Businesses NI awards

Matthew Johnston, Danske Bank presents a bursary to CAFRE Enniskillen Campus BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management student Maya Lutton, (Crumlin).

Bursaries and scholarships awarded to equine students

GrassCheck farmers met recently at AFBI, Hillsborough to prepare for the new season.

New GrassCheck farmers join team for 2023

The Ulster Farmers' Union has reacted to the recent Spring Budget, highlighting a number of concerns. Stock image.

Ulster Farmers' Union gives its reaction to Spring Budget

Dead sheep dumped at Gortalughany Viewpoint which is part of the Cuilcagh Trail.

Dead sheep left on roadside for nearly two weeks

Two Fermanagh farming families to appear on next episode of 'Rare Breed - A Farming Year'.

Fermanagh farming families to appear on next episode of 'Rare Breed - A Farming Year'

A tour of the equine yard at Enniskillen Campus can be taken during the Open Day on March 25.

All welcome at Open Days at CAFRE campuses soon, including Enniskillen

Some alarming figures have been compiled in a new report about bovine TB in the area. Stock image.

Shocking figures of TB in Fermanagh herds

Looking forward to the Youth Development Programme Workshop on Saturday, April 15 are NI Aberdeen Angus Club Chairman George McWhirter; Robert Gilchirst, Chief Executive Officer, Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society; and host, Alan Cheney, Trillick. Photo:

Trillick Angus breeders set to host informative youth workshop

Roger Clarke with one of his alpacas. Photo by John McVitty.

A history-making moment as Clogher Valley judge heads to Europe’s largest alpaca show

Dog owners are bring urged to ensure their dogs don't stray close to livestock, such as but not limited to sheep. File photo.

Dog owners should prevent their pets straying close to livestock

John Martin, Kesh, receives his Long Service Award from Michael Smale, left, chairman, Holstein UK; and vice-chairman Wallace Gregg.

Long Service Award for Fermanagh man John

Prizewinners in the Fermanagh Grassland Club's Vaughan Trust Grazing Competition. Included are (front) William Egerton, winner of the Todd Cup and overall winner of the FGC Plaque; Olwen Gormley, Vaughan Trust; Kevin McGrade, winner of the Stevenson

Farmers receive awards for their excellence in grassland production

Fermanagh farmer Dale Byers in 'Rare Breed - A Farming Year'.

Rare Breed series catches up with Fermanagh farmer during silage season

David Brown, UFU President, gives his views on the Windsor Framework.

Union praises work on Protocol but more still to do

David Bolton, explaining the art of pruning apple trees.

Gardeners get to see apple tree pruning at historic orchard

Guest speaker Liam De Paor, third from left, and Harper Adams Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ken Sloan, second from right, with the current Harper Ireland Club committee.

Students at Harper Adams University excel

Kettlye Irish Salt Moss Aged Beef

Exclusive Fermanagh beef to hit plates of Liverpool diners

Alan Burleigh, getting his calf ready ahead of The Stars of The Future Show and Sale at Clogher Mart.

Great turnout for 'Stars of the Future' show and sale

Kettlye Irish Salt Moss Aged Beef

Exclusive Fermanagh beef to hit plates of Liverpool

Pictured left to right: Lynn Millar (FODC Enforcement Officer - Dog Control); Councillor Barry McElduff (Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council); Clement Kennedy (FPDC Principal Officer - Animal Welfare and Dogs); and Veronica Gamble (FODC

Council highlights consequences of livestock worrying