Farming

Core silage samples being taken before the pit is opened.

Now is the time for silage sampling
Do you know how much energy or protein is in your silage or what the actual dry matter is?

Pictured (from left); Niall Matthews, Chairman of Lakeland Dairies with Colin Kelly, who has been appointed the new Group CEO Designate and Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman, Lakeland Dairies. Mr. Kelly will take up his appointment in January 2023 succeeding

Lakeland Dairies appoint new Chief Executive Designate

Conor, Darragh and James Byrne, Modern Tyres and Cathcart Power Equipment, at The National Ploughing Championships.

Plenty of deals for businesses at massive ploughing event

UFU President David Brown and his wife Mary, who is a Marie Curie Nurse, at the family farm in Florencecourt. The couple are encouraging people to take part in Marie Curie’s Twilight Walk in Barnett Demesne, Belfast, on Friday, September 30. Photo:

UFU president encouraging people to support Marie Curie's Twilight Walk

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Chair Barry McElduff along with local Councillor Sheamus Greene met hill farmers Sean Goodwin and James McDonagh

Council Chair hears farmer's concerns on cost of living crisis

Sheep and beef farmers should note two relevant events coming up this October. Stock image.

Important upcoming beef and sheep events look at winter performance

Beef cattle housed.

Beef prices up by over 32p per kg in past year

Clogher Young Farmers (back) Claire Allen and Lauren Smyth, presenting a cheque for £650, proceeds of their fundraising events at Clogher Valley Show, to Cancer Focus NI representatives Lynn Winslow and Fiona Wilson. Included is Nicholas Lowry,

Special awards given to recognise superb work at Clogher Valley Show

Stephen looks to a better future for the pig industry

Willy West harvesting beans.

Beans yield a natural way to lower feed costs

The Lana herd entry, Lana Janina Erica Y932.

September Select Sale offers up some pedigree Aberdeen Angus females

Lee Agri Contracts using the Erth Agriseeder on a farm near Tempo.

Faster turnaround for new reseeds with 'stitch-in' machine

Historic Hampstead Hall offered a mature garden full of surprises.

Seeds of inspiration for busy gardening society

Tractors on the run.

Rain can’t dampen a tractor run’s fun

Cormac McKervey graduated in July 2022 with a Master’s in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.

Part-time study leads to a Master’s in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise for Cormac

The National Ploughing Championships from an earlier year.

Ploughing championships set to attract hundreds of thousands to Co. Laois site

Mark Fawcett, with his shed of straw.

Hard at work on a bountiful golden harvest

Sheep Breeding Sale at Enniskillen Mart.

Sheep sale sees brisk business at the mart

Avril Campbell (secretary) working with Wendy and Teresa.

Beekeepers of all levels fare well despite August's mixed weather conditions

Wilson Poultry Limited

Poultry farmers ‘always on edge’ at flooding risk

Lorna Dane with her prize winning mead at the honey show at Florencecourt House.

Honey Show brings some sweet awards

A batch of nice coloured heifers on David Henderson's farm.

Perfect weather for summer farm walk visiting top suckler herd

Kathy Dunphy, Senior Project Co-Ordinator at Florence Court Kitchen Garden with Dessie Brennan, Site Supervisor, Woodvale Construction where the new glasshouse is being constructed.

Kitchen Garden reaping a fine harvest

The sale of breeding sheep underway at the Ulster Farmers' Mart on Monday.

Texel rams top the bidding at 700gns at Enniskillen

UFU beef and lamb chair Pat McKay, Hilary and Roger Bell, UFU hill farming chair Alastair Armstrong and LMC chief executive Ian Stevenson.

Lamb promotion should be support to help farmers

Protecting native plant species.

Latest EFS grant to open for applications this week

Some of the BDG members on the visit to Beef 2022.

Beef 2022 Latest advice on production and costs at Beef 2022

David Bolton examining apple trees to look what needs pruned.

Summer pruning Summer pruning of apple trees

Lurg Grand Slam ET sold for 45,000gns in a two-way bid by Gary Beacom, Lakeview, Fivemiletown and Brian Mathews, Quarrymount, Tullamore.

Sheep sales Beltex prices soar at Carlisle

Tackle any signs of sheep scab immediately to effectively prevent it spreading. Stock image.

Sheep scab New pilot project looks at controlling sheep scab

A wild comb built by a swarm in a bait hive.

Beekeeping Beekeepers looking forward to this year’s Annual Honey Show

Annual wildflower margin and traditional orchard creation at CAFRE Enniskillen.

Farm walk Local farm walk will discuss options under latest EFS grant

Liam Moore and Cory Hanley from O'Dorthey's, Enniskillen

Fermanagh County Show Impressive results from the up and coming generation

James Weatherup, Ballyclare, winner of the Reserve Supreme Show with Large Balck Poland Female.

Fermanagh County Show Poultry prizes wing it to some superior winners

Reseeding using a Guttler.

Grass reseeding August is an excellent month for reseeding

Cutting grass near Irvinestown. Picture by John McVitty

Fermanagh is top in the UK for Agriculture

The various plot holders and volunteers of the SEFF Allotment.

Community A lot on offer at SEFF's community allotments open day

Cian Boylan hanging in there

fermanagh county show Simply magnificent display of flowers, fruit and vegetables

Neil Henderson with the farm’s winning suckler cow and calf.

fermanagh county show £2,250 prize money in suckler and heifer championships awarded

The Food Hall at Fermanagh County Show. Photos Tim Flaherty

Fermanagh County Show Show Foodhall stands and delivers top quality fayre

Fermanagh County Show Chefs and food specialists show off their skills

Attending the first night of Clogher Show were Marjory Blackburn, Clogher Show ISA Rep, Linda Hamilton, sheep judge and David Mills, Western region ISA REP.

Clogher Valley Show Food Hall serves up a great success for Show

Lord Anthony Hamilton (second left), President of Fermanagh County Show, with Eddie Rogers, Committee; Ann Orr, Chairman; Paul Robinson, Chairman of The Agriculture Liaison Committee, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council; and Olwen Gormley, Vaughan

Fermanagh County Show County Show will be celebration of food and technology

Lisa McFarland (Omagh) enjoying her CAFRE graduation before she jets off to sunny Australia in August to start her Coolmore Internship!

Equine Apprenticeships Internships open doors to companies worldwide

Eimear McGovern with her Champion Charolais cow wit the judge Andy Patterson.

Clogher Valley Show Show is back with a bang

Louise Reilly (centre), Killyhevlin Hotel, Sponsor of The Food Hall at Fermanagh County Show. Also included are Diana Armstrong, Committee; and Morgan Blain-Crehan, Show Co-Ordinator.

Fermanagh County Show Pet sections popular at County Show

Tyrone Jacob Breeders Paul Colhoun, Adrian Hamilton, Gareth McGrath and James McGrath.

Clogher Valley Show Massive crowds flock to 102nd Clogher Show

The Donnelly family with Ronan, Oonagh, and children Matthew, Sean and Grace with Ronan’s father, Hugh.

Farm development Ronan's farm has grown thanks to knowledge gained from group

Launching The Clogher Valley Show for 2022.

Clogher Valley Show Busy programme of championships and qualifiers for 2022 Show

Members of the Equestrian Committee at Clogher Valley Show with sponsor Pat Cavanagh (front, third from left), Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen.

Clogher Valley Show Encouraging livestock entries as Show aims to repeat 2019 success

Nicolas Lowry, Show President, with Robert Simpson, Steward; Dorothy Johnston, Roger Johnston, Carole Johnston and Lexi Johnston, sponsors of The British Blonde Cattle; and Michael Barnett, Show Treasurer.

Clogher Valley Show Judges will be travelling from across British Isles to select winners

Lord Anthony Hamilton (centre), President of Fermanagh County Show, receiving The Cecil Chartres Memorial Cup from David Farrell and Mona Moore. The cup will be presented to the winner of the most first prizes in Cut Flowers and Vegetables Section of the

Fermanagh County Show Deadline day for entries at Fermanagh County Show

Representatives from Fermanagh County Show promoting the fruit, vegetables and home industries section (from left); Edward Vance, Stanley Moffatt, Florence Eames and Noel Coffey.

Grow Your Own for Fermanagh County Show

Cows and calves on John Egerton's farm.

Farms showcase Two local farms have prestigious role in British Grassland Society's summer tour