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Pictured at the event with Ellvena Graham, Ulster Bank's head of Northern Ireland, and the bank's director, corporate banking division, Ian Jordan with Enterpise Minister Arlene Foster

Agri-food potential highlighted at flagship Balmoral Show event

Agri-food is a vital and growing part of the Northern Ireland economy, sustaining up to 92,000 people in employment, Ulster Bank’s most senior executive in Northern Ireland emphasised at one of the Balmoral Show’s main events on Thursday.

Pictured at the event with Ellvena Graham, Ulster Bank's head of Northern Ireland, and the bank's director, corporate banking division, Ian Jordan with Enterpise Minister Arlene Foster

Farmer urges free passage on railway line

Details of a letter which had been sent by a farmer called J Bennet at Poyntzpass, Co Down, was read to a members of the committee of the North-East Agricultural Association when they had met at 73 High Street in Belfast, this week in 1868.

Justice Minister David Ford

Justice Minister announces creation of Rural Crime Unit

Justice Minister David Ford has announced that a new Rural Crime Unit will be formed within the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Justice Minister David Ford

Ad captures the power of milk

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland is set to launch a TV advertising campaign called ‘Milk: A Force of Nature,’ which will appeal to NI mums and highlight the wide range of nutrients available in milk.

Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill

Agreement on CFP package welcomed

Fisheries Minister Michelle O’Neill, MLA attended the EU Council meeting in Brussels this week at which Ministers reached a final position on key reforms to the Common Fisheries Policy.

Pictured on the site of this year's Balmoral Show is Jenny Bristow with Ellie Louise Brown aged 4 from Dungannon who is currently being supported by CLIC Sargent whilst receiving treatment

Golden Cow ‘spreads the love’

GOLDEN Cow, one of Northern Ireland’s favourite butter brand will be ‘Spreading the Love’ at the Balmoral Show with the help of one of our favourite chefs Jenny Bristow in support of the CLIC Sargent Home from Homes appeal.

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UFU joins forces with farming unions on CAP co-financing

The UK farming unions including the UFU last week joined forces with colleagues from across Europe to demand that national governments co-finance any transfer of funds from the direct payments pillar of the CAP to the rural development pillar.

Deadline for LFACA Force Majeure application nearing

Ulster Farmers’ Union President Harry Sinclair would like to remind farmers that the deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have lost stock due to the recent severe weather and wish to submit a force majeure application for the 2014 Less Favoured Area Compensatory Allowances (LFACA) scheme.

Ards group reflects on busy winter period

As summer approaches the Ards Group hopes to see a change in the weather for the better, many will be glad to see an end to the winter and spring of 2013 due to some of the most adverse weather conditions since records began, making life for farmers extremely difficult.

Farmers should be aware law changes for spraying

Law changes are on the way for spraying

The UK National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (Plant Protection Products) was published by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs in February 2013.

UFU President Harry Sinclair presents YFCU President Martyn Blair with a cheque for the 2013 YFCU Exchange Programme.

UFU sponsors YFCU 2013 exchange programme

Ulster Farmers’ Union is pleased to be sponsoring the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster 2013 exchange programme offering long term placements to Australia, Canada and the United States of America to YFCU members.

Balmoral tickets now available

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is pleased to announce that discounted Balmoral tickets are now available for members to purchase from their local offices and UFU headquarters.

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Vintage vehicles star at Ballymoney video

Ballymoney Old Vehicle Club held its annual fun day at the Ballymoney Showgrounds.

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Ian Smith and Bush Lady receieve the 1.20m red rosette from Causeway Coast Community Showjumpers judge Pat Mclaughlin
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New season underway in style at Portrush

The showjumping enthusiasts who made the journey to the north coast last weekend were rewarded with excellent conditions and pleasant spring weather.

Alex Moffet having fun at the beach

Busy time for Mourneview members

Mourneview Riding club members have been out and about having fun all over Mourne in the past few weeks.

The winner of the Arthur McEvoy Premium Wood Shavings Festival Supreme Working Hunter Championship was Lesley Webb riding Yvone Pearson's horse Double Take. This horse won the 80cms Festival Working Hunter Final before being called forward to receive a cheque for �1,000 as the Supreme Working Hunter Champions.

NI Festival organisers delighted at record turnout

The Northern Ireland Festival recently held their 9th annual show at Cavan Equestrian Centre. The show was a huge success making it the biggest Festival yet with over 1,600 entries received and all stables sold out!

The winner of the Arthur McEvoy Premium Wood Shavings Festival Supreme Working Hunter Championship was Lesley Webb riding Yvone Pearson's horse Double Take. This horse won the 80cms Festival Working Hunter Final before being called forward to receive a cheque for �1,000 as the Supreme Working Hunter Champions.

Mid Ulster season starts with gymkhana

THE Mid Ulster Showjumpers got their 2013 season under way with their gymkhana, held, as usual, on the lands of Mr Hugh Nicholl, Hillhead Road, Castledawson.

Benefits of competing in shows highlighted at launch

Ballymena Show committee recently held their annual press launch to highlight the activities which will be held at Ballymena Showgrounds on the 24th and 25th May.

Harry Marshall and a camera shy

Riders book their place for the annual Balmoral showcase

THE Causeway Coast Community Showjumpers have a long and happy association with the annual Balmoral Show and the Balmoral qualifiers for the national showjumping classes holds a special significance as they are jumped on a grass arena.

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The Lylehill YFC senior winning team Ashleen Price, Claire Taylor, Victoria Price, Stephanie McCollam and Emma Reid

YFCU Balmoral finalists named for girls’ football

The final of the girls’ five a-side football, sponsored by Elanco, will take place on Thursday 16th May 2013 on the Cattle Rings, Balmoral Show, Balmoral Park at 4.00pm.

Members of Bleary YFC at Gosford Karting

Young farmers get into top gear at karting

ON Friday 3rd May Bleary YFC got behind the wheel and went to Gosford Karting for their last club meeting for the summer.

Ready, set, pull! YFCU members Gillian Wilson (Cappagh YFC) and Rachel Cross (Gleno Valley YFC) look forward to watching the tug of war competition, one of many events the YFCU will be participating at the 2013 Balmoral Show in the new venue at Balmoral Park.

YFCU excited to be part of ‘new beginnings’ at Balmoral Show

THE Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) is excited to be part of Balmoral Show 2013 at the new venue in Balmoral Park and has created an action-packed timetable of events for this year’s historic event.

Members of Straid YFC are looking forward to their annual barbecue Saturday, May 25 at the Cullyburn Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5BN.

Straid YFC annual barbecue

STRAID YFC will be holding their annual barbecue later this month.

The boys from Finvoy YFC who were placed first in every class at the recent Co Antrim dairy stockjudging finals

Firsts all round for Finvoy YFC

FINVOY YFC recently enjoyed success at the Co Antrim YFC dairy stockjudging finals.

The boys from Finvoy YFC who were placed first in every class at the recent Co Antrim dairy stockjudging finals

Spa YFC annual church service

SPA Young Farmers’ Club would like to invite you to their annual church service on Sunday 19th May at Spa Presbyterian Church at 7pm.

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