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Stephen Best, General Manager at Henderson Print, with the new Platinum Q3XL printer, which the company has invested over £200,000 in to enhance printing capabilities for the sector in Northern Ireland.

Investment by Henderson Print will enhance commercial print capabilities for NI

Thousands of children contact Childline every year due to loneliness.

Thousands of lonely children turning to Childline for help and support

During the past three years, 2022 to 2024, NFU Mutual distributed £3.25m of funding each year to local and national charities across the UK. (Pic: Freelance)

NFU Mutual pledges £4m charitable support during 2025

Farming Life livestock markets

Strong demand for cattle at Markethill Mart, heavy heifers to £2220

Farming Life livestock markets

Dairy cows and heifers selling to £2860 and £2580 at Clogher Mart

Linda Rukin and her family with their herd of Swaledale sheep on their farm in Swaledale

Swaledale & Wensleydale Environmental Farmers Group wins Heritage Fund Award

Rathfriland Mart

Bullocks selling to a top of £1920 at Rathfriland Co-op

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Artist Julie Wilson's work is inspired by her visit to the arctic region.

Arctic inspired exhibition opens at North Down Museum

Charmer and Lucy Johnston win the 70cm class. (Photo: Equi-Tog)

Christmas Cracker Show at Laurel View Equestrian Centre

Apprentice Gabby Harrison and mentor Friedrich Machala.

SERC apprentice set for Young Chefs Olympiad in India

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Lucy Rooney and Donegreagh Rosanna - East Antrim. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Arena eventing and showjumping at Ardnacashel

Pictured at Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds Randalstown meet. (Pic: Freelance)

Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds begin the New Year with meet

Katie Surgenor jumping Joey. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Good cheer for end-of-season derby at Connell Hill Equestrian

Market Reports

Enniskillen Mart

Good prices despite icy conditions at Enniskillen Mart, bullocks to £1930

Dungannon Mart

Flying start to 2025 at Dungannon Mart, steers selling to £2050

Lisahally mart

Sharp trade for cattle at Lisahally Mart, stores selling to £1800/640kg

Ulster Farmers' Union Watch

Seamus McCaffrey, Accountant

Group Focus – North Antrim
The North Antrim group had a very successful group meeting on Thursday, 5th December 2024 in the Townhall Ballymoney.
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Left to right: Signature Led Lighting managing director Carl Pye and UK sales director Dylan Mansfield.

Signature Led Lighting join UFU

Recent tax changes will impact on Northern Ireland farms. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Impact of Autumn Budget on agriculture labour costs

Richard Gilpin

Agronomy and business management conference for arable growers

The UFU presidential team.

UFU president roadshow dates announced

Business

Elizabeth Calvin

Animal needs must be met, and any diet changes should be made gradually

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Funding will cover up to 85% of funding for projects

Restrictions will be imposed on BVD positive farms

Actions that are taken now will help to reduce the incidence of BVD virus

Our future is inextricably linked with a greater risk of storm damage impacting agricultural businesses.

Storm cover is an optional feature that can be included in a farm policy

More Equestrian News

Sara-Jane Sloane with Buddy had a lovely double clear in the 80cm class. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

New Year, new showjumping league at Ecclesville

World Horse Welfare’s Wednesday Webinar series returns from the Christmas break on Wednesday 15 January at 7pm with a look at the environmental issues associated with the keeping of equines.

Learn how to keep horses in an environmentally friendly way

Charlotte Morton and Robbie took 2nd place in the fancy dress class. (Pic: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Rescheduled Christmas Show is a huge success at Knockagh View

Connie Gray and Joker. (Pic: Black Horse Photography)

Christmas showjumping at Ardnacashel Equestrian Centre

Rural Youth

Joshua Waide, Trevor Carson and Joel Dornan at Glarryford YFC's recent tractor run

Glarryford YFC hold popular tractor run from Killymurris Presbyterian

Dr Paul Crosson, principal research scientist at Teagasc, Adam Woods, suckler and beef editor at The Irish Farmers Journal, Zoe McKay, assistant Professor of Grass and Forage Science at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Jim Mulhall, vice-chairman of Agri Aware, and students from Scoil Mhuire, Trim

Agri Aware’s farm walk and talk returns with extra dates for this year’s series

Robert and Louise McIlroy with Kaydence at the tractor run

Two charities benefit from Rathfriland tractor run

Alan and Barbara Simms at the Mountnorris YFC 90th anniversary celebrations

Mountnorris YFC celebrate their 90th anniversary in style

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Trenarry extends to 221 acres, and national property consultancy Carter Jonas says it offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to establish their own farming unit or expand an existing business. (Pic: Freelance)

Tenders invited for 20-year dairy farm tenancy

Heated jackets can be worn as an inner layer or an outer layer

Cheapest heated jackets: Buy baking hot body warmers for less than £25

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: All 26 postcodes eligible for cold weather payment

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Greggs hikes price of pastry products - how much a sausage roll costs

Research of 2,000 adults found almost half devote a mere 10 minutes or less to the meal

Brits embrace ‘working breakfasts’ - holding meetings over the meal