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Platinum sponsors of the YFCU 2024 agri-food conference with YFCU deputy president Richard Beattie and AERA chair Ian Walker at Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown. Picture: YFCU

YFCU to host its sixth agri-food conference

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 4 December 2023. Picture: ADHB

NI weekly market report - 4 December 2023

The mart extension has been several years in the planning. (Pic: Rathfriland Mart)

£1 million extension opens at local farmers' co-op mart

James Adams, Judge at the NI Texel Sheep Breeder's Club annual In-Lamb sale hands over the Oldstone Veterinary Champion Rosette to Alastair Gault Forkins Flock.

Texel show and sale results

Nick Whelan, CEO of Dale Farm

World dairy markets are starting to gather momentum

Wolfie is a very special girl who has been through a lot in her short life. (Pic: Dogs Trust)

Can you offer Wolfie or Desmond a loving new home?

Ryan Gurney. (Pic: Facebook)

Suffolk Sheep Society 'heartbroken' following death of breeder

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Market Reports

Enniskillen Mart

Firm trade for cattle at Enniskillen, bullocks selling to £2540 per head

Dungannon Mart

Steers selling to a height of £1960 for a 795kg Charolais at Dungannon Mart

Armoy mart

Fat lamb trade much sharper at Armoy Mart, selling to a top price of £132

Ulster Farmers' Union Watch

There was a good turnout at meetings

Focus on NE Derry group
​A busy summer of events for NE Derry Group was kicked off with the UFU Group Cereal Competition.

European Parliament reject Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation (SUR)

For farmers in Northern Ireland (NI), the gathering of world leaders to talk about climate change may seem irrelevant but it is important.

The importance of COP28 for NI

Paul McCartan, Boxfab Fabrications general manager pictured with Craig Scott, UFU corporate sales executive.

Boxfab Fabrications becomes UFU member

Richard Kernohan Mid Down group, Roberta Simmons UFU, Phillip Gault Donard Group, John McGreevy Donard Group, Pamela Macauley Mid Down group and William Irvine UFU deputy president.

Mid Down UFU group focus

Equestrian

The cover story is written by Donn McClean, providing a fascinating insight from Paul Townend into what it means to be Willie Mullins’ retained jockey, how he is more comfortable in the role now and how his Cheltenham week evolved, concluding with a third Gold Cup triumph. (Pic: Irish Racing Yearbook)

Irish Racing Yearbook 2024 on sale now

Following on from last year’s ‘The Business of Breeding 2022’, this survey places more of an emphasis on the requirements of equine operations around the country from a personnel perspective. (Pic: HSI)

HSI launches equestrian industry sentiment survey

Stirrup cup. (Pic: Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds)

A bright, crisp day for Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds drag hunt at Lissan

Stirrup cup. (Pic: Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds)

In Pictures: Holestone Farmers Bloodhounds hold drag hunt at Hawthorne's

Jenny Beattie received a medal from judge Aisling Kirkpatrick. (Pic supplied by Joan Cunningham)

Annual Santa charity ride takes to the streets of Downpatrick

Taking care of your horse’s hooves is a very important part of horse care. (Pic supplied by Horse & Country)

Hoof care: keeping your horse’s hooves in top condition over the colder months

Zac Bradley and Susie picked up their spring festival qualification in the 70cms class at Knockagh View Arena Eventing. (Pic: Ellie Johnston)

Arena eventing competition held at Knockagh View

Chloe McClean jumping Sammy (90cm). (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

This Saturday at Connell Hill is one not to be missed

Rural Youth

Rob Lally, Macra Northwest vice president, Elaine Houlihan Macra national president and Kim Millar-Price, brand development and marketing manager at Aurivo Agribusiness, pictured with Northwest Macra members at the Northwest Kings and Queens launch night. Picture: Submitted

Aurivo sponsors Northwest Kings and Queens for another four years

Ballywalter YFC, Co Down YFC junior club of the year 2023, at the Belmont House Hotel, Banbridge. Picture: Submitted

In pictures: Co Down YFC hold their annual dinner and prize night

Live To Dead 2023 prize winners with their Dunbia goody bags. Picture: Submitted

YFCU members gain valuable experience during visit to Dunbia

Pictured is the winning 12-14 group debating team from Donaghadee YFC receiving their certificates from guest speaker David Duly (Left) and YFCU deputy president Richard Beattie (right). Picture: Submitted

YFCU debating competition finals showcase talent

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Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match