Mr Fred Murray, left, cracks a joke with Mr Robert Clyde during the show and sale of Simmental cattle at Balmoral in March 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archivesplaceholder image

Memorable Farming Life Photos from 1981 You Shouldn’t Miss

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Lockhart quits DUP to sit as independent Unionist MP

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Food manufacturing company fined following serious injury to employee

Sheepdogs helped forge 150 years of farming connections between Wales and New Zealand, according to new research by Cardiff University.placeholder image

Cardiff University study explores links between farming in Wales and New Zealand

Eamon and Nadelle McKillop of McKillop's SPAR, Fry's Road, receiving Involvement in the Community Award from Lee McFarland of Cranswick Country Foods.placeholder image

McKillop’s SPAR awarded prestigious community award

A vintage tractor run was held in April in which approximately 90 tractors took part covering 13 miles of scenic countryside, proceeds of £4400 was accepted by Ben Green on behalf of Young Lives Versus Cancer charity.placeholder image

Derg Valley Vintage Club holds charity presentation in the Derg Arms

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Breeding bulls selling to £4000 at Newtownstewart Mart

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Suzanne Wylie, Chief Executive, NI Chamber; Tanya Anderson, Head of Business Deposits, Bank of Ireland UK and Kevin O'Hara, Head of Procurement, Navantia UK - Harland & Wolffplaceholder image

300 local firms to pitch for new contracts at NI Chamber’s Meet the Buyer

CAFRE students Sienna McPhillips (Cavan) and Emily Smyth (Armagh) introduced visitors at the Equine Open Day to campus horse Tim.placeholder image

Enniskillen Campus welcomes visitors to Equine Open Day

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Emily Turley and Elissa Cowan claim championship rosettes

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Balmoral introduces 'Eventing Star of the Future' Championship

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Autumn point to point horse races at Portrush

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Top talent shines at Working Hunter League and NIF Qualifiers

Market Reports

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Heavy heifers selling to £2570 at Markethill Mart

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Beef bred cows selling to to £2670 at Clogher Mart

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Dairy cows selling to £3300 with weanlings topping at £6.35pk at Rathfriland

Ulster Farmers' Union Watch

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Book you place for the UFU’s beyond the farm gate virtual

​The UFU beyond the farm gate virtual farm tour returns on Wednesday, 4 November, with UFU member John Wauchob.

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Supporting farmers across Northern Ireland with watercourse maintenance, drainage issues and flood risk management through the work of UFU Technical Officers and DfI Rivers.placeholder image

October Rivers Agency - Supporting farmers with rivers and watercourses

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Larne group: Winter programme up and running!

Avian influenza (AI) remains one of the most significant disease threats facing our poultry industry.placeholder image

Avian Influenza – Staying Vigilant

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County Londonderry chairman - Outstanding in his field

Business

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Teagasc and CAFRE announce programme for Uplands Symposium in Killarney

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Clipex expands livestock handling systems into Great Britain

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Growers unite behind water security recommendations ahead of Westminster launch

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Sheep farmers urged to report disease after first detections of Shamonda virus

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Tramore style evening celebrates a day of fashion, racing and standout style

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Princess Royal visits Shanaghan Veterinary Services on Equine Futures Day

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Sun, clear rounds, and superb sport at Connell Hill training show

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Discover CAFRE Enniskillen Campus during Open Farm Weekend

Rural Youth

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Oxford Farming Conference names 15 emerging leaders for Inspire 2027

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Macra calls for delivery on government’s vision for rural Ireland

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Mandatory provision of installation aid in latest CAP agreement a ‘huge leap’

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Macra welcomes Minister Heydon’s commitment to generational renewal

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Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

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