Some of these photographs have lain in the library gathering dust over the years, but with modern technology, and a bit of graft, Farming Life are delighted to be able to offer their readers a fascinating look back in time with our new videos and reels.
This collection of old photos is from 1981.
Have a look and see who you might be able to spot in our collection of photos.
Indeed, if you have an archive that you’d like to share contact [email protected].
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Pictured in March 1981 viewing the Simmental quality carcases at a Belfast meat plant are, Mr Eric Cuttle, third, left, managing director of the Lagan Meat Company, with, from left, Mr David Cuttle, Mr Campbell Tweed, Mr Robert McBride, secretary of the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club, and Mr David Perry, chairman. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA
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Mr John Kelly, Allied Irish Banks, handing over a sponsorship cheque in March 1981 to Mr David Perry, chairman of the Northern Ireland Simmental Breeders’ Club. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA
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Pictured in March 1981 is Mr John Loghery from Limavady, Co Londonderry, who had the Simmental reserve champion carcase in the Simmental carcase championship. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA
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Pictured in March 1981 is Edmond Arthur, Knowhead, Ballyrobert, with his Friesian champion female at a show and sale at Allam’s Mart in Belfast. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: News Letter archives/Darryl Armi