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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John Moore (10) from the Old Ballygowan Road, Comber, Co Down, giving his father, Mr John Moore, a hand to groom his Simmental bull during the show and sale of Simmental cattle at Balmoral in March 1981. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA
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David Workman from the Northern Bank handing over a rosette to Bertie Watterson from Magherafelt, Co Londonderry, whose heifer was the best of opposite sex to the champion at the show and sale at Balmoral in 1981. Looking on is farm manager, Andrew Patterson. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA
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Pictured in March 1981 is carcase judge Mr Bernard Michele, centre, from France, with Mr Sam Richardson, Belfast Co-Operative, and Mrs Joe McAloon of the Department of Agriculture. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives Photo: FLA