Farming

Some of the damage

Ukraine's agricultural sector has suffered total losses of over $80 billion

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Tyrone farmer fined £1,000 plus £15 Offenders Levy

Jay Whitten 1st Club Portadown & Drumcree, 2md Sect & 7th Open NIPA.

The second race for the NIPA old birds was flown from Roscrea

Superintendent Joanne Gibson, Operation Gallop lead; Mark Robinson on Monty, Susan Spratt (BHS) and Head of Road Policing Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Parkway Photography)

Operation Gallop - focus on road safety for horse riders and drivers

With the Met Office confirming temperatures are expected to climb this week, NI Water is raising awareness about the need to be water efficient and reduce water waste. (Photo: REX MEDIA LTD)

NI Water offer water saving advice ahead of warmer weather

Farming Life livestock markets

Forward feeding heifers selling to £427 for 590k at £2530 at Markethill Mart

Farming Life livestock markets

Beef bred cows selling to £3820-80 at Clogher Mart

Pedigree Livestock Services has been appointed as the official promotions partner for the Kerry Hill Flock Book Society. (Pic: Freelance)

Kerry Hill Flock Book Society partner with Pedigree Livestock Service

Former South West College Civil Engineering graduate Mark Loughran’s paper was selected for presentation at the ICE Northern Ireland Emerging Engineers Award finals, where he was announced as one of only three finalists across the region – an impressive recognition of his growing impact in the field and is pictured presenting at the competition. (Pic: Freelance)

Mark Loughran’s Rising Star in Civil Engineering

Carnmoney Hill

Stand up for Bluebells urges the Woodland Trust in April and May

Belfast International Airport and the city region’s destination marketing and management organisation, Visit Belfast, have embarked on a new strategic tourism partnership designed to boost tourism, support investment and enhance the visitor experience. Pictured are Rachael McGuickin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Visit Belfast and Dan Owens, Belfast International Airport’s Chief Executive Officer. (Photo: Freelance)

Visit Belfast and Belfast International Airport new tourism partnership

On the day, Coleraine will host a programme of flagship events including a special commemorative beacon lighting ceremony. (Photo: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council)

Residents invited to mark VE Day 80 with programme of events in Coleraine

Residents are invited to join with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe on Thursday 8 May 2025.

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Farming Life livestock markets

Another excellent entry of cattle at Newtownstewart, bullocks selling to £2850

Michelle Cassidy (NI Water Lead Analyst), Marc Butler (NI Water Asset Performance Engineer), Shanique Davis (NI Water Senior Analyst), Paul McMurray (NI Water Senior Analyst), Andrew Murphy (NI Water Lead Analyst). (Photo: John Ohle)

NI Water comes out top in GIS Awards

HSENI marks Workers’ Memorial Day by calling for safer and healthier workplaces

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From left, Mike Briggs, A L Daines; Ryan Robertson, Thomas Armstrong Construction; Laura Millar, H&H and Karl Stout, H&H. (Pic: Freelance)

Harrison & Hetherington mark £1 million investment milestone

Pictured at the launch of Sheep2025 are left to right; Philip Creighton, Teagasc Sheep Enterprise Leader, Athenry; Sean Godfrey, Sheep Ireland; Lauren Nolan, Irish Country Meats; Margaret O Donovan, Teagasc; Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc; Shauna Jager, Bord Bia; Jaynell Anderson, Sheep Ireland Manager; Sharon Walshe, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Darren Carty, Irish Farmers Journal. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure

Sheep 2025 Open Day: An exciting look into the future of Irish sheep farming

Over 65 primary school students from Scoil Mhuire Knockavillans and Thomastown National School joined Michael, Agri Aware and Dairygold on his farm to see everything from the milking parlour, the newborn calves and the farm's herd of 160 cows

Agri Aware and Dairygold hold inaugural Host Farm Initiative farm visit

Chairman Peter Lamb with Alan Morrison, president, Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society.

Successful year outlined at Aberdeen Angus AGM

Adam Henson, farmer and TV presenter, will be helping to celebrate rural young people as part of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) annual YFC Achiever Awards, which is this year supported by CFMOTO UK

Farming leaders help to celebrate rural young people’s achievements
Adam Henson, farmer and TV presenter, will be helping to celebrate rural young people as part of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) annual YFC Achiever Awards, which is this year supported by CFMOTO UK.
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Hilltown Mart

Ewes and lambs selling to £352 at Hilltown Saleyard

Macra National president Elaine Houlihan and Clare Macra chair Lisa Quinn with Alan Keane, Whelans Garage and Martin McNamara, Clare Marts at the 2025 Macra AGM launch

County Clare set to host Macra’s 81st AGM next month

Mukesh Sharma, NI Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund visited Glenside Farm to see the results of the Farm to Fabric project and is pictured with representatives from Glenside Farm Comber CIC (Iain and Malini Colville)

Farm to Fabric Heritage Project reconnects people to wool crafts

1st place in the weanling heifer class, Hugh Morgan.

Overall Champion went to Thomas & Lila Bingham, Kilkeel

Ben and Maisy Power take second place over the 45cm course. (Photo: Equi-Tog)

Easter ‘eggcitement’ at Laurel View Equestrian Centre

Rathfriland Mart

Weanling selling to a top of £5.09 per kilo at Rathfriland Co-op

Ana Donnelly and Bailie competed in the 70cm class. (Pic: Jennifer Leonard/Ecclesville)

Ecclesville’s showjumping league continues

The new stickers

New stickers aiming to visually remind everyone to stay safe

Anna Millar, Trident MicroNutri

It is more important than ever to understand your milk contract

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Scammers have targeted individuals in a number of recent cases

L-R – Colin Smith, LMC CEO, Michael Haverty, Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Anderson’s Centre, Elaine Willis, LMC Board Member, David Mark, LMC Board Member, David Torrens, LMC Board Member. Picture: Peter Houston

"Now more than ever, we must champion the excellence of our produce"
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has highlighted at its recent Annual Spring Conference that while the agriculture sector in Northern Ireland faces challenges, the opportunities for growth remain strong.
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Sophie Thompson pictured with former YFCU president, Stuart Mills.

Women in agriculture profile featuring Sophie Thompson

A well attended group trip started with a visit to Slurrykat in Waringstown for a guided tour of the manufacturing facility. (Pic: UFU)

Mid Tyrone group focus

J&D Braniff Glen H.P.S. Winners

The mighty N.I.P.A. got up and running on Easter weekend with a slight delay

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart, with RUAS president John Henning OBE, and his wife Ann, at the launch of the 2025 Lurgan Show.

“Lurgan Show literally is a day when the country comes to town"

Pictured with Minister Muir at Mount Stewart in Co Down as he launched Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan are (L-R) Robert Walsh, Northern Ireland Marine Task Force, Erin McKeown, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Nick Baker-Horne, Ulster Wildlife, Cllr Allison Bennington, Northern Ireland Local Government Association, Tim Mackie, DAERA, Jade Berman, National Trust and Matt Service, The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute. (Pic: DAERA)

Muir launches Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan

Ryan McBride (Fintona) with sons Piaras and Finn out doing the daily rounds.

“Visiting local, working farms gives you great food for thought" - Ian Browne

Justice Minister Naomi Long and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir are pictured with Aisling Gribbin from the Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust during a visit to Magilligan Prison where they viewed a new tree nursery which is part of an environmental scheme aimed at protecting and developing new Irish woodland. Run by prisoners, the nursery is capable of producing up to 70,000 trees every year. Picture: Michael Cooper

Minister visits new nursery, within the walls of Magilligan prison

Noel Savage on his dairy farm at Dromore, Co Down.

Dromore farmer highlights value of CAFRE business group membership

Dale Orr

PRISM is ABP’s Programme for Improving the Sustainability of Red Meat

Robin Swann MP.

Swann secures meeting for businesses impacted by 'bureaucratic trade burden'

Minister Muir visiting the Rural Support Stand at Balmoral Show 2024

Rural Support are planning an action packed four days at Balmoral Show

Latest figures

Northern Ireland weekly market report

Steven Johnston, CAFRE senior technologist; Mary-Anne Alexander, CAFRE advisor and Eamonn Matthews, operations' manager, Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd

Upcoming training events have been organised by Ai Services

Rachel Megarrell, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser.

Ways to ensure that lambs meet their target growth rates

UFU deputy president Glen Cuddy

Sheep support is finally being given ministerial attention - UFU

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The Portaferry Road remains closed as an examination of the scene continues

Coleraine’s Causeway Speciality Market has said a tearful goodbye to one its longest standing stallholders, Lilian Kennedy of Curry Sauce NI. Lillian is pictured receiving a farewell gift from with Catrina McNeill, Council’s Town & Village Management Team and Ted Jenson, Big Ted’s Cookies.

Curry Sauce NI will now continue under new management

Darcey Wilson, Corporate Marketing Executive at Henderson Group with Katie McClean from The Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland (HDANI), launching the Community Cashback Grant 2025.

Community Cashback Grant is open for applications until 4th June

Dr Steven Johnston and Mary-Ann Alexander, from CAFRE have marked a significant achievement as the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) reaches a milestone — over 5,000 training sessions successfully completed. This accomplishment reflects the strong engagement of the farming community in improving soil health and sustainable nutrient management across Northern Ireland. Book now to complete SHNS training at: www.cafre.ac.uk/snhs-training

Farmers who have yet to complete the training are strongly encouraged to act now

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PSNI urge motorists to avoid area after serious accident

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Heavy weights sold to 2930 for a 792kg CH

UFU deputy president Glen Cuddy

Sheep support is finally being given ministerial attention - UFU

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Road users urged to seek alternative route

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Latest cattle prices from the Wednesday Dungannon sale

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A good show of sheep on Wednesday night at Armoy

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Latest prices from the rings at Kilrea

Sinead McEvoy, Director of Regeneration and Planning, Council Chair John McClaughry and Niamh Thomas, NOW Group.

New disability programme creates opportunities for employers and job seekers

Manx Loaghtan. (Pic: Carol Kempson)

Two iconic sheep breeds fall to urgent priority on new Rare Breeds Watchlist