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Pictured at the start of August 1980 at the Royal Dublin Horse Show at the RDS is Mr Ralph Loney from Portadown with his first prize winner and reserve champion hunter Nebue the Second. Farming Life declared of the show: “The Royal Dublin Show is still the world’s premier event in the equestrian world. And this year, as in every year, Ulster horsemen and women are at the top of the list in the prestigious Dublin event.” Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Criticism levelled at the driving of cattle through streets of Belfast (1953) Darryl Armitage

This week's clip from the Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive is from Co Fermanagh from 1965 and shows the laying underwater cables across the county's many loughs. Picture: Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive

Watch: Laying underwater cables at Enniskillen in 1965 Darryl Armitage

Co Down farmer John Beck, left, Cascum, Banbridge, is pictured in late July 1980, receiving the keys for a new Dronningborg D400 hydrostatic combine harvester from Mr Dolway Johnston, director of Cyril Johnston and Company Ltd, Carryduff. Looking on is Hubert Adams, service manager. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

The Old Castle at Hillsborough hosts society’s annual show (1853) Darryl Armitage

A snippet from a film from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive about the breeding of Clydesdale horses. Picture: NI Screen's Digital Film Archive

Watch: Tors Benefactor arrives from Scotland (1964) Darryl Armitage

Farming Life's thanks to Harold Harkin who has emailed us in this video from the Garvagh Clydesdale show and vintage rally and road run which was recently held the Co Londonderry village. Picture: Harold Harkin

Watch: Garvagh Clydesdale Show and Vintage Rally 2023 Darryl Armitage

Pictured in July 1980 at the Killinchy Show is Anna Erskine on Windy on her way to a clear round. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Local bulls are put through their paces at Armagh testing centre (1983) Darryl Armitage

Farming Life is delighted to be bringing back the old clips from our friends at Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive. This week's clip is from a ploughing match which was held at Ballycastle in 1965. Picture: Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive

Watch: Ploughing competition in Ballycastle (1965) Darryl Armitage

That summer feeling in late July 1980: This photograph which appeared in the News Letter on Monday, July 21, was taken by staff photographer Trevor Dickson. The caption read – If you’re reflecting on this summer then even the dullest of day a dander around any old harbour can be a pleasant diversion. It’s the smell of the diesel oil, and another mixture of seaweed and more. With hardly a breath of wind, the boats are mirror here in Ballintoy harbour. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Clones Farming Society hold their annual cattle and horse show (1894) Darryl Armitage

Pictured at the end of June 2002 are Natasha and Zowie Maguire who are seen presenting Willard Smyth, from Downhill Sheepdog Society, with a cup in memory of their late mother, Rosealeen Maguire. The cup was competed for in the novice section at the Downhill trials which were held on Saturday, July 6, 2002. Picture: News Letter archives/Kevin McAuley

NI Milk Council explains increase in local milk prices in Ulster (1938) Darryl Armitage

Farming Life's Darryl Armitage made the trip up to Desertmartin and Draperstown to catch the Bradley's Corner vintage tractor run. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Tractors parked up at Draperstown Livestock Market during vintage tractor run Darryl Armitage

Corn cutting at Ballymartin on the edge of the Mourne Mountains. The corn was being cut for the Mourne Vintage Club day which is being held at Annalong at the sawmill on Saturday, September 9. Picture: Mourne Vintage Club

Watch: Vintage corn cutting by the Mourne Vintage Club ahead of annual rally Darryl Armitage

Brian McElroy from Dromara, Co Down, pictured with the junior overall heifer champion along with judges Trevor Masterson and John Gordon at the Castlewellan Show in July 2002. Picture: News Letter archives/Gavan Caldwell

Inquiry hears of a dramatic decline in salmon fishing in the River Bann (1930) Darryl Armitage

Last weekend Farming Life's Darryl Armitage made the trip up to Desertmartin and Draperstown to catch the Bradley's Corner vintage tractor run. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Bradley's Corner vintage tractor run Darryl Armitage

A Belgian Blue exhibitor leaves the ring during the Antrim Show held in July 2002. Picture: News Letter archives/Kevin McAuley

Cushendall type of ponies take centre stage at Carnlough show (1927) Darryl Armitage

The Balnamore Spark Plug Tractor Run 2023 passes through the Leslie Hill Estate, Ballymoney. Picture: John Nicholl

Watch: Balnamore Spark Plug Tractor Run 2023 Darryl Armitage

Florence Court Rose Cottage, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Picture: National Trust

New holiday cottages from the National Trust in Northern Ireland Darryl Armitage

Pictured in May 1992 at the Ballymoney Show is Victor Truesdale, second left, of John Thompson, presenting the company’s livestock championship awards to, Alfie Martin, Crumlin (best Large White pig of opposite sex to the champion), Robert Kerr, Ballymoney (best Large White pig in show) and Robert Wallace, Antrim (best Holstein Friesian in show. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Great success for very first Kilkeel Show to be held at old workhouse (1928) Darryl Armitage

The Portglenone Enterprise Group Ltd Cavalcade Road Run 2023, part of The Big Splash Festival being hosted in the Co Antrim village, was a great success, despite the overcast weather. Picture: John Nicholl

Watch: Portglenone Enterprise Group Ltd Cavalcade Road Run 2023 Darryl Armitage

The cottage of William Carleton novelist and poet, who was born near Clogher in 1794. Picture: Kenneth Allen/Geograph

Watch: Repairing the roof of Carleton’s Cottage (1965) Darryl Armitage

Helen Lanigan Wood, archaeologist and first curator of Fermanagh County Museum, Nikki McVeigh, The National Lottery Heritage, Catherine Scott, development officer, Councillor Thomas O'Reilly, chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Sinead Reilly, development officer and Richard Watson, Lough Erne Landscape Partnership. Picture: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Lough Erne Pilgrim Way: major new exhibition opens in Enniskillen Castle Darryl Armitage

Peninsula Vintage Club recently held their annual road run from Kircubbin Sailing Club. Pictured at the road run are Niall Kelly from Rubane and his grandfather Kevin Bell from Kircubbin. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Excellent turnout for annual Peninsula Vintage Club run Darryl Armitage

Pictured in May 1992 amidst the hustle and bustle of the Ballyclare May Fair is horse dealer George Rainey from Drumbeg, Lisburn, who is seen relaxing from his toil on the back of a convenient cart and as he watches the world go by. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Dairy experts’ high praise for Ulster livestock during their visit (1928) Darryl Armitage

Peninsula Vintage Club recently held their annual road run from Kircubbin Sailing Club. Pictured at the road run is Robert Pagan from Carrowdore. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Tractors making their way back home at Peninsula Vintage Club run Darryl Armitage

Last Thursday the annual Peninsula Vintage Club run was held from Kircubbin Sailing Club. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Tractors leaving on the annual Peninsula Vintage Club run Darryl Armitage

Last Friday the annual Peninsula Vintage Club run was held from Kircubbin Sailing Club. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Tractors arriving for annual Peninsula Vintage Club run Darryl Armitage

One of the most successful exhibitors in the half-bred mare classes at the Ballymena Show in June 1980 was John McMinn, Legaloy, Ballyclare. He is pictured with his winner, Clare Nan, bedecked with several rosettes. She has qualified to compete in the brood mare championship at the Enniskillen Show in August 1980. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Splendid weather graces the fourth show to be held by Bangor Society (1923) Darryl Armitage

Pictured in June 1980 is James Faith from Eglington, Co Londonderry, with his Hereford champion bull, which also won the News Letter Cup, at the Ballymena Show. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Ulster farmers up in arms at rise in meat prices by association (1963) Darryl Armitage

Enjoying the day at the Ferguson Day at Cultra are John Hegarty from Eglinton, Ciaran Deery from Eglinton and Pat Wilson from Randalstown. Picture: Darryl Armitage

In pictures: Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Museum Darryl Armitage

Pictured in June 1980 is five-year-old Elaine McCready from Lurgan making sure that Snowey the kid did not go hungry at the Lurgan Show. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Interested parties set to carefully study new White Paper proposals (1966) Darryl Armitage

Last weekend the Ulster Folk Museum celebrated Ferguson Tractor Day and offered visitors an insight into the legacy of agricultural innovator, Harry Ferguson with working ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors as part of their Ferguson Day celebrations. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Working in the fields at the Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Park Darryl Armitage

Last weekend the Ulster Folk Museum celebrated Ferguson Tractor Day and offered visitors an insight into the legacy of agricultural innovator, Harry Ferguson with working ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors as part of their Ferguson Day celebrations. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: More from last weekend's Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Museum Darryl Armitage

Last weekend the Ulster Folk Museum celebrated Ferguson Tractor Day and offered visitors an insight into the legacy of agricultural innovator, Harry Ferguson with working ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors as part of their Ferguson Day celebrations. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: More from the Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Museum Darryl Armitage