AGM

Bookings for the upcoming arable conference are now open. (Pic: UFU)

Arable conference

Dale Farm's Rodney Stewart and Stephen McLean at the new plant

Dale Farm’s new cheese plant to come on stream next week

The meeting was coupled with a trip for delegates to the Harrison Spinks factory. Harrison Spinks is a major user of traceable British wool for their mattresses and recently hosted Princess Anne who presented them with the King’s Award for Sustainable Development

Positive mood at Ulster Wool Partners British Wool AGM and conference

Pictured at the 2024 Dale Farm Annual General Meeting are Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan and Chair Fred Allen

Investment and sustainable growth on the agenda at Dale Farm AGM

Mosside WI return after a wet summer

John Gilliland speaking during the farm walk

NSA AGM takes place on farm of Roger and Hilary Bell

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NSA AGM to stop off at Kells farm

Jay Warden, Ards Group Chairman

UFU Ards group focus

Holstein UK AGM: Outgoing chairman Wallace Gregg; NI trustees Wallace Patton and Iain McLean; with president-elect Mark Logan. (Pic: Ruth Rees Photography)

Mark Logan named president-elect of Holstein UK at AGM

Committee members at the Donegal Lamb Producers Group AGM in the Teagasc Office Letterkenny on Monday last. Seated are Michael Duffy, Chairman, Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and Eddie Carbury, Vice Chairman. Back from left John Murray, Vincent Ferry, Heather Peoples, James Grier, Seamus Colu, Charlie Doherty, Bertyie Peoples and Shane McHugh. Photo Clive Wasson

10 pictures from the Donegal Lamb Producers Group AGM

The Board of Trustees. Pic: Ruth Rees

Iain McLean appointed Holstein UK trustee

Enjoying a cuppa at the Ballymena Show

UFU West Antrim Group Focus

Leslie Weatherup receives the Beef competition Shield from Larne group chairperson Julie-Ann Lyle and United Feeds’ Alan Boyd. (Pic: UFU)

Busy Spring for Larne UFU group

Rathfriland YFC members at their annual parents night on Monday 15th April 2024. Picture: Rathfriland YFC

In pictures: Rathfriland YFC rounds up a busy year at parents night

Winners in the silage competition

UFU North East Derry Group Focus

Andrew Dunne, vice chairperson, Paddy Jordan, Leinster vice president, Aishling O'Keeffe, Munster vice president, Elaine Houlihan, national president, Josephine O’Neill, national chairperson, Stephanie Blewitt, national secretary, Robert Lally, North West vice president, Shane Dolphin, board member, and Hugh Brown, national treasurer. Picture: Macra

Macra na Feirme hold AGM at the Farnham Estate, Co Cavan
The annual general meeting of Macra na Feirme took place in Farnham Estate, Co Cavan on Saturday 11 May 2024. This AGM was celebrated in Marcra's eightieth year.
Darryl Armitage

Mid Tyrone Group Manager, Shannen Vance. (Pic: UFU)

Mid Tyrone UFU group focus

Pictured (L-R) is UFU president William Irvine with guest speakers at the UFU AGM, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

County Armagh dairy farmer William Irvine voted in as UFU president

Seated is H McBratney (vice-chairman) S Malcomson (chairperson) and Margo Fenton (club secretary) with other committee members. (Pic: NI Charollais Sheep Society)

NI Charollais Sheep Society hold AGM

Deputy president Kristina Fleming calls out the awards at the YFCU AGM on Saturday 20th April 2024. Picture: YFCU

Kristina Fleming steps into her new role as deputy president of the YFCU

YFCU president Richard Beattie speaking at the AGM on Saturday 20th April 2024 in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. Picture: YFCU

Richard Beattie accepts new role as president of YFCU

Laurel House Cancer Unit at Antrim Area Hospital was gifted £1,000.

Great turnout for Ollardale AGM

Beattie and Reggie Lilburn who came third in the dairy section of the UFU NI silage competition. (Pic: UFU)

Lagan UFU group focus

Victor Chestnutt, chairman, and John Moore, CEO, Sustainable Ruminant Genetics, pictured at the NI Aberdeen Angus Club’s AGM with vice-chairman Ian Browne, and chairman Peter Lamb. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Successful year outlined at Aberdeen Angus AGM

Hyperfast NI have come on board as principal sponsors for the YFCU.

YFCU Welcome Hyperfast NI as new principal sponsor

Members of the East Tyrone UFU group

East Tyrone UFU group focus

Connor Loughran, Genus ABS; with Steven McAllister and Chris Coote. at Holstein NI’s AGM. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Acclaimed sire analyst, cowman and judge, Brian Behnk was guest speaker at AGM
Members of Holstein Northern Ireland gathered in Portadown for the club’s 24th Annual General Meeting.
Julie Hazelton

Outgoing chair Alan McConnell, William Irvine UFU deputy president, Alan Anderson and Stephen Hamilton at the County Armagh UFU dinner. (Pic: UFU)

North West Armagh UFU group focus

Club members and committee at the meeting

New officebearers and committee for NICCEC

Darren McCormick and William Irvine pictured with newly elected Chair Colin Johnston and Vice Chair Malachy O'Hare.

Armagh Down hold AGM at Killeavy Castle Estate

Danny Dixon won 8 x 1sts in another very successful racing season in MAC 2023. Pic: Willy Reynolds

Ahoghill Flying Club had their prize-giving recently following their AGM

Members of South-East Fermanagh UFU Group. (Pic: UFU)

Group Focus: South-East Fermanagh

The UK’s leading agricultural business event, AgriScot, has changed its date, bringing the event forward by one week to 13 November. Picture: Submitted

New date for AgriScot 2024 for the month of November

Farmers' Choir members at their first choir practice of 2024 pictured with musical director, Barkley Thompson and accompanist Maurice Christie. Picture: Submitted

Farmers’ Choir NI hold AGM at Ballymena Academy

Thomas and Orla McAlister receiving the Synton cup for the Champion Gimmer at the Premiere Sale, from Chairman Allister McNeill.

North Country Cheviot breeders celebrate

Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club Committee members. (Pic: Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club)

Brilliant year for Irish Beltex

Members in front of some of Hunniford's fleet. Picture: Bleary YFC

It has been busy couple of months for everyone at Bleary YFC

Listening intently to the speakers

Pictures of some of those who attended the UGS conference

Hayley-Rae Russell at Donaghadee YFC's Christmas dinner and awards night. Picture: Donaghadee YFC

Donaghadee YFC annual Christmas dinner and awards night

The Farm Families Health Checks team attended the Ards Group's official opening of their new premises. (Pic: UFU)

The Ards Group has moved premises!

Daryl McLaughlin was formally appointed to the Board of AgriSearch at its recent Annual General Meeting Photograph: Columba O’Hare/ Newry.ie

New faces appointed to AgriSearch

YFCU president Richard Beattie speaking at the AGM on Saturday 20th April 2024 in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. Picture: YFCU

Richard Beattie accepts new role as president of the YFCU

HYB Presidents’ Medal nominee Judith Leyburn receives her award from Holstein NI chairman Jonny Lyons. Picture: Kevin McAuley

Awards galore for Holstein NI members

Pictured at the NIFCC AGM in Lisburn are from left: Pearl Campbell NIFCC Finance Manager; Valerie McCann, NIFCC CEO/ Company Secretary; Daryl McLaughlin (NIMEA),newly appointed NIFCC Owners Representative and NIFCC Board Chairman George Mullan. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

AGM of Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification

L-R William McNeely, Harold Johnston, Brian McNeely, Joseph Thompson, Dale Farm Chair Fred Allen, John McNeely and Trevor McNeely.

Farmers attend Dale Farm AGM

John Glenn, third place commercial herds, best group of autumn born calves and reserve best stock bull. Pic: Blonde Club

In pictures: Blonde Club award winners

Gary McClelland, senior young handler champion with sponsor Colin Taylor Hoof Trimming. Pic: Blonde Club

In pictures: Blonde Club award winners

L-R Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds; Steven Marshall; Kenny Preston and Stephen Watterson, United Feeds.

Farmers attend Dale Farm AGM

Discussing the two-day celebration of Jersey Cattle breeding in Northern Ireland is Mark Logan, Clandeboye Estate, and Ashley Fleming, Potterswalls Jersey
herd. (Image supplied by Richard Halleron).

Herds will host a two-day celebration of Jersey cattle breeding

(Left to Right) Back: Stephen Gordon, James Sloan, Alan Cleland, Robert Arrell, Joshua Arrell, Isaac Ward, Daniel Rodgers, Basil Dougherty. Front: Samuel Cleland (Vice Chairman), Oliver McCann (Chairman), Annabel Cleland (Secretary), Libby Young (Treasurer)

Northern Ireland Blue Cattle Club holds AGM

The boss of Tesco's salary has surpassed £4m again

Tesco chief to step down following four misconduct allegations

YFCU presidential team 2023/2024, newly elected president, Stuart Mills, centre, and deputy president, Richard Beattie, right, with vice president, Matthew Livingstone (left). Front row left to right, Vice presidents, Rachel Smith, Shannen Vance and Kristina Fleming

YFCU AGM 2023 is hailed a big success

Tim Riley is the society's new president.

New presidential team to lead the Beef Shorthorn Society

Massey Ferguson continues support for YFCU with sponsorship of AGM in Belfast

Members of Bleary YFC at AGM with new officials for 2023/24 seated

Bleary YFC wrap up 2022 and leap into what will be a busy 2023