AGM

William McAllister receives Male Champion at National Show in Armagh and Overall, Champion at Dungannon Premier Sale

NI Charollais Flock Competition and awards evening marks club’s 40th anniversary

Dale Farm Chair Fred Allen and Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan

Dale Farm AGM hears cooperative is preparing for next phase of growth

Farming Life news

Ahoghill Women’s Institute season gets underway

UFU past president, William Irvine, has enjoyed relaxing back into farming life at home in Mountnorris.

William Irvine reflects on his time as UFU president

Karen Walker assisting at YFCU event with Joyce Allen and Helen Laird

Karen Walker joins the YFCU presidential team for a second year

Statement from outgoing Dressage Ireland chairperson Mark Ruddock

Dressage Ireland chairperson, Mark Ruddock, resigns

UFU Ards group chairman, Philip Donaldson.

Time is flying for Ards UFU group

UFU Mid Antrim group wish two longstanding group managers, Alan Finlay and Robert McMullan a healthy retirement.

Mid Antrim UFU group welcome new chairperson and mark retirements

Collone YFC members Rebekah, Linzi, Sophie and Sarah enjoying the live music

Collone YFC attend YFCU AGM and conference weekend in Omagh

Raymond Johnston, winner of silage bale in North Fermanagh.

North Fermanagh Group Focus

Ballywalter Young Farmers’ Club enjoyed a highly successful and memorable weekend at the AGM and conference 2026, held at the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April.

Ballywalter YFC enjoy highly successful and memorable weekend at YFCU AGM

Dairy Section - John Blair being presented the trophy by Julie Lyle at the Larne Group AGM

Larne UFU group focus

Pictured (L-R): Pictured is the new UFU leadership team, new deputy president, Clement Lynch, new president, John McLenaghan and returning deputy president, Glenn Cuddy.

UFU has announced their newly elected leadership team today

James Morrison at a cattle show

Lisbellaw YFC’s James Morrison takes up role of YFCU vice president

Incoming Co Antrim committee, left to right, front row - Amy McMullan, Courtney McMullan, Gareth Baird and Ruth Morrow. Left to right, back row - Erin Crawford, Emma Knox and Laura Murray.

Co Antrim efficiency competition and annual general meeting

Cheque presentation for the money raised at the Bleary YFC tractor run

Bleary YFC look back on what was a very busy 2025 for the club
Looking back on 2025 Bleary YFC had a fantastic year with club activities, competitions and charity fundraising.
Darryl Armitage

Richard Beattie, Heather Martin and Eamon Duignan

Lakeland Dairies have come on board as the principal sponsor of YFCU AGM

Award winners pictured with Federation Chair Brenda Richardson at the recent WI NI AGM held in Belfast.

Event brought together members from Womens' Institutes across the province

Paul Elwood, HVS Animal health, speaker for the evening and club chairman Oliver McCann.

The AGM of the NI Blue Cattle Club took place on Friday, 27th February

Members taking part in beef and sheep stock judging

Trillick and District YFC look back on a very busy 2025 for the club

Patrick Keaney, SW Fermanagh Group Manager.

South West Fermanagh Group Focus

South Antrim raised funds for Dementia NI.

South Antrim Group Update

UFU representatives, Glenn Millar, Bartley Finnegan and Gary Anderson present Marie Curie with £1,800 following Fork Supper event in January.

East Tyrone UFU group prepare for AGM

James Murnion, Castleview flock accepting the trophy for first prize shearing ram at the Premiere sale.

In pictures: North Country Cheviot breeders are in the prizes

Members of Mid Antrim UFU group all kitted out

Mid Antrim UFU group celebrate well-attended programme

The Farmers Choir Committee

Farmers’ Choir holds annual AGM, celebrating continued growth and success

The guest speaker will be James McCluggage, policy and communications director with the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

UFU policy director to speak at Armagh Down AGM at Belleek Country House
The Ulster Farmers’ Union Armagh Down group will hold its AGM on Thursday 5th February at Belleek Country House, starting at 1.30pm. A light snack will be provided.
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Craig Robson, Holestone YFC club leader, Caroline Doyle, Barclays Bank, Peter McCann, IFJ and Sammy Moore, Ballyclare UFU group chair.

Ballyclare group focus

Daphne Brennan (NIFCC Operations & Compliance Manager); George Mullan (NIFCC Board Chairman) and Pearl Campbell (NIFCC Finance Manager & Company Secretary) at the 2025 NIFCC AGM.

24th Annual General Meeting at the House of Vic-Ryn in Lisburn

Pictured at the British Wool AGM.

British Wool AGM highlights sector confidence as prices reach nine-year high

Pictured L-R: DCNI Chairman, Ivor Broomfield, Ian Stevenson, Vice-Chairman, David Chestnutt.

Ivor Broomfield has been elected as Chair of the Dairy Council

Farming Life news

Nature Friendly Farming Network founder Martin Lines wins prestigious RSPB Medal

Valued sponsors of Holstein NI pictured at the Dunadry Hotel in Antrim. Picture: Mullagh Photography.

Holstein Northern Ireland has announced details of its scheduled events

Holstein NI chairman Geoffrey Patton welcomes visitors to his Carrowcroft Herd. Picture: Julie Hazelton

In pictures: Holstein celebration and AGM in NI

Michael Bell OBE, NIFDA Executive Director and Ursula Lavery MBE, NIFDA Chair welcoming new board member Bernie Orr, Chief Financial Officier, SHS Group.

appointment of Bernie Orr to the NIFDA Board

Annaclone and Magherally YFC from the anniversary dinner dance

Annaclone and Magherally YFC celebrate a landmark year

NI Chamber’s Past President Cat McCusker, President Kailash Chada and Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie.

Kailash Chada is new NI Chamber President

The new chairman for the NI Charolais Cattle Club, Mr Harry Heron along with the new vice chairman, Mr Thomas Devine.

New chairman and vice-chairman take up roles

Andrew Little and family

North Fermanagh UFU Group

James Logan, RHASS chairman

New governance framework passed at RHASS AGM

Stephen and James Murnion receiving the National show champion trophy from chairman Eoin Kelly

Interest in the North Country Cheviot breed is growing more popular each year

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

Successful year outlined at Aberdeen Angus AGM

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

Wallace Gregg received the Club Award from outgoing chairman Paul Dunn.

There was a good turnout of club members at Holstein Northern Ireland’s AGM

Stephen McAlister, first left on front row, at the silage awards. (Pic: UFU)

South Tyrone UFU group Focus

Pit Silage competition winner, William McCormick (Moycraig YFC), pictured with YFCU President Richard Beattie and award sponsor, Rebecca Buchanan from Fane Valley.

Cups galore for YFC members

Looking over the agenda for Holstein NI’s AGM are club secretary John Martin, chairman Paul Dunn, and Ian Nelson, Dairy Herd Management. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Members of Holstein NI are reminded that its 25th Annual General Meeting

Looking over the agenda for Holstein NI’s AGM are club secretary John Martin, chairman Paul Dunn, and Ian Nelson, Dairy Herd Management. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Members of Holstein NI are reminded that its 25th Annual General Meeting

Rebecca Edwards BEM, Olympic champion rower.

Over 230 members attend WI AGM

Mr. Oliver McCann Chairman and speaker for the evening Mr. James Martin

AGM took place 7th March in Saintfield Community Centre

Adolf Langhout will address Holstein NI’s 25th AGM.

Adolf Langhout from the Netherlands heading to Holstein NI AGM

Group trip to McKee’s Pies, Maghera, on 19 November 2024.

Busy winter for South Londonderry UFU Group

Stephen McCartney (Hyperfast NI), Derek Lough (YFCU) and Brooke Cameron (Hyperfast NI)

YFCU launches AGM supported by Hyperfast NI as principal sponsor

Dungiven YFC 25/26 committee back row: Laura Fulton, Eoin Smyth, Rebecca Nicholl, Alex McMichael, Amy Young, Naomi Connell, Sarah Henderson, John Baird, Sam Patterson and Robert Mullan. Front row: PRO, Emma Douglas, treasurer, Jill Fulton, chairperson, Stewart Mills, Moneymore YFC, president, Matthew Gault and club leader, Claire Young. Picture: Dungiven YFC

Dungiven YFC hold AGM and pudding party in the Guild Hall

The Stinson Award (someone who contributes to the sport by effort, endeavour and example) was presented to Andrew Napier on behalf of the Napier family, Hazeldene, by Georgia Stubington. (Pic: Sporting Images NI)

Eventing Ireland Northern Region hold Annual General Meeting

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