Antrim

Christmas Toy Scheme

Antrim and Newtownabbey Christmas toy Scheme returns for 2026

Women in agriculture profile featuring Bethany Nutt

lough neagh

Watch: 'Every single policy, every practice on Lough Neagh needs reviewed'

Delegates at the Dairy Conference 2026.

In pictures: Dairy Conference 2026

Kyle Park

'You could be the person who gives Kyle the chance of a healthier future'

Gerry Darby, Dr Michael Meharg and Gary McErlain of Lough Neagh Partnership, are pictured with Consul General Mr Li Nan and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan, during a visit to Forthouse Farm, where they saw the achievements of the Lough Neagh Group Farm Schemes which are managed by the Lough Neagh Partnership and funded under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). .

Chinese Consulate delegation pays visit to Lough Neagh farm

Chris Duncan (dairy farmer), James McCann (vet), Robert Duncan (dairy farmer)

Ad Feature Tackling calf pneumonia from day one in county Antrim

Dr Konstantinos Xyntaris invites those with an interest in tree planting to attend the Growers Gathering at CAFRE on Thursday 15 October at Greenmount Campus.

CAFRE to host tree production and planting event

Asda colleagues Scott Weir, Maggie Watt, Heather Welsh, Constance Hogg, Georgia Steele and Joshua Kyle-Ewing

Asda Antrim team raise more than £5,000 for charity

Ballymena Livestock Market

Beef bullocks selling to a top per head of £3390 at Ballymena Mart

The toxic water of Lough Neagh

March for clean water in Lough Neagh on September 26 at Stormont

Ballymena Livestock Market

Beef bullocks selling to top per head of £3357 at Ballymena Mart

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Henry Cushinan welcomes guests to the launch of the new Film Club in the Old Courthouse in Antrim included in photograph Councillor Billy Webb, Councillor Rosie Kinnear, Councillor Lucille O’Hagan, Councillor Stephen Cosgrove and Councillor Anne Marie Logue

New Film Club Launched at The Old Courthouse in Antrim

save lough neagh

March for Clean Water to start on September 26 from Stormont

Danny McLaughlin has joined the Ulster Farmers’ Union as policy officer for dairy and pigs.

Danny McLaughlin joins UFU team

Pictured L-R: Preparations committee for tractor run Glenn Kerr, Samuel Calvin, Samuel Sloan, Ian Calvin, Jennie Calvin, Heather Calvin (Chair person) Liz Calvin, (Treasurer) Edwin Calvin.

Tractor run returns to support Northern Ireland farming families
Ballinrees Cultural and Community Society have chosen to support “Rural Support” for their now sixth annual tractor run. The run will take place on Saturday 12th September 2026 commencing from Ballinrees lane at 11.00am.
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Kyle Irvine, Level 2 Horticulture student, developed the skills needed for a career in the horticulture industry at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus.

Now is the time to consider a career in Horticulture or Floristry at CAFRE

Blas 2023 Awards. Credit: Fiona Morgan.

17 exceptional producers from Co. Antrim make it through to the final stage

Alex Long from Henderson Group and Chris Hunter from SPAR Carnmoney Hill with Jaxson and Aiden launching the Back to School Giveaway 2026.

SPAR and EUROSPAR stores to give away £7,500 to schools

Undated handout photo issued by Ulster Wildlife of young native European oysters are growing on scallop shells beneath Northern Ireland's first floating oyster reef which has been launched in north Antrim. The initiative is the latest stage in work by the charity Ulster Wildlife to restore the near-extinct native European flat oyster and create healthier seas. The custom-built floating reef at Glenarm Marina has been described as providing a sheltered habitat where European oysters can grow and thrive.

Northern Ireland’s first floating oyster reef launched in north Antrim

Katie Givan from Dungannon received the Lindesay Award for considerable contribution to promoting Loughry Campus and its courses pictured with Fintan McCann, Head of Food Education, CAFRE.

Celebrating the next generation of agri-food talent

Pictured L-R: Jason Rankin (AgriSearch), Leah Steele (AgriSearch), Francis Lively (AFBI), Paul Sheridan (SEUPB), Paul Smith (Teagasc), Elizabeth Magowan (AFBI), David Kenny (AFBI), Sharon Huws (QUB), Karl Richards (Teagasc), Katerina Theodoridou (QUB).

3-year beef project will place 12 participating farms at its centre

ambulance

Appeal for information after child injured yesterday in road collision in Antrim

A puffin can be seen on the Kintra Boat Tour

WATCH: Minke Whales and Puffins delight tourists on Rathlin Island boat trips

Armoy, Co. Antrim Farmer and Agri Contractor David McAlister with Matthew Cunning, Manager Fane Valley- Seven Towers and Ballycastle Stores with Enniskillen man, Donal Corrigan, Amcor Area Manager.

Armoy contractor makes up to 16,000 silage bales each year

Ancestral Trail Launch

Unique ancestral cottage trail spanning generations launched in Northern Ireland

Farming Life news

Health checks
The Farm Families Health Checks Programme offers a means for farmers and their families to access health checks from a portable clinic and from local community settings.
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The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan, congratulates sisters

Randalstown Sisters Lead the Way with New Community Walking Group

Ad Feature Poettinger: Putting power in every field

Cahir McAuley, Firmount Vets, provided a talk on animal health to delegates on the beef farm visit.

Packed audience for CAFRE and UFU beef productivity event

Representatives from N.I. Children’s Hospice with Chairwoman Rosemary McAllister and Vice Chairman David Crawford

In pictures: Launch of Antrim Show 2026

Volunteers carried 60 wool logs weighing 8kg onto site at Slievenanee Mountain

Project involved the installation of 60 “wool logs”

Michael Graham, Laura Murray and Colman Byrne from CAFRE, invite you to experience everything CAFRE has to offer during Open Farm Weekend. Join us at Greenmount Campus, Antrim (13–14 June) or Enniskillen Campus (13 June) from 11am to 4pm for a free, fun and educational day out.

Discover CAFRE Greenmount during Open Farm Weekend

Angus cross dairy calves graze high quality grass at the CAFRE Beef and Sheep Centre. Book now to attend the Beef Conference on 10 June.

CAFRE and UFU Beef Conference will discuss efficient beef systems

Colman Byrne, Laura Murray and Michael Graham invite you to Discover CAFRE during Open Farm Weekend at Greenmount Campus, Antrim (Saturday,13 and Sunday, 14 June) and Enniskillen Campus (Saturday, 13 June), 11am – 4pm.

Visit Open Farm Weekend at CAFRE campuses Greenmount and Enniskillen

Dr Eileen McCloskey and Gary Haslem invite those interested in Achieving economic and environmentally sustainable beef systems to book to attend the Beef Conference at CAFRE Greenmount Campus, Antrim on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Beef Conference and Farm Visit at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus, Antrim

A Hampton Court Palace gardener pots seeds in the potting shed, early spring 2020.

Free Compost Available during International Compost Awareness Week 2026

NI Water calls for extra care during MCPA application season

NI Water is urging all users of plant protection products to exercise caution

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open

Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open

A gym

Planning permission granted for new Leisure Development

Above and Beyond Cup for the Dexter breed within the group, Julian Wilson

Top honours and young talent shine at Six Counties Dexter Group Awards Night

Timothy Gaston

TUV warns of “RHI Mark 2” as costly net zero policies threaten farming

Martin McCormack - Winter Nebula in Bloom - Winner Out of this World Deep Sky

Photographers invited to enter Ireland’s leading astrophotography competition

Valerie Guthrie, Rev Mark Rodgers, Minister of Clough Presbyterian Church, along with church committee members Mary-Lou Richmond, Arlene Dornan, Angela Waide and Yvonne Carson.

Clough Presbyterian Church raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Wilsons of Rathkenny are seeking an additional technician for the team

Wilsons of Rathkenny are seeking an additional technician to join the team

Linzi Moore from EUROSPAR Cullybackey has taken the crown as the UK’s Sales Colleague of the Year at the Convenience Awards 2026.

Judges praise SPAR Malone Road for its “strong performance and community focus”

Rob Mason, Level 2 Apprentice in Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces demonstrated the practical tasks completed whilst studying at CAFRE.

Careers in horticulture and floristry showcased at Greenmount Campus open day

Alison Killough, Arlene Dornan

Farmers’ Service in Clough a huge success

Dobbies Garden Centres

Spring starts with Dobbies’ Spring Shopping Evening in Antrim and Lisburn stores

David Brown, Mary Brown, Joel Dornan, Katie Crawford, Yvonne Carson, Rev Mark Rodgers

Farmers’ Service in Clough a huge success

Antrim & Newtownabbey

'Walking for all' programme aims to engage over 14,000 people across rural NI

Discussing the agenda for the AGM are Holstein NI chairman Geoffrey Patton; secretary Jobn Martin MBE; and sponsor Gary Watsn, Dairy Herd Management. Picture: Mullagh Photography

Holstein NI is hosting its 26th AGM on Monday, 30th March 2026

Police Accident

Nutts Corner road closed in both directions after road traffic collision

The Conversation Volunteers representative and BSc (Hons) in Horticulture graduate Edele Feenan, caught up with Senior Lecturer Colman Byrne at the CAFRE Careers Fair.

18 pictures from the The ‘Opportunities in Horticulture’ Careers Fair

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