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Qualifiers will take place in March 2027placeholder image

Balmoral introduces 'Eventing Star of the Future' Championship

Bidders at the Ayrshire sale at Kilrea in September 2008. Picture: Kevin McAuleyplaceholder image

‘Real bonfire’ of trade for pigs seen at Royal Ulster at Balmoral (October 1976)

Expert rider Julie Donaghy from Craigavon prepares to take to the equestrian ring during the fourth episode of the new series of Beidh Aonach Amárach at the Castlewellan Show, on Wednesday 11 March, on TG4 at 8.30pmplaceholder image

Balmoral and Castlewellan Shows to feature on RTÉ One

The Simmental Champion at Armagh Show 2026 - Ranfurly Weikel - with breeder/exhibitor, Jonny Hazelton and judge, Robin Boyd, rightplaceholder image

Beef Inter-Breed Championship at Armagh Show 2026 was won by Crawford Brothers

Wendy Holmes, from Castlerock, with her prizewinning broodmare and foal at the Coleraine Show in June 2008. Picture: Mark Jamiesonplaceholder image

Two records achieved by Pig Marketing Board meeting is told (June 1966)

The Simmental Champion at Armagh Show 2026 - Ranfurly Weikel - with breeder/exhibitor, Jonny Hazelton and judge, Robin Boyd, rightplaceholder image

Beef Inter-Breed Championship at Armagh Show 2026 was won by Crawford Brothers

NFFN NI at Balmoral.placeholder image

Farming for Nature Festival is heading for Co. Laois

Pictured in March 1981 is John Currie of Tullygarley, Ballymena, with a bull at a show and sale of Charolais cattle which was held at Balmoral, Belfast. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitageplaceholder image

Charolais heifers and bulls to the fore at Balmoral show and sale (1981)

Keeping an eye on the Holstein judging at Balmoral Show. Picture: Julie Hazeltonplaceholder image

In pictures: Holsteins line out in style at Balmoral Show

Overall Breed Champion- Somerville 1 Winnie R&R Kellyplaceholder image

Record breaking 82 entry of Herefords at this year's Balmoral Show

Overall Breed Champion- Somerville 1 Winnie R&R Kellyplaceholder image

Record breaking 82 entry of Herefords at this year's Balmoral Show

Carla Lockhart MP admires Drew and Stephen Cowan’s reserve Charollais champion.placeholder image

“It was a privilege to attend the show and have an opportunity to meet farmers"

DUP Agriculture Spokesperson Michelle McIlveen MLA with Robbie Neill, Stonebridge Cottage Farm Ballygowan, at Balmoral Showplaceholder image

Parties must back up support for NI’s agri-food sector with meaningful action

Grassmen at Balmoral showplaceholder image

Grassmen's Gareth Gault wowed by 'inspiration' badge bestowed after weight loss

The Very Rev Dr Frank Sellar, Rev Kenny Hanna (Rural Chaplain), Rick Hill (PCI)placeholder image

“PCI has always been a denomination with a significant rural dynamic"

Lot 19 Milltown Jade is the full package offering outstanding quality with a pedigree to matchplaceholder image

Milltown Dutch spotted sale which is being hosted by Harrison and Hetherington

One of the most highly regarded flocks within the Dutch Spotted breed is hosting it's very first timed online sale this weekend, and is one not to miss! (May 15-17th)

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Dairy interbreed Champion of Champions and Exhibiter Bred interbreed Champion of Champions at Balmoral show 2026 sponsored by Thompsons. Pictured l-r: Gordon Donaldson, CEO Thompsons presents the awards to Tommy Henry, owner of Mostragee Vinny Lauren, with Sam Rooney, Commercial sales Manager at Thompsons. Also pictured is Handler Rory Tinlin and Mark Henry of Mostragee Holsteins, Stranocum, Co Antrim.placeholder image

In pictures: Dairy winners from Balmoral 2026

MP Robin Swann with Nigel Hamill, James, Sam and Anna Kerr and their sheepplaceholder image

Swann celebrates success of Balmoral Show

Rhonda Geary, photographed at work at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Photo Laura Davison/Pacemaker Pressplaceholder image

Rhonda Geary: 'Balmoral Show 2026 remains an amazing showcase'

Johnny Riceplaceholder image

'We will tell you exactly how much lime you need this year'

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Rob Williams and Sam Strain, Northern Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) President at the BVA/NIVA reception at Balmoral Show.placeholder image

Minister Muir recognises the “unacceptable costs” of bovine TB

Portrush farmer, Robert Nevin (right), who survived a heart attack in 2024, had an iconic British Heart Foundation red bench unveiled recently at the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush. Robert along with his dog Callie, are pictured with Jennifer O’Kane, owner of the Royal Court Hotel Portrush and Fearghal McKinney, Head of BHF NI.placeholder image

Robert Nevin had no prior symptoms before his frightening experience

Lot 23 Milltown Jackass is a stock ram in the making and should not be missed!placeholder image

Milltown Dutch spotted sale which is being hosted by Harrison and Hetherington

Ian Stevenson, chief executive, Dairy Council for Northern Irelandplaceholder image

Dairy Council Insight: The timing of Balmoral Show has always been significant

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

It takes two to make a peace deal and Iran is in zero rush

Cormac McKerveyplaceholder image

Pre-show briefing by Ulster Bank's Cormac McKervey

Excitement is building at Ballymoney High School as the school’s talented showjumping team prepares to return to Balmoral Show on Saturday 16th May to defend their prestigious schools showjumping title.placeholder image

Ballymoney HS to compete for prestigious schools showjumping title at Balmoral

Excitement is building at Ballymoney High School as the school’s talented showjumping team prepares to return to Balmoral Show on Saturday 16th May to defend their prestigious schools showjumping title.

Darryl Armitage

Valais Blacknose called Norris owned by Anne Marie O’Loughton (Glasshill Valais Blacknose). Norris down at the beach at Downhill!placeholder image

Balmoral Show: Preparations have started already for Valais Blacknose sheep

Class 5, Jonny Steele on Punchlion. (Photo: Martin O'Neill Photography)placeholder image

In Pictures: Derby and Balmoral qualifiers held at Lusk's

Mervyn Kennedy of Kennedy Bacon, which is based on an extensive pig farm outside Omagh, Co Tyrone has found the Food Pavilion an outstanding business opportunityplaceholder image

Food Strategy Framework Action Plan will be highlighted in food showcase

Pictured in February 2010 at Ballymena Mart are young sheep herders Kyle McCurdy and Alastair Mills with the shepherd's crooks which was bought by their fathers at a charity auction, which was organised by the Braid Sheddings Sheep Breeders Association. Picture: Farming Life archivesplaceholder image

High cattle prices recorded at spring show and sale held at Balmoral (1951)

The Charolais bull, Divity Procyon, which was to be raffled for a charity in 1980, has been donated by Mr Tom McKenna, of Ballymoney, who is pictured on the left of this photograph in June 1980. He is with Robert Taggart, H S McBride and Mrs Eleanor Smith, secretary of the charity fund. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitageplaceholder image

Big increase in entries recorded at pig show and sale at Balmoral (1951)

A Valais Blacknoseplaceholder image

Valais Blacknose breeder Aidan Quinn aims to produce a better pedigree

MP urges minister to ‘Love Lamb’ and deliver a bespoke aid package for farmersplaceholder image

Sale will consist of approximately 20 in lamb ewes and 10 hoggs

UUP MLA Robbie Butler speaking at the NI Farming Awardsplaceholder image

Robbie Butler is guest speaker at the 2025 NI Farming Awards

Councillor John Carson with his granddaughter Lesley Ann Horner from Carryduff with her pony Calypso at class at the Carrowdore Show which was held at Greyabbey at the end of June 1992. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitageplaceholder image

RUAS muster at Balmoral for eight autumn sale of pedigree cows (1930)

25 years of Daily Pintas: For 25 years Sydney Lockhart (left) had been delivering Fane Valley Co-Op daily pintas to housewives. In appreciation of his “excellent service” Mr William Black wood (right), president of the society, presented him with a gold watch at Fane Valley annual general meeting at Markethill in July 1982. Looking on is Mr Bob Wilson, Fane Valley, general manager. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives/Darryl Armitageplaceholder image

Suffolk lamb breaks records at 3,500gns at Balmoral (1985)

UFU Deputy President John McLenaghan, on his farm near Garvagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldsonplaceholder image

Significant issues, including mapping, now need to be addressed

The AbbeyAutoline team at the Balmoral Show 2025placeholder image

Tremendous crowds were the order of the day at this year’s Balmoral

Pre-sale Reserve Champion Ballyloughan Quail, shown by Lachlan Henry and judge Molly Haughey.placeholder image

A good entry of cattle forward where under the watchful eye of Molly Haughey

Representatives of the organisations, including the NFFN, who shared the Regenerative Farming Zone at Balmoralplaceholder image

Latest update from the Nature Friendly Farming Network

First prize group of three from Allister McNeill Kilvaddy flock. (Photo: Alfie Shaw)placeholder image

Northie wins Balmoral long wool interbreed

Sophie McAllister, judge Sue Wilkinson and Elizabeth McAllister pictured with the Balmoral Show Beltex Champion and Reserve Champion.placeholder image

In pictures: prizewinning Beltex at Balmoral Show 2025

1st placed Untrimmed Ram Lamb - Jake Wells, Whistlinthorns Flock, Lucy Wells along with Devon Judge Jon Barnardplaceholder image

Hampshire Down winners at Balmoral Show 2025

Supreme Beef Shorthorn Champion was awarded to Cherryvalley Wild Trackplaceholder image

In pictures: Shorthorn winners at Balmoral Show 2025

Alan Dourish, Marketing and Events Officer with the Ulster Scots Agencyplaceholder image

New Ulster Scots poster entitled 'Mind Yersel Oan Tha Fairm'

Graeme got down on one knee at Balmoral Show on Thursday.placeholder image

A Balmoral love story as Sarah says ‘yes’

The award for the Best Presented Outdoor Catering Stand at Balmoral Show was presented to Blaeberry Farm, Bangor.Trade Stand Judges Charlotte Patrick and Alison Baylis joined RUAS President, John Henning OBE, as they presented the outdoor catering award to Mary-Leigh Reid and Mark Hamilton from Blaeberry Farm.placeholder image

7 pictures of the top trade stands at Balmoral Show

Judge Sue Wilkinson and Chairman Eddie O’Neill pictured with Elizabeth McAllister, Gary Beacom and Russell Smyton.placeholder image

In pictures: prizewinning Beltex at Balmoral Show 2025

Wearing the iconic big red hatsplaceholder image

Sunshine and fun at Saturday's Balmoral Show

Balmoral Overall Champion from Mark Priestley Seaforde Flock with a homebred gimmer, PRQ2402719, daughter of the 36,000gns Auldhouseburn Gazza and Balmoral Overall Reserve Champion from James Cleland, Rose Hall, the winner of the shearling ram class, Forkins Hitman GAF2404086(E2) sired by Douganhill Gangster. Pic: Agriimagesplaceholder image

Second championship in a row for Priestley

The Thompsons Ayrshire Heifer Derby winner at Balmoral Show 2025 was Erin Windy Zara owned by Stuart Baxter, Cookstown, held by Coleen Crawford. Presenting the award is Mary Jane Robinson from Thompsons with Judge Robert Cornish from Somerset. Photography David A Scottplaceholder image

In pictures: Northern Ireland's top dairy cows revealed

B Corp certified SUKI Tea Makers owner Oscar Woolley with Alderman Amanda Grehan and Mayor Dickson of LCCC. (Photo: McAuley Multimedia)placeholder image

Flying the flag for Lisburn and Castlereagh at Balmoral

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Comment: Balmoral Show starts today

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LMC set to bring flavour, fun and farming to Balmoral Show 2025

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