John Martin

Bruce Thompson (Dairy Farmer and Nuffield Scholar from Portlaoise) talking about the role of dung beetles in parasite control. Pic: Agrisearch

Parasite control is becoming more and more challenging on farms By The Newsroom

Members of the Multi-Species Swards for Beef & Sheep EIP group will be speaking at the Conference and Farm Walk on Wednesday 28th June. Picture: AgriSearch

Last chance to register for AgriSearch events By The Newsroom

The Targeted Selective Treatment of Anthelmintics EIP group meeting on the farm of John Martin who will be hosting the farm walk on Monday 26 June.

Farm walk to be held on parasite control: A whole farm approach By The Newsroom

David Patterson, left, Dairy Herd Management, sponsor, is pictured at Holstein NI’s AGM with secretary/treasurer John Martin; Jonny Lyons, chairman; and Paul Dunn, vice-chairman. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein NI holds 23rd AGM By The Newsroom

RUAS president Christine Adams and some of the chairs of the committees.

RUAS holds annual meeting and election of council members Joanne Knox

John Martin, Kesh, receives his Long Service Award from Michael Smale, left, chaiman, Holstein UK; and vice-chairman Wallace Gregg.

Holstein Long Service Award for John By The Newsroom

From left: David Perry, president; Jonny Lyons, vice-chairman; and secretary John Martin. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Holstein NI Dinner date

Alan and Sylvia Irwin, Rehouse, Benburb, receive the award for the best 70 cow in the junior section from Paul Thompson, Cookstown Dairy Services. Picture: McAuley Multimedia

19 pictures: Ards wins Holstein premiership award By The Newsroom

Brian, Lynne & Ewan McCracken look forward to welcoming visitors during the BGS visit to their farm at Ballymiscaw later this month

Northern Ireland to host the BGS Summer Meeting later this month Ruth Rodgers

Launching the 2022 Holstein NI Herds Inspection Competition are, from left: Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland, premier herd sponsor; John Martin, secretary/treasurer Holstein NI; Gavin Connaughty, Cookstown Dairy Services, junior herd sponsor; James Walker, Holstein NI; and Padraig Oâ€TMKane, Triliet, senior herd sponsor. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Plans underway for Holstein herds inspection competition Ruth Rodgers

Hugh and Alan Maguire, Trasnafarm Herd, Maguiresbridge, were presented with their Master Breeder Award by John Jamieson, President, Holstein UK. Picture: Julie Hazelton

NI Holstein herds secure Master Breeder Awards By The Newsroom

HYB co-ordinator Andrew Patton, and treasurer Jessica Hall, pictured with newly elecfted committee member Josh Ebron, at the clubâ€TMs AGM held in Antrim. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Holstein NI hosts its 22nd annual meeting By The Newsroom

Outgoing chairman Iain McLean, left, and secretary/treasurer John Martin, right, discuss the agenda for Holstein NIâ€TMs 22nd AGM, with sponsor David Patterson, Dairy Herd Management.
Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Holstein AGM on April 4 By The Newsroom

Past year one of the most challenging in RUAS history, AGM told By The Newsroom

AgriSearch Board welcomes new faces By The Newsroom

Nine new appointments to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside

Edward Adamson

AgriSearch to host session at Sheep Breeders Round Table on-line conference By The Newsroom

Minister Poots is pictured with First Minister Paul Givan MLA and John Martin, RSPB Head of Policy and Advocacy in Northern Ireland at COP26 in Glasgow.

COP26: Restoration of peatlands will play critical role in tackling climate chan... Joanne Knox

Richard Cummings, Dungannon; David Irwin, Benburb and Ryan Pitts, Benburb enjoying the Holstein NI Charity Auction and BBQ in Dungannon. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Holstein NI charity auction raises in excess of £28,000 for two causes By The Newsroom

Relough Leap Danna 6 (lot 83) is bred from nine generations of VG and EX dams. She sells at Holstein NIâ€TMs online charity auction on Friday 23rd July.

Holstein NI to host online auction on Friday 23rd July By The Newsroom

John Martin, Head of Policy and Advocacy, RSPB NI with Declan McAleer MLA and Philip McGuigan MLA

Leading charity RSPB launch a new pop-up shop like no other By The Newsroom

Holstein NIâ€TMs Gaston Wallace, left, and club secretary John Martin, right, confirm sponsorship of the herds inspection the competition with Padraig Oâ€TMKane, Trioliet area sales manager Ireland, Picture: Columba Oâ€TMHare

Holstein NI herd competitionwill get underway next week By The Newsroom

‘History in the making’ as Climate Change Bill passes By The Newsroom

Move to introduce Climate Change Bill at Stormont By The Newsroom

Northern Ireland’s first Food, Farming and Land Convention announced

Food, Farming and Land event Una Culkin

Proposed legislation could turn the tide on Northern Ireland’s devastating natur... By The Newsroom

John Martin, Greyabbey, Co Down who is currently recruited as technology demonstration sheep farmer to demonstrate selected essential technologies for grassland management

Business Development Groups go digital By The Newsroom

RUAS President Billy Martin, Vice President Christine Adams, Chief Executive, Dr Alan Crowe and Chairman of the Finance Committee, John Martin pictured at the Annual Meeting on Friday 6 March 2020.

RUAS enjoying ‘progressive and aspirational period’ By The Newsroom

Turbulant year for RUAS