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Brian Mackey, left, who designed ‘The Half a World Away’ exhibition for the Ulster New Zealand Trust, with David Burns, chief executive of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council at The Ballance House event for Massey family members.

The Ballance House hosts the annual Spring Fair on Sat, June 7 from noon

Shearing contractors clipping ewes . ©Tim Scrivener Photographer 07850 303986

Concession for sheep shearers for a period of one year

Conor Casey a dairy farmer from Cloughmills will be speaking at the AgriSearch Dairy Conference on 15th April in Armagh City Hotel. (Pic: Freelance)

AgriSearch conference to feature top industry experts

At the Waitangi Day event in The Ballance House, Glenavy Paul Hewitt, left, chair of the Ulster New Zealand Trust welcomed Rachel Spence, First Secretary at the NZ High Commission in London, guest speaker Anne Marie McAleese, BBC Radio Ulster and Caroline Keenan, NZ Hon Consult in NI.

Anne Marie is guest speaker at the Waitangi Day celebrations

Ballance House, outside Lisburn

Why not volunteer at The Ballance House?

New research commissioned by The Farming Community Network (FCN) has explored the health and wellbeing impacts of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on farmers, their families and their businesses. (Pic: stock image)

New report highlights health and wellbeing impacts of bTB across UK

New research commissioned by The Farming Community Network (FCN) has explored the health and wellbeing impacts of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on farmers, their families and their businesses. (Pic: stock image)

New report highlights health and wellbeing impacts of bTB across UK

Dr. Aaron Brown (right) Technical Manager for young animal feeds at Trouw GB and Ireland, and the guest speaker at the open meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club, with club secretary William Johnston (left) and chairman Robin Clements.

Speaker was Dr. Aaron Brown, Technical Sales Manager with Trouw Nutrition

Llyr Jones and Paerata Abraham.

British Wool meets with Llyr and Paerata ahead of their World Record attempt

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

Westfield Equine Reiki was in Auckland, New Zealand. (Pic: Freelance)

The healing power of Westfield Equine Reiki reaches Auckland, New Zealand

Pictured at EuroSense 2024, the 11th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research, taking place in the RDS Dublin are Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director with chairs of EuroSense 2024 and Teagasc researchers Dr Eimear Gallagher, Dr Emily Crofton and Dr Sinéad McCarthy

11th European Conference explores ‘a sense of global culture’

Genna and Alistair Bird. (Pic: Freelance)

'You’ve got to try and remain optimistic'

Belfast-headquartered Openfolde has announced the appointment of Gayle McGurnaghan as head of people and culture. Gayle is pictured with MD William Gilbert

Gayle McGurnaghan appointed as new head of people and culture at Openfolde

Dr Matt Elliot, Plant Health & Biodiversity Scientist at RBGE

Experts warn of plant-eating pests causing devastation to gardens across the UK

Attending the EasyCare open evening, held recently on the Cairncastle farm of Campbell Tweed, l to r: Steven Johnston, Ballymena with Eric and Adam Garvin, from Aghadowey

EasyCare open evening attracts sheep producers from across the island of Ireland
Sheep farmers from many parts of Ireland attended the 2024 ‘EasyCare’ open evening, held in Co Antrim, writes Richard Halleron.
Richard Halleron

Una shearing

Una smashes world shearing record

Alistair and Genna Bird features in this week’s edition of the UFU podcast, Farming 24/7.

Farming in New Zealand

Farming Life news

Exciting work exchange scheme for British and Irish dairy farmers to New Zealand

Una Cameron shearing, she will attempt the world record next month. Picture: Submitted

Scottish female sheep shearer Una Cameron in World Record attempt

Baillies Mills Band

Head to Ballance House for a day of fun

Sophia Williams with her mare, Blaugheen, pictured after completing a tetrathlon cross country course, with her mum Heather in the background. (Pic: Freelance)

150 athletes to compete in International Tetrathlon at Castle Irvine

Left to Right: Jonathan Hassin, SlurryKat Operations Director, Gerard Barrett, Owner of Drumlish Farm Machinery and Jonathan Megarry, SlurryKat Area Sales

Award from SlurryKat for Co Tyrone firm

Meirion Evans

Welsh shearer to take on record attempt

Farmers in New Zealand have a very pragmatic attitude and are more likely to try something new.

NZ launches major campaign to help UK farmers through transition

At the start of May 1981 the News Letter reported that Shane’s Castle had been one of Ulster’s main focal points over the holiday weekend. Pictured is a steam enthusiast of for the day was Mr Willy Montgomery from Ballymena, who brought along his 1930 Marshall engine. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Ulsterman tells of the excitement of sheep farming in New Zealand (1962)

Brendan Kelly

Wool prices are down in 2024 - here's why
Following a reduced wool clip in 2023, wool returns are similar to last year for Ulster Wool members in 2024.
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New Zealand Dairy Careers (NZDC) and Farm Relief Services (FRS) have announced their collaboration to offer an Immigration New Zealand approved Work Exchange Scheme, providing opportunities for 18-30-year-old dairy farmers from New Zealand and Ireland

Exciting work exchange opportunities to New Zealand for young dairy farmers

Co Antrim EasyCare sheep breeder Campbell Tweed (right) with visiting Nuffield Scholars: Renato Rodrigues, from Brazil; Hannah Flower, from England and Jakub Gawecki, from Poland. (Pic: Richard Halleron)

Nuffield Scholars visit the EasyCare sheep flock of Campbell Tweed

Iolo Owen

Iolo will be best remembered for his pioneering role in developing the EasyCare

The great white shark caught by Blackpool dad Gus Smith while on holiday in New Zealand

Exclusive Watch man catch great white shark while fishing on holiday

John Scott with dog, Tui. Picture: Submitted

Make no beef about it, online cattle auction finds a market

Lakeland Dairies increases base price for November

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in October.

Lakeland holds October milk price

NI average farmgate milk price

Where now for Northern Ireland milk prices?

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in September.Pic: Lakeland Dairies

The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for September

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Popular ITV shows axed from schedule - reason why explained

Peter (left) and Caroline Foss farm close to the village of Aria on New Zealand's North Island. Picture: Richard Halleron

Campbell Tweed is hosting an open night next month

Machine winner Gwion Lloyd Evans. Ian Georgeson Photography

The Golden Shears was first held in 1977

The SlurryKat team with guests from its supplier and dealership network. Picture: Darren Kidd

SlurryKat announces major investment as it marks 15 years in business

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99 - full list

Andrew Hogley CEO

Ulster Wool confirms payments for 2022 wool

Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta has introduced a paid verification service in the UK

Facebook and Instagram roll out UK verification subscription service

The Lords have defended lamb from New Zealand as being better for the environment than lamb produced a few miles up the road from where it is sold. Picture: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Agriculture has been badly damaged by cheap imports

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament

Christopher Scurfield. Image: Just Giving/The Scurfields

Just Giving page raising funds for trust in loving memory of young farmer

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

Iain Macdonald

Global red meat trade flows set to remain firm in 2023

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Airbnb offers Lord of the Rings fans the chance to stay in Hobbiton

A picture posted in a tribute to Christopher by Spa Young Farmers Club

A celebration of Christopher's life will take place on Thursday

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