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Minister Kimmins proposes North’s first flood forecasting service

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

NFU Mutual's Saintfield office

NFU Mutual North and East Down invites community to ‘Open Morning’

Sinn Féin MPs met with the Ulster Farmers' Union

Sinn Féin MPs meet UFU to discuss key challenges facing farming sector

Ripe barley ready for harvest

UK harvest yields continue to disappoint

Sinn Féin’s Áine Murphy MLA, Declan McAleer MLA and Aoife Finnegan MLA

Less than a week left for farmers to share their views on the ANC payments Bill

Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny TD and Declan McAleer MLA

McAleer welcomes lifting of poultry litter suspension

Danial McCrossan has called for urgent action to resolve the poultry litter export suspension

Suspension creating serious concern for poultry farmers in the North and South

Ian Moore jumping Pinecroft Galaxy (1.10m Class 1st). (Photo: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Young stars shine at Connell Hill unregistered training shows

Declan McAleer

'This is an all island challenge that requires political leadership'

When moorland is burned, toxic air pollutants are released which can travel far from their source into nearby towns and cities.

Moorland burning for upland management exposing unsafe air pollution levels

Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson, Declan McAleer MLA

McAleer welcomes Assembly motion on biomethane

Declan McAleer

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has raised concerns about rural crime

Sinn Féin MLA, Declan McAleer.

McAleer introduces Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill to Assembly

Sinn Féin's Agriculture spokesperson, Declan McAleer MLA

McAleer calls for urgent resolution to cross-border poultry litter issue

One of the many potholes

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins asks public to report potholes
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that she is actively seeking to progress a package to remedy the impact that the recent severe weather conditions have had on our roads.
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Sinn Féin's Agriculture spokesperson, Declan McAleer MLA

McAleer calls for urgent resolution to cross-border poultry litter issue

The award winning Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show (YAMS) continues to set the pace as the North of England’s leading one day, free to attend farm machinery and technology event, featuring 200 trade stands from across the UK showcasing the latest innovations from across the industry.

Award winning YAMS showcases latest farming innovations later this week

The cattle judging classes were well contested at the 2025 North Yorkshire County Show

Award win for agricultural show after successful comeback

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

MLA Declan McAleer

Protecting people from water charges is about fairness and social justice - MLA

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins

Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period

Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer

McAleer calls for 'constructive talks' between the EU and British government

Despite the “milk gloom” there was good trade for quality cattle at the Northern Ireland Friesian Breeders’ Club show and sale at Banbridge at the end of September 1980. Pictured at the show and sale are well-known breeders, Trevor Gibney, Joe Cadoo, James Warden, Wilbert Rankin and Aubrey Patterson. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

British government must stamp out cross-border smuggling demands NIAPA (1987)

MLA Declan McAleer

Couple quoted £30k to connect home to the electricity grid

Front row (Left to right): David Greenwood (Farriers Registration Council), Roly Owers (CEO, World Horse Welfare), Abby Bunyard (President BFBA), Ashley Robinson (CAFRE), Tamzin Furtado (Uni of Liverpool), Helen Spence (Spence Horse Sense), Julia Shrubb (CANTER), Nicola Connery (DAERA). Back row (Left to right): Michael Pratt (NIVA), Susan Cunningham (NIVA), Kirsten Dunbar (NIVA President), Quirine Tettelaar (NIVA), Esther Skelly-Smith (NIVA), Rachel Bell (SUMMIT Sponsor)

North of Ireland Veterinary Association: Leading the Way for Horses

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Storm will hit Scotland, the North of England, Northern Ireland and Wales
The UK’s leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging people not to be complacent and to take action to prevent damage before Storm Amy brings dangerous winds to much of the UK this Friday and Saturday.
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Janet Schofield, CEO, Compass Advocacy Network, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Economy Minister, Dominic Kearns, Chief Executive Officer, Fibrus, and Jenny Lennon, Managing Director, Hyperfast Networks, at Lislagan Farm.

Fibrus marks success of rural internet project

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Big boost for Translink and NI Water budgets

The flock’s use of advanced tools like ultrasound and CT scanning has allowed significant improvements in these traits

Genetic gain in the Essie Flock – CT scanning, genomic gain and market payoff

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

Northie wins Balmoral long wool interbreed

James Neilson-Clark from rural property consultancy, Lister Haigh

Farmers urged to take advantage of grant funding for new equipment now

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Charles Raine, Director of youngsRPS, "latest Government announcement only offers farmers temporary relief."

SFI concession offers temporary relief – but long-term certainty still needed, s...

Marion McMahon, St Paul's High School, Bessbrook, Lynn Carvill, Women's Tec, Dr Catherine O'Mullan, North West Regional College, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Richard Kirk, Workplus, Gabrielle Quinn, Northern Regional College, and Dr Andrew Kerr, Oberon Training and Development.

Economy Minister announces £600,000 funding to boost access to apprenticeships

Glenn Cuddy, UFU deputy president

Suckler Cow Scheme is legislated, says UFU

DEFRA announces a host of grant updates for farmers

DEFRA announces host of grant updates for farmers

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Robert Hill, Chair of Matrix.

Report highlights local strengths in global space economy

BVA NI Branch President Dr Kirsten Dunbar. (Pic: Freelance)

BVA NI and North of Ireland Veterinary Association elect new president

CAFRE Crops development adviser Leigh McClean pictured with East Down Farmers Co-op members and Malting Barley growers Alan Cleland and James Kerr.

Crop has now returned due to the offer of growing contracts

CAFRE Crops development adviser Leigh McClean pictured with East Down Farmers Co-op members and Malting Barley growers Alan Cleland and James Kerr.

Crop has now returned due to the offer of growing contracts

Winner, Melissa Buchan, being presented with the trophy by Society director David McKerrow Jnr.

Melissa is a fantastic ambassador for the Texel breed

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with Peta Conn, Invest NI’s Director of Great Britain and Europe, pictured outside the Bundestag in Berlin.

Trade with Germany thriving ‘with potential for even greater growth’

Sophie Harvey of the Harveybros herd

Sophie Harvey of the Harveybros herd to judge Limousin showcase

BVA NI Branch President Dr Kirsten Dunbar. (Pic: Freelance)

BVA NI and North of Ireland Veterinary Association elect new president

A trailed sprayer

Two keynote arable/tillage conferences have taken place

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald at Springvale Employment and Learning in Belfast with hair model Ms Pauline Torney and apprentice hairdresser Grace McVeigh.

More people than ever participating in apprenticeships says minister

Economy Minister Conor Murphy met with SpiderRock executives whilst on a Trade Mission to Chicago last year. He is pictured with George Papa, SpiderRock CEO, Annabelle Baldwin, SpiderRock Chief Revenue Officer, Andrea Haughian, Invest NI’s Head of Americas, and Julianne Cox, FDI Business Development Director at Invest NI.

US firm SpiderRock investing over £2m to create 20 jobs

Jennifer Michael, National Trust, Shane Clarke, Tourism Ireland, and Kerrie McGonigle, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Tourism Ireland aims to double overseas tourism revenue for NI by 2035

Launching the Housing Executive’s recent Rural Community Awards competition is, from left, Noeleen Connolly, Housing Executive Team Leader, Ballycastle and Ballymoney, Margaret Reid, last year’s Rural Community Champion and Chairperson of Young at Heart in Ballintoy and Eoin McKinney, Housing Executive Rural Officer. To nominate your local Unsung Hero via the Rural Community Awards, visit www.nihe.gov.uk and search for Rural Community Awards, or alternatively email rural.housing@nihe.gov.uk to request an application form. Completed application forms should be returned to the Housing Executive by 4pm on Friday, 21st February, 2025

The search is on for unsung heroes from across rural Northern Ireland

MLA Patsy McGlone

Mr McGlone said the concerns of family farms should be recognised

Sarah Parker, Head of Agriculture (left) and Emma Elwess, Director (right)

Ware Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors appoints Sarah Parker as Head ...

Economy Minister Conor Murphy with Clodagh Palmer, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Banbridge company Alternative Heat, Niall McCartan, year 2 higher level apprentice at Southern Regional College, Denise Cornett, Training and Apprenticeship Manager, Southern Regional College, and Lee Campbell, Principal and Chief Executive, Southern Regional College.

Minister launches Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

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