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Kerry Kirkpatrick, Website Manager of OutmoreNI.com, and Ethan Loughrey, Communications and Training Executive at Outscape. (Pic: Freelance)

Outmore NI celebrates record growth in 2024 with 66% surge in users

Horse Sport Ireland is The National Federation (NF) for Equestrian Sport in Ireland. (Pic: stock image)

Horse Sport Ireland issues statement on Professor Wall Report

UFU Deputy President John McLenaghan. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU insists that food production and climate action must be balanced

A Yellow Wildfire Warning for Northern Ireland has been issued taking effect from today. (Pic: Freelance)

‘Be vigilant’ urges NI Water as Natural Hazards issue Yellow Wildfire Warning

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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has highlighted effectiveness of scheme

Carla Lockhart MP

"It is crucial that farmers are prepared for future power outages"

Jane May with LMC Board Member David Torrens

LMC awards prestigious bursary to promising agricultural student

LMC Primary School Cookery Demonstration

LMC announces the return of its primary school cookery demonstrations

What is Care? Photography competition

Photography competition for NI residents to Win luxury getaway

Applications are now open for Stallion owners and are available from the Breeders Elite NI office based at the Meadows Equestrian Centre. (Pic: Freelance)

Breeders Elite NI set date for first stallion selection in Ireland

Since its inception in 2020, the Antrim Coast Half Marathon has become an international sensation. The race, which began with just 62 participants, now attracts almost 6000 participants, with world-class athletes travelling from around the world to compete. However, for the race creators, married couple Ruth and James McIlroy from Larne, the race is about more than just running.

Couple behind the Antrim Coast Half Marathon share touching origins of the race

Shaun Gormley (left), owner of Criterion Bar & Coffee House in Belfast, and Paddy Doris of Craigavon-based drinks distributor United Wines enjoy a pint of Beamish in celebration of the Irish stout brand’s double-digit growth in Northern Ireland. Last year, sales of Beamish kegs and pints in Northern Ireland increased by a staggering 90 per cent year on year, driven largely by the brand’s strong associations with music and comedy.

Beamish sales double as Northern Ireland drinkers tap into new stout favourite

Northern Ireland band Rend Collective

Rend Collective tickets go on sale this Friday

His Majesty King Charles III meeting with representatives from Farm Support Groups

Vital farm support groups celebrated by The King at Buckingham Palace reception

Enjoying the barbeque

Cheque for £2,078 handed over to Parkinson's UK, Northern Ireland

The group will travel to England mid June where the visit will be held over three days/two nights.

Farm innovation visit on low carbon suckler and beef systems

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering farmers the opportunity to take part in a farm innovation visit to learn about innovative approaches and technologies delivering sustainable low carbon suckler and beef systems.

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Members of Mission Farm Strong pictured alongside Action Cancer at Supervalu Fruitfield. (Pic: Brian Thompson)

Mission Farm Strong raises vital funds for Action Cancer

Armagh is giving visitors a chance to try the ancient art of Road Bowling.

New experiences for visitors to Armagh

For January 2025, sales of dairy products outperformed plant-based equivalents. (Picture: Cliff Donaldson)

A closer look at milk prices

Alan Boyd United Feeds event sponsor, Lucy Mitchell UFU commercial and membership director and William Irvine UFU president. (Pic: Freelance)

UFU celebrates top silage makers of 2024

Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina

Work continues to implement the 37-point Lough Neagh Action Plan

Heptavac P Plus by MSD Animal Health.

Heptavac P Plus supply secure for late March

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 10 March 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 10 March 2025

Richard Cherry, Charity Jobs NI, Donna Johnston, Positive Futures, Anne Crossan, The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Chris Bunce, Charity Jobs NI. (Pic: Freelance)

Second Charity Jobs NI Careers and Volunteer Fair announced

Road Bowling or ‘Bullets’ as they are known locally

Armagh region offers new experiences for visitors in 2025

Heptavac P Plus by MSD Animal Health.

Heptavac P Plus supply secure for late March

Emma Meehan, Chief Executive, Down Royal Racecourse and Ciara Bainbridge, Corporate & Events Fundraising Officer, Friends of the Cancer Centre. (Pic: Darren Kidd)

Down Royal racegoers raise £12,925 for Friends of the Cancer Centre

DOWN Royal racegoers have raised an incredible £12,925 for Friends of the Cancer Centre, helping support cancer patients and families across Northern Ireland.

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Alastair Bell, of Irish Black Butter in Portrush, has created ‘a new taste of Ireland’ in global markets.

Alastair’s savoury spread tipped for global award for original flavours

Naldo Morelli, managing director of Morelli’s in Coleraine, with Daniela Morelli-Kerr, the marketing director of Champion of Champions at the Ice Cream Alliance Awards.

Cool success for two in UK ice cream showcase ahead of Easter

Lakeland has set its February price

Suppliers in Northern Ireland (NI) will receive a base price of 39.8p/l

Gordon Cruikshanks has been named Regional Managing Director for Lidl Northern Ireland.

Lidl appoints new Regional Managing Director in Northern Ireland

A selection of Blonde steers showing great promise.

Spring Show and Sale of Blonde Bulls will be held on Friday, 21st March

Supreme champion was Bernish Valentine exhibited by Allen Shortt, and owned by Kieran McCrory. Included are sponsor Ann McCrory, Danske Bank, and Shea Helferty. Picture: Agri-Images

In pictures: All the winners from the Rising Stars Calf Show

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Call for vigilance after second FMD outbreak

This year's event featured acclaimed chef Tom Brown, known for his inventive, seasonal and sustainable cooking style.

Taste of Tourism Summit showcases Northern Ireland’s culinary excellence

Blacksmith working at DfC Conservation Works Depot in Moira

Applications for The All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme are open

Galgorm Collection, Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hospitality group, has announced the start of a bold new era for one of its landmark properties, unveiling the first of four £5 million investment programmes in Roe Valley Resort.

Galgorm Collection unveils £20m investment and new Roe Valley Resort brand

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 3 March 2025

Northern Ireland weekly market report - 3 March 2025

Kristina Fleming, Emma Knox, Gary Spence, Erin Wright, Katie-Rose Wallace and Joshua Moore

Fane Valley continues their valued sponsorship with YFCU

The Department gives high priority to the welfare of animals and operates a vigorous enforcement policy to ensure full compliance of regulatory requirements. (Pic: stock image)

Farmer sentenced at Dungannon Court

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No existing route to make payments to customers who were affected by storm

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

Report highlights local strengths in global space economy

Partners in the UK-DCN Northern Ireland Farmer Network (from left to right) Sam Strain, AHWNI; Gill Gallagher, NIGTA; Ian Stevenson, Dairy Council NI; Jason Rankin, AgriSearch.

AgriSearch are recruiting twenty dairy farmers

Ian Stevenson

full range of schemes that make-up the new SAP is a good news story

Members of AFBI taking part in the Boots on the Ground Training alongside Barbara Alcorn, Rural Support

Programme has trained over 820 employees from over 30 different businesses

Group trip to McKee’s Pies, Maghera, on 19 November 2024.

​Busy winter for South Londonderry UFU Group

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Use of drones in the countryside

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Minister remains ‘very concerned’ over impact of UK Immigration Policy changes

The start of a journey often begins with the opening of a gate

Good news for the countryside: Things that are important

Attending the recent launch of the Mid Ulster Slurry and Nutrient Management Project, from left, Wilson Moore, Moore Brothers Engineering; Ashley Cathcart, AFBI: Dr James Young, Mid Ulster Slurry and Nutrient Management Project and Paul Madden, Centre for Competitiveness. (Pic: Freelance)

New mobile slurry separation service to be offered in the Mid Ulster area

Carhill Integrated Primary School pupils pictured with UFU deputy president and BOIOFW chairman John McLenaghan and Head of Corporate Affairs Asda NI Joe McDonald launching the 2025 ‘From NI farms to fork’ schools’ competition.

The annual UFU schools’ competition is now open

Emma Brownlee

Emma is a former school teacher with a background in beef and sheep farming

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

Richard Griffiths, Chief Executive, British Poultry Council and David Gibson, Director of Agriculture, Pilgrim's Europe

“Poultry Person of the Year” Award for David Gibson

Andrew Muir MLA, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

Food prices set to increase significantly

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