Omagh

Enjoying their day at Omagh Show, l to r: Lauren Irwin, Clogher; Harriet Martin, Omagh and Robyn Cochrane, Omagh

Ballinalare Farm Nikita takes pride of place at this year’s Omagh Show

Topping the Island Farm Dispersal at 11,000 was Blelack Princess Chartreuse T848

The lead call of 11,000 guineas was paid for Blelack Princess Chartreuse T848

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Bullocks selling to £2500 for 685kg at Omagh Mart, heifers to £1830

A daughter of the sale leader sold for 8200 guineas to Samantha Allen.

The lead call of 11,000 guineas was paid for Blelack Princess Chartreuse T848

Omagh Mart

Slightly reduced numbers at Omagh Mart, bullocks to £2760

The Island Farm Angus herd is to be dispersed on Friday Evening 13th June, 7pm at Beatties Pedigree Centre, 109 Glenpark Road Omagh.

Kevin McOscar is extending a warm welcome to his dispersal Friday evening

Foresters Ross Jamieson and David Crawford.

RJ Woodland Services can offer a full range of forest management services

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M1 closed in both directions near Lurgan

School pupils joined Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Climate Team and members of the Omagh Rotary Club to plant trees at Arleston Park.

Students plant trees in park

Pictured in September 1980 is Mr Roy McDougall, on the right, commercial manager BP, handing over cheques to Mr Arthur McAlister, YFC secretary, and Mr Lawrence McMillan, chairman of the NI Ploughing Association. Also included is Mr Frank Espey, secretary of the NIPA. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

College training is key for young farmers says farming minister (1968)

Dr Steven Johnston and Mary-Ann Alexander, from CAFRE have marked a significant achievement as the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) reaches a milestone — over 5,000 training sessions successfully completed. This accomplishment reflects the strong engagement of the farming community in improving soil health and sustainable nutrient management across Northern Ireland. Book now to complete SHNS training at: www.cafre.ac.uk/snhs-training

Farmers who have yet to complete the training are strongly encouraged to act now

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Scammers have targeted individuals in a number of recent cases

Dr Steven Johnston and Mary-Ann Alexander, from CAFRE have marked a significant achievement as the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) reaches a milestone — over 5,000 training sessions successfully completed. This accomplishment reflects the strong engagement of the farming community in improving soil health and sustainable nutrient management across Northern Ireland. Book now to complete SHNS training at: www.cafre.ac.uk/snhs-training

Farmers who have yet to complete the training are strongly encouraged to act now

Full catalogue is available now on marteye.

Springtime Sparklers sale

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Monday's cattle prices from Omagh mart

Sean, Margret and Kevin Fullerton, host farm Maghera, Tommy Armstrong Lely sales and Jacob Irwin Lely Farm Management Support invite farmers to a Lely open day on the 24th April

Farmers invited to two Lely open days
Lely Center Eglish open day 16th April.
By The Newsroom

Seamus McCaffrey, accountant. (Pic: Freelance)

Farm finances to remain strong over the coming months

Omagh Mart

Demand for cattle moves up a further gear at Omagh Mart, bullocks to £2960

Members in attendance at the UFU IHT tractor rally held in January.

East Tyrone group focus

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In calf Hereford heifer sells for £2360 at Markethill Mart

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A substantial number of black face Scottish ewes have been stolen

Omagh Mart

No let-up in the rising trade at Omagh Mart, heifers selling to £2710

Nature Makes Sense.

Council hosts accessible workshops to connect with nature

Farming Life livestock markets

Good entry of cattle at Newtownstewart Mart, bullocks and bulls selling to £2580

From left Alan McCay, Board Member, Lakeland Dairies; Gemma Daly, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, DAERA; Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairperson, Lakeland Dairies; Eilish Barrett, Senior Principal Veterinary Officer (TB), and Brian Dooher, Chief Veterinary Officer, DAERA.

Lakeland Dairies meets NI Chief Vet on TB, vet meds and bluetongue

Omagh dairy farmer and TikTok influencer, Andrew Wright (second from left), guest speaker at the annual meeting of Fermanagh Grassland Club, with (from left) Wayne Ferguson, Springfield; William Egerton and John Egerton, Rosslea.

Farmers on a tech journey at Fermanagh Grassland Club annual meeting

Omagh Mart

Beef trade goes from strength to strength at Omagh Mart, bullocks to £2430
Monday 20th January 2025: In the not-too-distant past, an animal selling to over £2000 would have made headlines.
Darryl Armitage

The UFU presidential team.

UFU president roadshow dates announced

Attending the recent Alltech mycotoxin workshop in Clogher, l to r: Adam Smyth, Keenan; Dr Dave Davies, silage consultant; Aislinn Campbell, Alltech:InTouch and Cathal Kerr, Alltech: InTouch

‘Mycotoxin’ workshops, held in Clogher and Omagh

After drying off cows should be checked daily for signs of illness or mastitis.

Sharp rise in deaths of dairy cows from toxic mastitis

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Keen demand for cattle at Omagh Mart, bullocks selling to £2040

Farming Life livestock markets

Marts: Full yard of sheep at Newtownstewart Mart, ewes to £158

Cranberries are one of the gifts we can thank our transatlantic friends for. They’re readily available in the freezer section but in the recipe here I’m using dried cranberries soaked in local whiskey, or apple juice. Picture: Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com

We should be more thankful to our farmers instead of penalising them

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Marts: Keen demand for cattle at Omagh Mart, bullocks selling to £2370

Highest Priced Homebred Ram Lamb - Premier Sale - Jack Smyth

29 pictures from the NI Suffolk Club awards night

AbbeyAutoline will have a strong presence at the Winter Fair, ready to connect with and support Northern Ireland’s farming community. (Pic: Richard Trainor Photography)

Join AbbeyAutoline at the 2024 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

Omagh-based accountant Seamus McCaffrey. (Pic: Freelance)

APR will be based on the number of people operating a farm business

The group are looking forward to their next few meetings in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. (Pic: Freelance)

Mid Tyrone kick start their winter programme

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Latest cattle prices from Omagh mart

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Over 200 sold at Omagh suckled calf sale

John McLenaghan, UFU deputy president

UFU will work on behalf of all landowners to ensure rights are upheld

John McLenaghan, UFU deputy president

UFU will work on behalf of all landowners to ensure rights are upheld

1st Prize Shearling and Overall Champion from William & Stephanie Tait selling for 1400gns.

Top prices from Omagh Suffolk ram sale

The cheque presentation to Air Ambulance NI Fundraising Coordinator, Bébhionn Hardy by Group Managers, Janette Stirling and Bobbie Goudy.

UFU Group Focus - South Antrim

Reserve & Best Opposite sex to Champion, Mark Crawford, Sponsor Top Flock, William Carson, Judge Adam Armour, Judge, Woodvale flock

Dorset breeders get ready for penultimate sale of the season

Armoy mart

Marts: Blackface Lanark ewe lambs selling to £270 at Armoy Mart

Reserve & Best Opposite sex to Champion, Mark Crawford, Sponsor Top Flock, William Carson, Judge Adam Armour, Judge, Woodvale flock

Dorset breeders get ready for penultimate sale of the season

Siobhan McCrory. (Pic: Freelance)

Women in agriculture profile featuring Siobhan McCrory

Conor Chisum will be launching his debut album at the festival.

Annual Omagh Music Festival returns

On Saturday 21st September, Newtownstewart Young Farmers' Club will hold their first ever speed shear at Beatties Pedigree Centre, 109 Glenpark Road, Omagh

Newtownstewart YFC to hold club's first speed shear

South West College Omagh campus student Kayleigh Oliver is pictured alongside her mum Julie celebrating her results in Level 3 Beauty and has exciting plans for her future career in the beauty industry and is hoping to progress to salon manager.

Many SWC students achieved the equivalent of 3A* grades

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Potential tax changes could have a very significant impact on local agriculture

Omagh rider Niamh McEvoy pictured after winning the Balmoral Bottlegreen/HSI Grand Prix with Templepatrick Welcome Limmerick in 2022. Niamh now joins Team Ireland for international selection to the main arena classes at this year's Rolex Dublin Horse Show. (Pic: Freelance)

Horse Week: Omagh woman heads up international selection for Rolex Dublin Horse ...

Farming Life livestock markets

Marts: Strong demand in all sectors at Markethill Mart sheep sale

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Latest update from accountant Seamus McCaffrey

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