Spring

Tobermory Oyster Farm - Galbraith

Idyllic Mull oyster farm offers superb rural business opportunity

Aim to harvest as soon as it reaches 30-33% DM and ideally while still green as it has the highest energy (starch) and digestibility at this stage.

Maize 2026: protecting your investment!

Ravelglen Dolly from Brian O'Kane made £2,250.

New Irish Moiled breed record for a bull sold at public auction

The list of prices

New Irish Moiled breed record for a bull sold at public auction

Conor McNeill from Ulster Bank chats with Harold Dickey from Ballymena Show.

Harold Dickey: Border Leicester breeder at 90 still looking forward to Balmoral

A cow drinking from a trough

NI Water reminds farmers to check for leaks as Spring supplies in full flow

Siblings Charlie and Imelda Beale from Kildare step into Alice’s Easter Wonderland as they meet Alice herself (Ellie Melia) ahead of this year’s four‑day Easter celebration at the Irish National Stud & Gardens. Running from Good Friday, 3rd April, to Easter Monday, 6th April, families are invited to explore a world of imagination as the iconic Kildare attraction transforms into a whimsical Wonderland. All themed activities are included in general admission. For details and tickets, visit irishnationalstud.ie. Photos by Colette McNally, Halo Photography.

Alice in Wonderland Arrives at The Irish National Stud & Gardens this Easter

Winners of the Paul Johnston memorial cup Hannah & Beth McAuley with Paul’s wife Monica and Grandson Ben. (Photo: Ellie Johnston Photography)

Spring is in the air at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre

Siblings Charlie (10) and Imelda Beale (7) from Co Kildare making the most of the Spring sunshine at The Irish National Stud & Gardens. Start planning your Spring day out at irishnationalstud.ie. Photo by Colette HaloPhotography

Spring to life at the Irish National Stud

After one of the wettest winters, a few good March drying days helps the move from winter to spring

Spring is on its way, lots to be done, but just take a moment

Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend and coinciding with school holidays there are lots of Easter Adventures to choose from across Northern Ireland

Easter adventures with the National Trust across Northern Ireland

Groups should be managed as follows

For later/spring lambing flocks, January is the ideal time to scan ewes

Oliver McKenna will host a GrassCheck farm walk on Thurs 11th September at 7pm

AgriSearch to hold GrassCheck beef farm walk in Eskra

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

A Dacia Spring-powered pop-up chip shop brings a sustainable twist to tradition

‘Chip Shop Diva’ hands out free chips for National Fish & Chip Day

Hosting expert Alexandra Dudley teams up with Boursin to celebrate the seasonal rise in entertaining

Food expert Alexandra Dudley shares top tips for hosting spring dinner
Half of Brits say the changing season literally puts a 'spring in their step' - as the warmer weather allows them to reconnect with nature, go for long walks, and host friends and family.
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Ulster Grassland Society President Michael Graham discussing the forthcoming farm walk on 30th April with host farmer Philip Truesdale from Ballyward

Farm visit will provide a first hand insight into a dairy start-up

Campbell Forsyth and daughter Kaelene

Superbly-bred working sheepdog that sailed to top call of £9,000

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lillian Seenoi-Barr, Paul Sweeney, Northern Ireland chair, National Lottery Community Fund and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm Project manager, Community Foundation for Northern Ireland along with pupils from St Anne's Primary School, Derry Acorn Farm Partnership Team which includes, Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Conservation Volunteers, Community Garden Support, Developing Healthy Communities and Natural World Products

Derry’s Acorn Farm’s New Gate Lodge Garden is officially opened

Amazon gives shoppers a chance to sing for their shopping

Sarah Parker, Head of Agriculture

Preparing for future tax changes

Jack Bell jumping Archie. (Pic: Lyndon McKee Photography)

Spring is in the air at Connell Hill training show

Long-haul coastal destinations are on the rise - Maldives

Top Spring destinations Brits are jetting off to this year, study says

A Great Range of Sicilian Wine Styles

On the Grapevine: Bring on the sunshine with fine Sicilian wines

The Boondocks feature in the spring Ards and North Down arts programme.

Celebrate spring with exciting new arts and heritage programme

Jessica Hall and Andrew Patton receiving their award from Gareth Mellon, National World

Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders named 'Farming Society of the Year'

Host farmer Jessica Pollock from Castlederg pictured with UGS President John Egerton ahead of the Society’s visit on 22nd October

Book now for UGS Autumn farm visit
The Ulster Grassland Society’s autumn meeting will be a visit to Howard and Jessica Pollock’s dairy farm at Castlederg on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 commencing at 11.00am.
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Co Down grower Alistair Moore (left) inspecting a crop of Elland potatoes with Wilson's Country agronomist Stuart Meredith.

It has been a great year for potatoes so far

This year the Show will be held on June 22 on a new site at 32-34 Ringdufferin Road, Toye, Killyleagh. (Pic: supplied)

Killyleagh Horse and Pony Show is back

Leslie Weatherup receives the Beef competition Shield from Larne group chairperson Julie-Ann Lyle and United Feeds’ Alan Boyd. (Pic: UFU)

Busy Spring for Larne UFU group

5 Secret Sales dresses for Spring 2024. Photos by Secret Sales.

The 5 amazing spring dress bargains I found on Secret Sales

It is not quite a perfect storm of negatives, but it is not far off it, thanks to wet weather for some areas, still high input costs and still low farm gate prices. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Pacemaker

There is no question, there are big problems facing farming

Dunelm's spring sale means you can give your home a refresh for less. Picture: Dunelm

Dunelm sale: Give your home a spring refresh for less

Rosalind Canter riding Lordships Graffalo for GBR. (Pic: Kit Houghton)

Win tickets to the legendary Badminton Horse Trials (8-12 May 2024)

April is an exciting and busy time across Northern Ireland farms.

How to ensure you're adequately protected during spring season

Beatty Stores are having a Spring and Gardening sale.

Beatty Stores are having a Spring and Gardening sale.

Jess, Aileen and Ellie celebrating spring with Translink. (Pic: McAuley Multimedia)

Spring into adventure with Translink

Be mindful of water sources this slurry spreading season. Pic: NI Water

Take care when spreading slurry near water

March sees the start of the lambing season. Pic: Gill Copeland

Spring's Challenge: Consequence of sheep worrying and protective measures

Research highlights that our shores are still awash with discarded waste

DAERA funded survey on NI beach litter

Cleaning expert's 5 ways to clean patio slabs without pressure washer

UFU member Peter McCann and father Denis pictured with sheepdog Ben on their farm outside Limavady.

UFU launch new education video for primary school pupils

David and Wesley Gordon, Annalong are joined by NI HYB Coordinator Andrew Patton, Newtownards and Scott Armstrong, Electromech Agri, Sponsor at the event at Annalong Holsteins

Northern Ireland HYB in full swing

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK

UGS President David Linton pictured with Ian Buchanan discussing the Spring Meeting to be held on the Buchanan Family farm on Thursday 4th May 2023 at Dungiven

UGS Farm walk on the Buchanan family farm at Dungiven

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Spring has arrived on the farm - Jonathan Graham from AbbeyAutoline

UFU is encouraging farmers to check in on their wellbeing

Rural affairs update: A focus on Health

Charlotte McKeown with some daffodils from the field of hope

Two projects to benefit from Ballyclare 'field of hope'

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023?

Sharing bed with pets in April could be making you ill, say experts

Pet owners warned about hidden Easter dangers by top vet

Dr Philip Ingram, Cargill ruminant technical manager

Bucking the butterfat dip - advice from Cargill

Met Office UK weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week - when temperatures will rise

Weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week

A replacement has been drafted in to take Phillip Schofield’s place on ITV’s This Morning

Phillip Schofield to be replaced on ITV’s This Morning

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