News you can trust since 1963
Register

Spring

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 By The Newsroom

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 By The Newsroom

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them Beth Franklin

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK Daniel Mcneil

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 Ruth Rodgers

Jonathan Graham

Spring has arrived on the farm - Jonathan Graham from AbbeyAutoline By The Newsroom

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' By The Newsroom

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023? Beth Franklin

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

Pet owners warned about hidden Easter dangers by top vet Beth Franklin

Dr Philip Ingram, Cargill ruminant technical manager

Bucking the butterfat dip - advice from Cargill By The Newsroom

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 Rahmah Ghazali

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 Chelsie Sewell

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change Daniel Mcneil

Hedge trimmers are at their lowest price for the past 12 months according to new research (photo: Adobe)

Cut garden costs up to £100 by buying essentials now for spring

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated Beth Franklin

When is Spring Equinox 2023? Beth Franklin

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions By The Newsroom

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only with trendy wellies for just £9.99 - how to buy

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only Chelsie Sewell

Here’s 10 spring blooms that could be toxic to your pets

10 toxic spring flowers pet owners should avoid Chelsie Sewell

Slurry spreading has got underway again - but are you ready?

Spreading slurry in Spring, are you ready? By The Newsroom

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring Nigel Booth

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support Patrick Hollis

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December Sue Wilkinson

Richard Henderson

Supporting farmers amidst the rise in fertiliser costs By The Newsroom

Actress Amy Jackson launches Oxford Street's sustainability awareness campaign Christine Emelone

It's out with the grey and in with colour, for happy home vibes Sally Burton

Over a third of homeowners will switch off their heating earlier than usual this... Richard Jenkins

Aaran Kelly

Chronicles of Belfast explores the wilder side of city life

Britain's biggest cleaning conundrums Christine Emelone

Gillian Reid, Head of Farm Support with Rural Support, Charlie Kilpatrick, Farm Business Mentor with Rural Support and Lowry Grant, PKF-FPM

‘Making Tax Digital’ workshops planned By The Newsroom

Fane Valley’s Stephen Bell - Technical Support Manager and Jonathan Dunn, Agronomy & Forage Services Manager (right)

Plan your spring cropping now By The Newsroom

The NI market report By The Newsroom

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Harry Baxter, CEO Central Ministries, trustees from Central Ministries, and John-Joe O’Boyle, Chief Executive Forest Service at Castlewellan Castle.

Poots visits castle to see renovation works

The best garden gazebos UK for 2022

Ready your garden for spring with one of these gorgeous gazebos Rochelle Barrand

These are the locations in the UK with the most expensive gardener rates – and t... Richard Jenkins

Image: BBC iPlayer.

This Farming Life: Preparations are being made for a very special arrival Joanne Knox

Fertiliser production across Europe is being scaled back in response to escalating gas prices.

Soaring energy prices drive up input costs By The Newsroom

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks 2021

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks Katrina Conaglen

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021: gorgeous cosmetic gifts from Look Fantastic Katrina Conaglen

Concern over out of control dogs at Easter time By The Newsroom

Stephen Kennedy and Jonny McKinney with Moore Concretes New Ox Post

Good fencing makes for efficient dairy farming Una Culkin

Rhubarb - a winter treat to see us through lockdown and into Spring Una Culkin

Portadown’s High Street Mall set for new Lidl NI early next year: Lidl NI has confirmed its brand new £6 million store will open at High Street Mall in Spring 2021, creating 20 permanent new jobs and supporting up to 100 more through the planning and construction phases. The new Lidl NI store is in addition to a £4 million transformational investment and re-development of the popular town centre shopping destination. Pictured announcing the investment are (L-R) Conor Boyle, Regional Director Lidl Northern Ireland and Lord Mayor Kevin Savage, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

New £6m Lidl store to open in Spring creating 20 new jobs Carmel Robinson

NSA Sheep event organisers look forward to 2021 By The Newsroom

Deidre Cooper is the Senior Adviser for Schools Recruitment at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

Working from home creates new opportunities for schools team By The Newsroom

New life on the farm By The Newsroom

Have you ever wondered why birds sing in the morning? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why birds sing early in the morning - and the dawn chorus explained Rhona Shennan

These top gardener's tips will help you get started growing your own fruit and v... Sarah Wilson