Spring

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

People have been warned that not managing invasive plants in their gardens could lead to a £5,000 payout for damages.

Beth Franklin

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

Jonathan Graham

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

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

Chelsie Sewell

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change

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

When is Spring Equinox 2023?

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

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

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

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

10 toxic spring flowers pet owners should avoid

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

Spreading slurry in Spring, are you ready?

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Aaran Kelly

Chronicles of Belfast explores the wilder side of city life

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December

Richard Henderson

Supporting farmers amidst the rise in fertiliser costs

Actress Amy Jackson launches Oxford Street's sustainability awareness campaign

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

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

Britain's biggest cleaning conundrums

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

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

Plan your spring cropping now

The NI market report

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

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

Image: BBC iPlayer.

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

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

Soaring energy prices drive up input costs

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks 2021

Picnic baskets, blankets, cooler bags and backpacks

Lot 9 Prestige Peter.

NI Charolais club sale: Prestige Peter is the top priced bull in Swatragh at 5,5...

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021

Beauty Easter Eggs 2021: gorgeous cosmetic gifts from Look Fantastic