N.Ireland
48 firefighters tackle gorse fire 1km wide in Antrim
A total of 48 firefighters were called in to battle a gorse fire in Co. Antrim – which spread over...
N.Ireland
Agri-Business
UK livestock farmers call for 'vital' frictionless trade with EU
Livestock farmers in the UK have made their feelings clear on the issue of post-Brexit trade with the EU amid...
N.Ireland
Pictures and video: 2018 Balmoral Day 1 highlights
A royal visit, sunshine, crowds and top stock marked the first day of this year’s Balmoral Show. As the show...
N.Ireland
Princess 'down to earth' with farmers at Balmoral
By Rachel Hessin Princess Anne gave a “great boost” to Northern Ireland’s biggest agricultural show when she visited on day...
N.Ireland
Results and pictures: All the action from the sheep rings on Balmoral Day 1
It’s been an active day on the sheep showing ground at the first day of Balmoral Show 2018 today (Wednesday,...
Rural Life
Results and pictures: All the action from the beef rings on Balmoral Day 1
As the first day of the Balmoral Show gets underway, judges have been busy inspecting the beef cattle categories, with...
N.Ireland
Royal visitor attends opening day of 150th Balmoral Show
Crowds gathered as a very special guest made her way around the Balmoral Show today, (Wednesday, May 16), as part...
Pig/Poultry
UK's pig industry halves antibiotic use in just 2 years
Industry leaders have welcomed the latest figures showing that the pig industry in the UK reduced its antibiotic usage by...
N.Ireland
Crowds flock to Balmoral as forecast shines on Old Kesh
Crowds are already flocking to Balmoral Show as organisers open the gates of its new showgrounds – Balmoral Park –...
N.Ireland
Balmoral: 6 things to look out for at this year's show
If you’re heading to Balmoral Show, save the hassle of checking the programmes – here’s six things worth checking out this...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm set to report 'strong and consistent growth'
Speaking ahead of the upcoming Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland’s largest farmer-owned dairy co-operative, Dale Farm, is preparing to report another...
N.Ireland
Going to Balmoral Show this week? Here’s how to get there
With just hours to go until the 2018 Balmoral Show, and more than 100,000 visitors expected over the four days,...
N.Ireland
Balmoral: Agri research body to make first solo exhibition
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) – Northern Ireland’s industry research body – will be out in force at this...
N.Ireland
Up to 50 cattle stolen from Co. Tyrone shed
Up to 50 cattle are thought to have been stolen from a farm in Co. Tyrone, police in Northern Ireland...
Dairy
LacPatrick wins big at major business awards
Northern dairy giant LacPatrick has been named as one of the big winners at the 2018 Made in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
'Experienced farmer' dies in north-west quad accident
A farmer who “dedicated his life to agriculture” has died in a quad accident on his north-west farm yesterday evening (May...
Rural Life
UK young farmers' club to 'remove' those involved in Blackpool disorder
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has said it will take action to “remove” those involved in anti-social...
Pig/Poultry
Northern Irish modern slavery most common in poultry and egg sectors
A harrowing Government report into slavery has revealed that victims in Northern Ireland are most frequently found working in the...
