N.Ireland
2021 Balmoral Show attendance ‘around two-thirds’ of normal turn-out
Attendance at this year's Balmoral Show was "around two-thirds" of the usual turn-out, according to organisers. The show has boasted...
Balmoral Show
Agri-Business
Eustice rules out nationalisation of UK CO2 production
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary George Eustice has ruled out any prospect of the government nationalising...
Agri-Business
New herd names come to the fore at Balmoral Show
The Beef and Dairy Championships, held at this year’s Balmoral Show, saw a number of new herd names and faces...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: Several cattle leave show early after spate of respiratory infections
Several cattle have been taken home early from this year's Balmoral Show after respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, were confirmed among...
Agri-Business
Consumer side of UK-wide beef research project begins at Balmoral
Scientists from Scotland have begun a UK-wide beef research project testing which production methods make the best steak at this...
Beef
Angus cow-calf duo clinches Balmoral interbreed in ‘maternal masterclass’
The Armour family has clinched this year's interbreed beef championship with a "terrific" mother and calf duo. It marked the...
N.Ireland
Royals take in sights and tastes of NI agri-food at Balmoral Show
Showgoers at Balmoral Park were in good company this afternoon (September 23) as HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and...
Environment
Poots hopes Lord Deben can sway Executive on NI carbon targets
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is hoping a briefing from one of the UK's most senior advisors on climate matters will...
Agri-Business
NI Food and Drink Pavilion returns to Balmoral Show
Food and drink from a range of local artisan companies from across Northern Ireland are being showcased at this year’s...
Agri-Business
‘Technical solution’ found for NI/Scotland livestock trade issues
A "technical solution" is reportedly available for livestock trade issues between Britain and Northern Ireland, but would require political buy-in...
N.Ireland
Balmoral 2021: Farmers urged to take time to save lives
Visitors to this year's Balmoral Show are being urged to take the time to save lives by getting their Covid-19...
Agri-Business
CO2 shortage: Supermarkets say NI poultry farms were ‘days from crisis’
Northern Ireland's agri-food chain was just days away from crisis, had the government not intervened to reinstate carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Agri-Business
Extra £15.5 million funding for farming, Poots tells Balmoral showgoers
Northern Ireland’s farm businesses are set to benefit from an additional £15 million, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced at...
N.Ireland
Balmoral 2021: Subdued but upbeat atmosphere as the show must go on
There's a relaxed vibe around the thoroughfares as crowds gather at this year's postponed Balmoral Show. The show was pushed...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: New prize unveiled for NI’s top young beef handler
Young beef exhibitors at this year's Balmoral Show will battle it out in the ring to be the first name...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: Chance to win roan heifer in NI Air Ambulance raffle
Visitors to Balmoral Show next week will have the chance to win a roan heifer as part of a charity...
N.Ireland
Vaccine clinics announced for Balmoral Show
The Health and Agriculture Ministers are urging the farming and rural community to get the vaccine to protect themselves from...
N.Ireland
Balmoral to celebrate ‘Parful Produce’ with new Healthy Horticulture section
A new 'Healthy Horticulture' section is planned as part of this year's postponed Balmoral Show. The display, launched by the...
