N.Ireland
NIIAS conference to debate how to close the consumer-producer divide
The growing gap between consumers and primary producers will take centre stage at the Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science...
Rural Life
Machinery
'Fortress-like security measures are the way it's going'
Many farmers are being forced into taking “fortress-like” measures in a bid to boost security, according to Rory Doyle who...
N.Ireland
'We feel like we’ve been forgotten about' - flood-stricken farmers
Farmers in the north-west who saw their farms devastated by flooding last summer say they feel as if they have...
Machinery
In a hurry? Sometimes it is a sprint - not a marathon
Back in 2015, a Guinness World Record for the fastest speed achieved by a tractor was set by four-time World...
N.Ireland
Primary science fair calls for NI country schools and farm kids
Ireland’s biggest science fair is doubling its capacity in its second year in Belfast, bringing over 1,500 pupils together to...
N.Ireland
11% drop in Northern rural crime levels
The latest rural crime statistics show an 11% fall in the number of incidents recorded in rural communities across Northern...
Machinery
'Strong' Irish interest in Claas apprenticeship programme
With the ‘Leaving Cert’ looming large and apprenticeships coming to the fore, two programmes offered by Claas UK may be...
Machinery
Contracting fraternity mourns the passing of an early innovator
The death has been announced of Mickie Farrelly – especially well-known in agricultural contracting circles in the Co. Meath area. The Carnaross...
N.Ireland
This week on Rare Breed: TB testing, a rejected calf and collecting semen
TB testing, a rejected calf and semen collection all feature on this week’s episode of ‘Rare Breed’. The second episode...
N.Ireland
Rare Breed's return takes lion's share of TV viewing figures
The return of ‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ was the most watched programme in Northern Ireland on its prime-time...
Rural Life
Fundraising Waterford walk hot on heels of big tractor run
Having organised a hugely successful tractor run on December 27, to support the family of baby Emily Byrne, the Knockanore Melleray...
Rural Life
Pics: €24,000 raised for great cause in 500-vehicle extravaganza
A recent Monster Tractor Run, organised by the Knockanore Melleray Fundraising Committee, was a great success according to the organisers....
Machinery
Gearing up for a 2018 record-breaking silage event in Tipperary
Following on from the success of a 2015 event, Coolmoyne and Moyglass Vintage Club is holding another record-breaking attempt on Sunday,...
N.Ireland
2018 New Year's Honours list: NI farming champions in the mix
A Dungannon cattle dealer’s son who came up with the idea for a multi-mullion pound meat business on the back...
N.Ireland
Yellowhammers and other birds benefit from 'farming together with nature'
Over 25 landowners recently attended a farm demo event to find out how they can help wildlife thrive on their...
Rural Life
Fastparts team 'wraps up' year with charity donations
Fastparts, the parts division of Irish agri machinery firm Farmhand, has wrapped up the year by donating over 150 farming...
N.Ireland
Pics: Your day on the farm in the snow
The white stuff continues to fall across northern counties, with a yellow weather warning set to last until Saturday evening. However,...
N.Ireland
'I was flung over the PTO shaft and battered onto the ground'
Few people would see a serious farm accident as changing their life in a positive way; however, that is the...
