N.Ireland
Annaghmore Fitz Atlee takes the plaudits on Balmoral Show Day 3
Hallow Holsteins won the Balmoral Show 2025 Inter-Breed Dairy Championship with their immense fourth calver Annaghmore Fitz Atlee. The Co...
Balmoral Show
N.Ireland
Balmoral 2025: Lively competition expected in the cattle rings
This year’s Balmoral Show features more than 3,500 head of livestock and today (Friday, May 16) the cattle rings will...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: ‘High standards’ in stock across cattle classes
Competition and the weather is heating up as day two of Balmoral Show brings more competitors to the cattle, sheep,...
N.Ireland
HSENI: ‘Vital farm families put rules in place to keep children safe’
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farm families to visit its stand at the Balmoral Show...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What makes the Balmoral Show so popular?
The 156th Balmoral Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows on the island, is officially underway from today (Wednesday, May...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show 2025: How to get there
The Balmoral Show 2025, the biggest agricultural show in Northern Ireland, takes place this week from Wednesday (May 14) to...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland’s farm finances in a ‘good place’ – bank official
Farm finances in Northern Ireland are currently in a healthy state according to Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey....
N.Ireland
No poultry classes at 2025 Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agriculture Society, the organisers behind the Balmoral Show, were “disappointed” to announce that there will be no...
N.Ireland
NISA to meet agri committee over funding
The Northern Ireland Shows Association (NISA) is expected to give evidence to Stormont’s agriculture committee in the coming weeks. However...
N.Ireland
Tyrone students win ‘Best NI Beef Week Action’
ABP Angus Youth Challenge pupils took part in NI Beef Week for the chance to be featured on Downtown Country’s...
N.Ireland
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet
The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
N.Ireland
Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024
The principle of three being a lucky number is certainly resonating with Kilkeel farmer, Trevor Shields, following this year’s Balmoral...
N.Ireland
Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024
All the coloured dairy breeds performed tremendously well at Balmoral Show 2024. The Jersey championship was a case in point....
N.Ireland
Mostragee Holsteins win Balmoral Inter-Breed Dairy Championship
The Balmoral Show 2024 Inter-Breed Dairy Championship was won by Mostragee Holsteins, owned by Tom and Mark Henry, yesterday (Friday,...
N.Ireland
Food output levels can be maintained in NI – expert
Agriculture in Northern Ireland can meet its climate change targets while still maintaining current levels of food output. This was...
N.Ireland
Badger Face Texels make an impression at Balmoral 2024
Badger Face Texel, the latest breed member of the Texel family, classes drew large crowds at this year’s Balmoral Show....
N.Ireland
Bluetongue threat a key talking point at Balmoral 2024
The threat of bluetongue virus (BTV) was one of the key talking points around the cattle rings during Balmoral Show...
N.Ireland
NI veterinary concerns raised at Balmoral Show
The North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) and the NI Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA-NI) have discussed current...
