Renewables; options explained at major farm energy event
One of the biggest events of its kind in Fermanagh promoting renewable energy for the farm and rural areas, will be hosted by Enniskillen Campus of CAFRE next Wednesday.
View ArticleTickety Moo Jerseys line up for robotic milking
Fermanagh has it's first robotic milking system in operation and many of us can sample the results of it's work in the creamy textured Tickety Moo Ice-Cream.
View ArticleThird Farm Modernisation grant opens in a few months
Farmers unsuccessful in the first two tranches of the Farm Modernisation Programme will be awarded extra marks if they apply to the Third Tranche later this year, according to the criteria published by...
View ArticleTrevor's commitment to YFCU earns him numerous awards
Trevor Wilson's name has been imprinted on many trophies over the years culminating in a string of Ulster Young Farmer of the Year titles in special categories such as countryside management.
View ArticleRural group highlights farm safety
A rural group is to highlight the dangers of working on farms by organising a seminar next week.
View ArticleIncrease farm online services
Doing business online is becoming increasingly important for both the private sector and Government. Reducing red tape, reducing costs and increasing access to services is important to all businesses.
View ArticleDairy farmer who had the 'bottle' to diversify into water
Milk versus water. Which commands the higher price?
View ArticleAA champions from local herds
The male and female champions at the Aberdeen Angus Show and Sale at Dungannon Farmers' Mart came from herds in Fermanagh and Tyrone.
View ArticleFarmers rewarded for grazing management and silage making
Fermanagh top practitioners in grassland management have been rewarded for their efforts at the annual prizegiving of Fermanagh Grassland Club.
View ArticleHuge interest in farm renewables
An attendance of over 750 people at the Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event at Enniskillen Campus, was far beyond the expectations of the organisers and indicated the interest in new business...
View ArticleLocal bulls change hands for five-figure sums at Perth sales
Native and continental beef breeds experienced a buoyant trade during the spring Perth Bull Sales, hosted by United Auctions at Stirling Agricultural Centre.
View ArticleBeef NI promotes innovation
BEEF producers are preparing to visit Beef NI 2012 in Dungannon Farmers' Mart next Tuesday, March 6 seeking ideas and innovations to help protect profits.
View ArticleThe challenge of bringing an MF 135 back to original
One of the original workhorses on the farm, the Massey Ferguson 135 is now just in as much demand to-day as it was in its heyday.
View ArticleAgriculture Minister takes on farmers as DARD Roadshow arrives in county
Good health practices would be required to prevent the spread of Schmallenberg Disease across Europe, the Department of Agriculture's veterinary officials told Fermanagh farmers at the DARD Roadshow in...
View ArticleHedgecutting row breaks out
A row has broke out between the Ulster Farmers' Union and RSPB over dates for hedgecutting.
View ArticleSimmental breeders prepare for show and sale
Catalogues are available for the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders' Club spring show sale which takes place at Dungannon Farmers Mart on Tuesday next, March 13.
View ArticlePloughing contest
This year's Fermanagh and Tyrone Ploughing Society's annual ploughing match will take place on St. Patrick's Day.
View ArticleModel farm a big hit at ploughing match
HS Model Farms from Enniskillen won the small trade stand competition at the recent Mullahead Ploughing Match.
View ArticleEngaging debate at the Oxford Conference
Robert Sheridan, and John Sheridan representing the County Fermanagh Committee of the Ulster Farmers Union, were among the delegates at this year's Oxford Farming Conference.
View ArticleMy other tractor's a Porsche
It's common practice for many when they retire to take up a hobby or interest to help keep them occupied and to fill their new found leisure time after finishing work.
View ArticlePloughmen take the field
St. Patrick's Day weather proved ideal for ploughmen from around the country as they competed in the Fermanagh and Tyrone Ploughing Society's annual competition.
View ArticleMapping workshop to clarify land issues
Fermanagh farmers will have an opportunity to ask their questions over land eligibility and mapping issues in early April when the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development brings one of its...
View ArticleBalmoral Show to move west out of Belfast
Farmers in the west of the Province will welcome the move by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society to take the Balmoral Show to a new site at the former Maze prison, just off the M1 motorway.
View ArticleMinister urges farmers to submit claim online
Agriculture Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has this week asked farmers to make greater use of the online facility for submitting their 2012 Single Application.
View ArticleLocal breeders lift top awards at show
The Nelson Family from Rosslea took the leading price of 4,200gns at the Northern Ireland Simmental Club's pedigree bull sale at Dungannon Farmers' Mart while the champion animal was exhibited by Pat...
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