FarmWeek

03/07/2025

Thousands gathered in Warrenpoint, Co Down on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June to welcome the return of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and his Giant Guardians, Wee Binnian and Carley, for this year’s Wake the Giant Festival.

02/07/2025

Sharper trade for cattle at Dungannon Mart, steers selling to £2510

A sharper trade in all sections saw steers sell to £2510 for a 640kg Charolais (392.00).

02/07/2025

Slightly easier trade for sheep at Saintfield Mart, ewes to £280

*Now updated with latest cattle prices*

Tuesday’s sheep sale at Saintfield Mart sold to a slightly easier trade.

02/07/2025

More of the exhibits at the Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Museum

The heritage of the Ferguson Tractor was celebrated on Saturday 28th June at the Ulster Folk Museum in Cultra.

02/07/2025

Members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists recently visited AFBI Hillsborough, where they received an update on the wide range of R and D projects now in train across the Institute's various research locations. Pictured are David Henderson (left) and Kyle Crawford (right) from Moore Concrete with AFBI's Dr Paul Caskie (second left) and Professor Steven Morrison

02/07/2025

Good quality beef bred cows selling to £3060 at Markethill Mart

An entry of 55 cull cows at Markethill on Tuesday 1st July sold in a steady demand with good quality beef bred cows from £285 to £306 per 100 kilos for 746k at £2280 from a Whitecross producer followed by £296 for 1030k Aberdeen Angus at £3060 from a Whitecross producer.

02/07/2025

Slightly easier trade for sheep at Saintfield Mart, ewes to £280

Tuesday’s sheep sale at Saintfield Mart sold to a slightly easier trade.

02/07/2025

Pulling power on show at Randalstown YFC tug of war competition

Randalstown YFC recently held their tug of war competition as part of Randalstown Arches Civic Week.

02/07/2025

Members of Co Antrim YFC have a fantastic night at the Ballymoney Show

A fantastic night was had at Ballymoney Show amidst the showers for our competitions night for members from the YFCU from across Co Antrim.

01/07/2025

Steers sells to £2,600 for Aberdeen Angus bullock at Armoy Mart

A fine show of 115 cattle on Monday night met with a much sharper trade with cattle noticeably dearer and a packed ring of customers.