Farmers in border area being targeted by crime gang


POLICE believe a crime gang is deliberately targeting farmers in the border area to steal high-value vehicles. The PSNI today said they are currently investigating 75 reports of business-related crimes linked to the local agriculture sector. However, police believe there would be more victims who have not reported crimes. The PSNI have joined forces with […]

Trailer stolen from farm yard in Tempo


POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of  trailer from a farm in Tempo. An Ifor William’s flatbed triple axle trailer was stolen from a farm yard on the Glengesh Road last month. The theft occurred between 8.30pm on Monday, July 28, and 8.30pm on Tuesday, July 29. “If you observed a trailer matching […]

Rare Swiss sheep make their home in Fermanagh
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A LOCAL woman, who is one of the only keepers of an award-winning flock of rare Valais Blacknose sheep in the North, is competing for glory at major UK shows. Jackie O’Shea and her husband Patrick own 22 Valais Blacknose sheep – a very rare variety which originate from a remote region in Switzerland, with only 19,000 purebreds in […]

Thousands sign petition to stop Fermanagh puppy farming
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A PETITION to shut down what organisers have alleged to be puppy farms in Fermanagh received over 10,000 signatures, with Stormont set to overhaul its dog breeding laws. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir, is set to head up a major shake-up of breeding laws, including the potential appointment of an expert advisory group to review […]

Agriculture apprenticeships graduate from CAFRE


FERMANAGH farmers of the future were celebrating recently after graduating from their agriculture apprenticeships at CAFRE’s Enniskillen campus. With the industry continuing to evolve rapidly, and the demand for skilled staff rising, apprenticeship raining has emerged as a popular option for students seeking hands-on experience in the field. CAFRE Enniskillen offer level 2 and level 3 part-time qualifications, […]

Farming is the most overworked industry


FARMERS are the hardest workers in the UK, a new survey has revealed. Farmers, along with those in the fishing and forestry industries, work an average of 42 hours a week, which is 32.13 percent more than the average worker, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The figures, which were analysed by legal […]

Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return


IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with  news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]