“In what was one of the most challenging years for the dairy industry, farmers and processors both demonstrated tremendous resilience.”
Longer wet winter leaves local farmers struggling
THE constant wet weather has intensified the pressure on Fermanagh’s desperate farmers whose livelihoods have been impacted as well as their mental health. April is normally seen as a month that marks a turning point in the farming calendar, but the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left […]
Fodder help for weather stricken Fermanagh farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and CAFRE are offering help and advice to help local farmers.
Wet weather adds to pressure on Fermanagh farmers
THE ongoing wet weather is adding to the financial pressures facing local farmers, with calls for the banks to provide leniency given the current situation. While March is normally seen as a turning point in the farming calendar, the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left many […]
Fermanagh’s Erin Quigley judges in Scotland
FERMANAGH’S Erin Quigley recently took centre stage at one of the biggest agricultural sales and fairs in Scotland. A member of the Northern Ireland Charolais Club, Ms Quigley acted as a shadow judge at a major show and sale in Stirling, in Scotland. The 20 year old has been farming since she could walk and […]
It’s the end of the Fermanagh County Show as we know it
THE FERMANAGH County Show as we know it will not be taking place this year, with organisers announcing they are currently exploring “a new way forward” for the popular annual event, which is now in its 188th year. In a statement released yesterday (Tuesday) the County Fermanagh Farming Society Ltd said they had taken a decision […]
Fermanagh farmers fears over new minister
THERE is a feeling of fear among Fermanagh farmers following Saturday’s appointment of Andrew Muir as the Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The Alliance MLA has no direct farming experience, and his party has already indicated it will be prioritising the environmental side of the departmental portfolio. While this should […]
Roslea farmer is president of Ulster Grassland society
A FERMANAGH farmer has been named as the new president of the Ulster Grassland Society (UGS). Rosela man John Egerton is already well-known in farming circles. He was appointed to his new role at the recent 2024 UGS conference, succeeding Colin Linton in the role. At the conference, Mr Egerton pointed to he role farming […]
New-look Fermanagh County Show to kick off tomorrow
EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county ahead of the new-look Fermanagh County Show which kicks off tomorrow (Friday). Over the next two days, hundreds of locals and visitors to Fermanagh are expected to turn out to the show’s new venue at Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown. A range of activities are scheduled to take place, […]
Mooo over… Highland heifers taking social media by storm
ROAMING around the hills of Belcoo, overlooking the splendid Lough MacNean, are two award-winning Meenawargy Highland heifers, named ‘Connie’ and ‘Kirsty’. Purchased in Oban last year by Adrian Gallagher, the pure bred Highlands have risen to social media stardom, following the creation of their own Instagram page, which was the brainwave of his daughter, Caitlin. […]