WITH the latest outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu, continuing to sweep across the country, poultry farmers in Fermanagh are being urged to seek help if they need it. Charity Rural Support is urging poultry farmers and their families to avail of its confidential emotional and practical assistance during what has become […]
Delegation in London to lobby for Fermanagh farmers
A DELEGATION is in London this week to lobby the Westminster government on the controversial planned changes to farming policy. With fears persisting on the impact the changes will have on rural farming families, such as those in Fermanagh, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has made the trip along with a 20-strong delegation. The visit […]
Sliabh Beagh Arts launches farming families project
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The project aims to explore biodiversity, climate change, and rural life through art, storytelling, and collaborative activities in the region.
Fermanagh farmers concerned at milk price drop
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Fear for Fermanagh’s farm families is growing as farm gate prices start to fall below the cost of production.
‘Fermanagh Stars’ set to shine at calf show
FERMANAGH calves are set to take centre stage at a prestigious multi-breed event in Enniskillen next week. The Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Ltd (FPLB) Premier Calf Show is being held on Saturday, November 15 at the Exhibition Hall at Ulster Farmers’ Mart, Enniskillen. The event has attracted over 55 entries of top-quality calves, featuring both […]
Housing order following Lisnaskea bird flu case
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A Housing Order for birds and poulty came into force today, Thursday, following two suspected cases of bird flu, including one here in Fermanagh.
Fermanagh pupils win Angus Youth Challenge
FOUR pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School have been named overall winners of the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge, after a showcase and awards ceremony at Balmoral Park. The team impressed the judges with their project “One Health: The Link Between Animal, Human and Plant Health,” which tackled the critical issue of soil health and […]
Producer swaps city beats for farm life in Fermanagh
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A music producer has traded city living for the quiet of the Fermanagh countryside – continuing his work from a small farm he now calls home. With zero farming experience, no family ties to the land, and a lifestyle built around basslines, not baling hay, the move from Leeds seemed like a wild detour. But […]
Pressure to end inheritance tax changes grows
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FARMERS in Fermanagh are fearing that the implementation of the inheritance tax proposals in the UK could “accelerate rural decline” in the county as the clock ticks down to the changes in April. From April 2026, farms worth more than £1 million will face a inheritance tax rate of 20 per-cent, with calls increasing for […]
Report shows decline in farm performance
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the latest edition of its annual booklet, ‘Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2023/24’. Now in its 22nd year, the publication provides farmers with reliable data to help assess the performance of their farm businesses. The figures are drawn from the 2023/24 Northern Ireland Farm […]