ATTEMPTS to elevate the Clogher Valley Show to flagship event status were firmly dismissed at the monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council. Clogher Valley councillor Frances Burton proposed that the annual agricultural showcase, one of the district’s largest events, be recognised as a key highlight in the council’s calendar. She suggested that granting it […]
Ulster Farmers’ Union to hold protest tractor rallies
FERMANAGH will host a tractor rally protest as part of a UK-wide day of action against the Inheritance Tax changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. The Ulster Farmers’ Union is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, on January 25. NFU, NFU Scotland and NFU Cymru will also be holding events in their […]
Fermanagh farmers urged to act against BVD threats
LOCAL farmers are being urged to take precautions against a ‘serious and highly contagious disease’ that poses a growing threat to the agricultural industry. As winter sets in, farmers are being advised to remain vigilant around their cattle, with concerns rising over an increase in Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases locally. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister […]
Seán Quinn eyes revival of Fermanagh wind farm bid
FERMANAGH businessman Seán Quinn could be set to revive his bid to buy the Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in Derrylin amid speculation that the sale for the site has fallen through. UK-based company Gravis, which purchased the wind farm in 2014 for over €100 million, had reportedly been in negotiations with an international buyer over […]
Farmers urged to make wellbeing a real priority
A RURAL charity that provides support for farmers across the North is hosting a series of free workshops aimed at helping those involved with the agricultural industry deal with the mounting pressures they are facing. Veronica Morris, Rural Support chief executive, said, “The farming industry continues to face many stressful factors which are outside of their […]
Fermanagh farmers have their say at major protest
FERMANAGH farmers have called for “a complete U-turn” on the proposed APR inheritance tax changes after hundreds from the county made the journey to Lisburn on Monday night for a major protest. Thousands of farmers turned out to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn for the rally which was organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, […]
Ballinamallard woman celebrated by UFU
FERMANAGH farmers are working with nature, not against it, and are producing some of the best produce in Europe as a result. That’s the message from local farmer Megan Morrow, who is this subject of this month’s ‘Women in Agriculture’ profile by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). She wants the public to know that the […]
Fears disease could threaten Fermanagh sheep industry
CONCERN is growing that changes to measures and supports to prevent a potentially devastating sheep disease could have a serious impact on the future of the industry. The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and National Sheep Association (NSA) have said the changes to North’s Maedi Visna (MV) free sheep status and the withdrawal of DAERA funding, is […]
Sustainable farming practices explored at Boho event
Fermanagh farmers enjoyed a transformative workshop on soil health and regenerative farming practices was recently held in Boho recently.
Fewer calves registered during first half of 2024
CALF registrations continue to decline across the North this year, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has reported. Data provided by the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) concludes that a total of 286,037 head of calves were registered over the first half of 2024. This is 16,558 head of calves or 5.5 per […]