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. […]
Open Farm weekend showcases Fermanagh farmers’ eco work
Ulster Wildlife will be on hand at Dolan’s Social Farm this weekend to show case its environmentally friendly farming.
Last chance to apply to Environmental Farming Scheme
APPLICATIONS for funding under DAERA’s Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level is coming to an end this week. There are just two days left to apply for the seventh tranche of the scheme, which is open for both new applicants and those with a tranche two of that is ending in December. With such a tight time frame […]
Eco-friendly Fermanagh farmers ‘unfairly targeted’
“We have been working together. We are the custodians of the environment. We protect our wildlife.”
Fermanagh families to star on UTV show tonight
The Byers and Egerton families are again set to appear on UTV farming show ‘Rare Breed’ on Thursday night.
NIAPA adds its voice to ammonia strategy
THE DRAFT Ammonia Strategy for Northern Ireland Consultation that closed for submissions on Friday, March 3rd, has suggested a series of measures to try and reduce the level of ammonia emissions from Farms in NI. Many of the suggested measures have caused a lot of concern among NIAPA members and the wider farming community, especially […]
Poor weather adding to woes of Fermanagh farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for more support for local farmers, particularly those in the sheep sector.
Ammonia plan could cost our farmers tens of thousands
THE NEW draft ammonia strategy could cost Fermanagh farmers tens of thousands, forcing many to turn to contractors if they cannot afford the new equipment required. That was the message from Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president David Brown last week when asked about why farmers were so worried about the new draft plan, which was […]
Farmers’ concern over impact of draft ammonia strategy
THERE are concerns over the practical and financial impact DAERA’s new draft ammonia strategy will have on Fermanagh farmers. Last week the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a consultation on the long-awaited strategy, which is aimed at reducing ammonia emissions, which have an adverse affect on the environment and public health. Director of […]