FarmWeek

24/07/2025

Stores selling to £2600/680kg at Lisahally Mart

Cattle: More cattle on offer this week with stores selling to £2600/680kg and topped 450ppk.

24/07/2025

Over the past year, Holestone YFC has been dedicated to fundraising for a vital cause - providing a defibrillator for the local community. Through events like the club's Big Breakfast, they were able to raise the funds needed to make this life-saving equipment a reality. The club are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this effort in any way. Thanks to this generosity, the club has successfully secured a community defibrillator

24/07/2025

Against the odds, five healthy Hen Harrier chicks have now successfully fledged from two nests in Northern England, following the suspected illegal killing of the male parent birds.

24/07/2025

Summer shoppers are being encouraged to check out what’s on offer from both established and up and coming traders at Belfast’s historic St George's and Smithfield Markets during Independent Retail Month.

24/07/2025

Sharper trade for all classes at Dungannon Mart, steers selling to £2760

A great entry of stock was met with a much sharper trade for all classes with steers selling to £2760 for a 790kg Simmental (349.00).

24/07/2025

Fat cows and bulls selling to £3440 at Kilrea Mart

A super entry of 390 calves and weanlings on Thursday 10th July met with an outstanding trade for all types on offer at Kilrea Mart.

24/07/2025

On Tuesday 8th July Ahoghill YFC held their much-anticipated annual treasure hunt – and what a fantastic evening it was.

24/07/2025

20 more nostalgic old photographs from the Newry Show down through the years

Prepare for a nostalgic journey to the Newry Show, thanks to our latest haul from the Farming Life archives.

24/07/2025

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) held the highly anticipated Build It final on at the Limavady Show, showcasing the creativity, teamwork, and practical skills of young people from across Northern Ireland.

24/07/2025

Steady trade for cattle at Ballymena Mart, beef bullocks to £3559 per head

*Now updated with latest sheep prices*

Thursday 17th July 2025: 320 beef Cattle in Ballymena on Thursday resulted in a vary steady trade.

23/07/2025

20 more nostalgic old photographs from the Newry Show down through the years

23/07/2025

Ewes selling to £248 at Saintfield Mart, lambs to £160

*Now updated with latest cattle prices*

Tuesday’s sheep sale sold to a steady trade.