Darryl Armitage

A young land agent is celebrating his most successful week in the business – after achieving a major industry qualification and facilitating two major seven-figure sales.

Cattle where a steady trade in Lisahally this week with store bullocks selling to £1870/630kg (296ppk) and store heifers £1980/660kg (300ppk).

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU), hosted the 5 Nations Members’ Conference from Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th October 2024, in the Scout Centre at Crawfordsburn County Park in Bangor.

The Wildlife Trusts have purchased part of the Rothbury Estate in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and have launched a £30 million appeal to secure the entire estate – for nature and the nation. The charities have agreed a two-phase purchase agreement over two years.

Tourism Northern Ireland has launched a new series of innovation roadshows for tourism and hospitality businesses around Northern Ireland.

Following comments by An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, on the popular 2 Johnnies podcast, the National Dairy Council (NDC) has called for Irish consumers to be given a clearer picture of the issues facing Irish dairy farming and a greater understanding of the health and societal benefits dairy provides.

The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) welcomed Derek Lough as the new chief executive officer of their growing organisation in September 2024.

Chief executive officer of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU), Derek Lough was presented with a certificate from corporate sales executive of Ulster Farmers’ Union, Craig Scott, on acceptance of becoming a proud corporate member.

Armagh’s annual Georgian Festival returns for its 20th year this November, kickstarting Northern Ireland's festive season, and thanks to an exciting partnership with Translink, festival-goers now have expanded travel options, including a free bus service from Portadown to Armagh, and convenient Translink services connecting Belfast and Dublin to Portadown, making it easier than ever for visitors from near and far to enjoy the award-winning event.

Of all the prizewinners at the international ploughing match which had been held at at Cookstown, Co Tyrone during this week in 1972, reported Farming Life, none was prouder than 19-year-old Will Wright, of Ballyriff, Magherafelt, Co Londonderry.