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Co. Down

Meet the teenager who created a farm management tool

N.Ireland

10 days ago

Meet the teenager who created a farm management tool

Ben O’Connor, aged just 16, is making his latest creation - a piece of farm management software - available for free.

Mizen to Malin challenge for Ferguson tractor enthusiasts

Rural Life

23 days ago

Mizen to Malin challenge for Ferguson tractor enthusiasts

A total of 16 Ferguson tractors with an average age of 75 years,  will take the challenge to drive from Mizen to Malin next week.

50 firefighters remain at site of Mourne Mountains fire

N.Ireland

28 days ago

50 firefighters remain at site of Mourne Mountains fire

Some 50 firefighters from the NIFRS are continuing to battle a blaze on the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down today.

Over 90 NI firefighters tackle fires on Mourne Mountains

N.Ireland

29 days ago

Over 90 NI firefighters tackle fires on Mourne Mountains

Some 95 firefighters are continuing to battle wildfires on the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down that started over the weekend.

Firefighters tackle large fire in 'number of sheds' in Down

Rural Life

1 month ago

Firefighters tackle large fire in 'number of sheds' in Down

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has said a large fire in a "number of sheds" in Newtownards, Co. Down has this morning been brought under control.

N.Ireland

2 months ago

300 sheep led to safety in Down hay shed fire

300 sheep have been removed from a hay shed in Co. Down where a fire broke out last night (Thursday, April 2).

300 sheep led to safety in Down hay shed fire

N.Ireland

6 months ago

DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

Vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a new suspected bluetongue case in a cow on a farm near Greyabbey in Co. Down.

DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

Beef

6 months ago

DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm

Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd have revealed suspected presence of bluetongue in a further 44 cattle.

DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Co. Down farmer raises over £4,000 for Air Ambulance NI

A farmer in Banbridge has raised over £4,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in gratitude for the life-saving care that it provided.

Co. Down farmer raises over £4,000 for Air Ambulance NI

Environment

1 year ago

Gorse fire in Mourne Mountains believed to be deliberate

NIFRS has said it believes the fire that occurred in the Mourne Mountains on Monday, March 17 was caused deliberately.

Gorse fire in Mourne Mountains believed to be deliberate

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Man sentenced following cannabis farm discovery in rural Co. Down

Clive Weir, from rural Co. Down was sentenced following the discovery of a cannabis farm on his property, according to the PSNI

Man sentenced following cannabis farm discovery in rural Co. Down

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Donegal man is overall winner at Six Nations Ploughing

Co. Donegal man Alan Simms took overall champion of the field at the recent Six Nations...

Donegal man is overall winner at Six Nations Ploughing

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls

A Co. Down farmer is celebrating six years of giving barn owls a home, with Ulster Wildlife...

Co. Down farmer celebrates 6 years of housing barn owls

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Soil health training for Co. Down farmers to start next week

Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training sessions for farmers in the Co. Down area will kick off next week.

Soil health training for Co. Down farmers to start next week

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Tremendous turnout for Dundrod Tractor Run

Approximately 80 vehicles took part in the annual Dundrod Tractor Run. The event took place last Saturday (December 2).

Tremendous turnout for Dundrod Tractor Run

Rural Life

3 years ago

All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships set for Down this weekend

The All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships are set to place in Co. Down on Saturday (October 7).

All-Ireland Hedge Laying Championships set for Down this weekend

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Dutch Spotted ram lamb fetches £20,000 for NI breeder

A Dutch Spotted sheep breeder in Co. Down secured a private deal that saw a ram lamb fetch for a remarkable £20,000 recently.

Dutch Spotted ram lamb fetches £20,000 for NI breeder

N.Ireland

3 years ago

28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters

On what was supposed to be his retirement party, a firefighter was called to assist in the rescue of 28 calves from a slurry pit in Co. Armagh.

28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Focus: Pedigree pork on a Co. Down farm

“I always say I was born two generations too late”, says Robbie Neill from Stonebridge Cottage Farm in Crossgar, Co. Down which specialises in pedigree pork. 

Focus: Pedigree pork on a Co. Down farm

Environment

3 years ago

Potential for test court case against DAFM on climate targets

A foremost authority on climate change believes the scope exists to bring a test court case against the Department of Agriculture

Potential for test court case against DAFM on climate targets

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Haulier convicted of transporting unfit animal

A haulier from Co. Down has been convicted of one charge of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey.

Haulier convicted of transporting unfit animal

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Co. Down vet receives Impact Award from RCVS

A vet from Co. Down has been awarded the Impact Award from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...

Co. Down vet receives Impact Award from RCVS

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Co. Down location announced for 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

Gill Hall Estate, Dromore, Co. Down has been announced as the venue for the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, the first time in Northern Ireland.

Co. Down location announced for 2023 World Sheepdog Trials

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