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NI Agricultural Show dates

April 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

With the countdown on to Balmoral in just a couple of weeks time, Farm Gazette is planning ahead! Below are the dates of this years Agri shows. Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th May 2017 BALMORAL SHOW Friday 26 th – Saturday 27th May (Continue Reading)

Aberdeen Angus bulls to 3,000gns at Dungannon

April 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Aberdeen Angus bulls were in short supply at the native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Three lots shared the top price tag of 3,000gns, and following a complete clearance auctioneer Stephen Redmond confirmed that many (Continue Reading)

NI food firms well placed to capitalise on opportunities

April 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry is well placed to capitalise on any opportunities that the UK’s exit from the EU may present, Ulster Bank said today. Speaking at the bank’s annual briefing on the sector in Ten Square Hotel, Belfast, (Continue Reading)

M&S return as Platinum Sponsor to Balmoral Show

April 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

The RUAS are delighted to announce that M&S are returning to Balmoral Show as platinum sponsors. They continue to show their dedication to the Show and wider agri-food industry. M&S are sponsors of Aberdeen Angus classes, Beef Junior (Continue Reading)

Simmental bulls to a top of 3,400gns at Dungannon

April 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Cookstown breeder Nigel Glasgow topped the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club’s Dungannon show and sale with bids of 3,400gns and 3,300gns. Quality bulls with good conformation and above average Breedplan figures attracted a ready (Continue Reading)

34 bulls and 20 females catalogued for Dungannon Simmental sale

March 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Catalogues are available for the NI Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club’s annual spring show and sale which takes place at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart on Friday 24th March.Sponsored by Animax, the event has attracted an entry of 34 bulls and 20 (Continue Reading)

Holstein bulls hit 2,800gns at Kilrea

March 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

Pedigree bulls reached a ceiling of 2,800gns at Holstein NI’s annual March show and sale, hosted by HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd at Kilrea Mart. Quality bulls met a ready market, and following a 90% clearance auctioneer Mark Stewart confirmed that (Continue Reading)

Close of Entries approaches for Balmoral Show

March 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Karen Hughes and Kendall Glenn, RUAS, remind exhibitors that entries for Balmoral Show 2017 close on Wednesday 15th March. Entries can be made online at balmoralshow.co.uk or for an application pack, phone Kendall on 02890 686194 To keep up to date (Continue Reading)

VIDEO: Northern Ireland Charolais Club sale held in Dungannon

March 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCharolaisni%2Fvideos%2F1459406077438161%2F&show_text=0&width=400 Results from the Northern Ireland Charolais Club sale held in Dungannon on Friday 3 March. (Continue Reading)

Balmoral Show 2017 countdown

February 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

Looking four-ward to a four day Balmoral Show in 2017 is Colin McDonald, RUAS Chief Executive, Richard Donnan, Ulster Bank’s Head of Northern Ireland, Rhonda Geary, Operations Director, Balmoral Show and Cormac McKervey, Ulster Bank Senior (Continue Reading)