Armagh
Anne O'Donoghue on 09 Jun 2021
My Country Living: farming, working for the NHS and writing children's books
As a child Kathleen McPolin didn’t like going to school, but as an adult she has turned to the books, even writing one. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Peter McCann on 19 May 2021
Dairylink: first cut dodges rain in Armagh
The first silage campaign of 2021 is under way on the Martin farm in Co Armagh. Peter McCann reports.
Peter McCann on 18 May 2021
Dairylink: staggering turnout for youngstock
With grass supplies remaining tight, the last batch of heifers will be housed for a few more weeks on the Martin family farm.
David Wright on 12 May 2021
Wright brothers behind £75m pig factory
Jim and Mark Wright are among the largest pig producers in the UK and Ireland
Niall Hurson on 16 Apr 2021
New Ifor Williams trailer worth £6,500 stolen from farmyard in Armagh
Both the PSNI and An Garda Síochána have been notified of the theft and a cross-border search for the trailer is under way.
Peter McCann on 03 Apr 2021
Land Report: Land averages almost £14,000/ac in Armagh
There were just 651 acres of land publicly advertised for sale in Armagh during 2020.
Peter McCann on 03 Apr 2021
Land Report: Northern land sales average over £10,000/ac
Despite the average price staying steady, the NI land market is changing. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 17 Mar 2021
NI land price over £10,000/acre
Average 2020 land price in NI was up by £89/ac when compared to the previous year.
Peter McCann on 17 Mar 2021
Yields approach 10,000l in Armagh
Milk yields and butterfat levels have moved upwards on the Martin family farm. Peter McCann reports
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 20 Feb 2021
Foot-and-mouth disease: 20-year anniversary
It is 20 years since the 2001 outbreak was detected in England.
Niall Hurson on 15 Feb 2021
Dog shot after attack on 30 in-lamb ewes in Armagh
The south Armagh sheep farmer claims that the same dog killed six of his breeding rams during a separate attack in 2020.
Peter McCann on 10 Feb 2021
Dairylink: planning for first cut in Armagh
Plans for first cut silage are already under way on the Martin farm in Dromintee. Aidan Cushnahan reports.
Peter McCann on 09 Feb 2021
Dairylink: assessing fibre content of dairy rations
A Penn State particle separator kit was used to assess the physical fibre content of total mixed rations on Dairylink farms.
Peter McCann on 30 Dec 2020
Farmland supply tightens in Northern Ireland
The amount of agricultural land advertised for sale in NI during 2020 was down by 1,545 acres.
Peter McCann on 16 Dec 2020
Breeding the ideal cow in Armagh
James Martin is breeding cows to yield over 10,000l. Peter McCann writes
Peter McCann on 15 Dec 2020
Dairylink: reviewing fodder stocks and feed plans
The milking herd is split in two feed groups on James Martin's farm in Dromintee, Co Armagh.
Peter McCann on 04 Nov 2020
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
Gary Abbott on 14 Oct 2020
Kramer: 26 years tried and tested in Armagh
Gary Abbott meets Armagh beef finisher Robert Turner, now on his eighth Kramer wheel loader, to find out how his KL30.8 T is performing.
Peter McCann on 07 Oct 2020
Orchard on the market in Armagh
A residential farm with 31ac of fruit trees has been offered up for sale in the Orchard County. Peter McCann reports
Peter McCann on 07 Oct 2020
Dairylink Ireland: adding value to milk in Armagh
Cows with high breeding indexes for milk solids are delivering for the Martin family. Peter McCann reports