Balmoral Show
David Wright on 26 Mar 2021
RUAS losses approach £1m
The cancellation of events, including the 2020 Balmoral Show, hit RUAS incomes.
Shane Murphy on 03 Feb 2021
Irish breeding behind Limousin world record price
Irish breeding played a pivotal part in one of the best sales of pedigree stock witnessed in recent years.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 19 Dec 2020
Sheep ‘work miracles’ for young offenders’ self-esteem
Border Leicester sheep have become a valued part of a rehabilitation programme for young offenders.
The Dealer on 16 Dec 2020
Fully booked for September 2021
The Ploughing one week followed by Balmoral the next means September 2021 will be a busy month.
Niall Hurson on 11 Dec 2020
New dates for Balmoral Show 2021 confirmed
The largest agricultural show in Northern Ireland and a main fixture in many farmers’ diaries has been rescheduled.
Lorcan Allen on 01 Oct 2020
Watch: Sligo company aims to solve quad theft problem with new innovation
Quad bike thefts have become a major problem in Ireland. Lorcan Allen reports on the Sligo-based company that has developed a new security innovation to make them a thing of the past.
Shane Murphy on 08 Jul 2020
Herd profile: building the Milbrook foundation
Shane Murphy speaks to William Smith on his world famous Milbrook Limousin herd in Co Meath.
Adam Woods on 17 May 2020
No time for showtime in 2020
With no summer shows in 2020, it’s going to be a different summer for many farmers who show cattle. Adam Woods takes a look at the impact.
on 17 May 2020
Ringside Stories: what's important in life?
Editor Justin McCarthy recalls growing up on the family farm and the out-of-the-blue job offer that led him to the Irish Farmers Journal, in conversation with Susan Finnerty.
on 13 May 2020
What's important in life?
Irish Farmers Journal editor Justin McCarthy recalls growing up on the family farm and the job offer out of the blue.
Kieran Mailey on 13 May 2020
Pedigree breeders lose shop window with cancellation of Balmoral Show
Balmoral Show provided pedigree cattle breeders with a major show window to showcase the cream of their livestock each year.
Amy Forde on 13 May 2020
Summer without shows will have ‘colossal’ impact on economy
Over 600,000 people go to Ireland's agricultural shows every year and shows generating at least €85m to the economy.
Rachel Moriarty on 29 Apr 2020
More tough decisions: Balmoral Show cancelled
The 2020 Balmoral Show has been cancelled despite best efforts from organisers
Barry Cassidy on 27 Apr 2020
Balmoral Show called off for 2020
The RUAS has announced that Balmoral Show, originally set to be delayed until August, will now be cancelled.
Peter McCann on 01 Apr 2020
Greenmount available for virus response
The CAFRE colleges have some top-class facilities that could be used in the coronavirus pandemic
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Tullamore Show cancelled
Organisers have decided to cancel this year's Tullamore Show.
Amy Forde on 18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: events across the country cancelled
Farm walks, meetings, events and exams are cancelled across the island as coronavirus begins to have an impact.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Mar 2020
Royal Highland Show cancelled due to virus fears
The show is a stalwart of the agricultural show scene for UK and Irish farmers.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 16 Mar 2020
Balmoral Show postponed as a result of coronavirus
The largest agricultural show in Northern Ireland and a main fixture in many farmers’ diaries has been postponed.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Dec 2019
Creating a climate of change in Cloughbane
Cloughbane started out as a beef and sheep farm, and while the Robinson family have maintained these enterprises, they have added a farm shop and a range of ready meals, writes Anne O’Donoghue