Darryl Armitage

United Kingdom

Journalist at Farming Life

Farming Life journalist, historian and husband. Views are my own and not my employers. Get in touch [email protected]

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Fragility and beauty of Lough Neagh visualised in Belfast Photo Festival ‘Biosphere’ edition

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

As part of the 2025 Belfast Photo Festival, five diverse photographers have collaborated with conservation groups and local communities across Northern Ireland to visualise the fragility and beauty of our natural heritage, with focus on Lough Neagh, peatland, marine areas, the wider Belfast Hills, and temperate rainforests. Visualising Northern Ireland’s Natural Heritage is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Top price of £3130 paid for a calved heifer at Markethill Mart

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

An entry of 30 dairy stock at the monthly sale at Markethill on Tuesday 17th June returned a very satisfactory trade particularly for the better quality lots. Top price of £3130 was paid for a calved heifer from a Tandragee farmer. The same owner received £2780, £2580 for calved heifers. A Ballymartin producer received £2820 for a calved heifers and the same owner received £2300 and £2280 for two more calved heifers.
Cattle prices rocketing at Pomeroy Mart, bullocks to £2660

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Cattle: Prices rocketed last Thursday again in Pomeroy with cattle staying in high demand prices as follows: A Boyd £2660/700kg (380ppk) £2520/700kg (360ppk) £2480/710kg (349ppk) £2470/640kg (385ppk) £2420/660kg (366ppk) £2410/680kg (354ppk) £2340/630kg (371ppk) D McGurk £2540/620kg (409ppk) £2370/580kg (408ppk) £2320/620kg (374ppk) £2310/630kg (366ppk) £2210/610kg (362ppk) £2100/560kg (375ppk) £2070/560kg (369ppk) £1920/530kg (362ppk) R I Smyth £2540/710kg (357ppk) £2480/700kg (354ppk)...
Sharp trade for sheep at Gortin Mart, ewes topping £188

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

A sharp trade this Monday with lambs selling to 694ppk (£157/22.6kg) and ewes topping £188.
High demand for cattle at Fivemiletown Mart, cattle selling to 424ppk

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Cattle: Cattle in high demand this week with a ring full of buyers and high volume of online customers, leaving cattle selling to 424ppk.
Another 20 old photographs from the Lurgan Show down through the years

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

We’re presenting 20 historical images that paint a vivid picture of this beloved event over the years. Each photograph is a window to the past, brimming with stories and memories. Take a moment to explore these gems and see if you can identify anyone in the crowd. We're committed to bringing you regular glimpses into our rich history, so keep an eye out for more Retro picture features!1. Julie HazeltonThese photographs are all from the Lurgan Show down through the years. Photo: Julie Hazelton2.
High trade for cattle at Draperstown Mart, fat cows selling to £3000/790kg

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Trade was high last Friday at Draperstown Mart with fat cows selling to £3000/790kg and stores making £2870/850kg.
Host a builders’ tea and raise funds for life-saving skin cancer detection

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, is calling on construction and property companies across Northern Ireland to host a Builders’ Tea during July or August in support of its award-winning Skin Cancer Detection Service. The campaign, launched in partnership with Hagan Homes, encourages companies to choose one Friday morning over the summer months to bring their teams together for a tea break and raise vital funds.
Live Here Love Here - ‘Connecting Communities’ roadshow is live

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Live Here Love Here, Northern Ireland’s largest community and civic pride campaign, is inviting people to take part in their Connecting Communities roadshow. The series of local events will show people how to get involved in local environmental activity so they can play their part and make a difference. Since June 5, events have been taking place and will continue across ten partner council areas in Northern Ireland.
Cows selling to £2730 per head for a Simmental at Swatragh Mart

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Darryl Armitage

Weekly cattle sale: Monday 16th June seen a seasonal entry of 65 cattle presented for sale which resulted in a super trade for all stock on offer. Cows sold to 341p/kg for a Simmental at 800kg and to a top of £2730 per head for the same cow. Heifers sold to 460p/kg for Limousin at 402kg (£1850) and to a top of £2330 per head for a Charolais at 690kg (338p/kg). Bullocks sold to 445p/kg for a Limousin at 440kg (£1960) and to a top of £2440 per head for Belgian Blue at 700kg (349p/kg).