Ruth Rodgers

Northern Ireland

Editor at Farming Life

Editor of Farming Life, published in the News Letter. All views expressed are my own.

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Co Armagh road closed due to collision

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Road users are advised that the Belfast Road in Lurgan is closed between Dromore Road and Inn Road, following a road traffic collision at the junction of Beechfield Avenue. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes for your journey. Continue Reading
44 pictures from Balmoral Show on Saturday

2 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Check out this slideshow by McAuley Multimedia1. BALMORAL SHOW UB 157.jpgPictured at Balmoral Show on Friday Photo: McAuley Multimedia2. BALMORAL SHOW UB 170.jpgPictured at Balmoral Show on Saturday Photo: McAuley Multimedia3. BALMORAL SHOW UB 160.jpgPictured at the show Photo: McAuley Multimedia4. Ernie Gregg and his granddaughter Ella McKeownErnie Gregg and his granddaughter Ella McKeown Photo: McAuley Multimedia
In pictures: Dairy winners from Friday's Balmoral show

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Check out our gallery to see who today’s winners were. 1. 7-THOMPSONS- SILVER BABY- FLEMING FAMILY-DAS_1982.jpegMadison Fleming loving the bling at the Balmoral show. Photograph: David A Scott Photo: David Scott2. 6-DAS_1952.jpegThe Thompsons’ Exhibitor Bred Dairy Champion was won by The Fleming Family with Potterswalls Canadian Club Dawn a two year old heifer. At the halter is James Hudson, with Lindsay, Christina, Madison, Ashley, Linda and Ailsa Fleming.
12 pictures from Balmoral Show on Thursday

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Check out these pictures from the show on Thursday. 1. Liam McCarthy from ABP with Liz Simpson from CAFRE at Balmoral Show. Pic: Steven McAuley/McAuley MultimediaLiam McCarthy from ABP with Liz Simpson from CAFRE at Balmoral Show.Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia Photo: Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia2. Ivor Stevenson, Gerry Mellotte ABP, Robert Abraham and George Parks at the ABP stand at Balmoral.
M1 closed due to overturned livestock lorry

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

The M1 eastbound and westbound near Lurgan is currently closed. The closure is in place from junction 12 at Birches off the Dungannon Road junction and junction 13, known as Beatties junction, near the Black Island Road turn-off. This is due to an overturned livestock lorry. Update to follow in due courseContinue Reading
Funeral arrangements released for man tragically killed in farming accident

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

stock imageFuneral arrangments have been released for the Co Armagh pensioner tragically killed in a farming accident yesterday evening (Tuesday). A funeral notice said Samuel David (Sam) Maclean, late of 21 Ballymoyer Road, Newtownhamilton, was the dearly loved and cherished husband of Betty, much loved father of Ruth, dear father-in-law of Mark, devoted grandfather of Martha and beloved brother of Edwin.
In pictures - Balmoral Show 2025 gets underway

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Check out some of our early pictures from Wednesday morning. The show continues over the next four days at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. 1. IMG_9551.jpgChristine Adams and RUAS president John Henning on the opening day of Balmoral Show Photo: McAuley Multimedia2. IMG_9556.jpgA trade stand at this year's Balmoral Show Photo: McAuley Multimedia3. IMG_9541.jpgRUAS president John Henning prepares for the gates to open on the first day of Balmoral Show Photo: McAuley Multimedia4.
Pensioner dies in tragic Co Armagh farming accident

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA pensioner has died as a result of a tragic farming accident in Co Armagh. Police received a report of the sudden death of a man aged in his 70s in the Dundrum Road area of Tassagh on Tuesday evening, 13th May. Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from other emergency services. Continue Reading
Lakeland Dairies sets milk price for April

3 weeks ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies has set the milk price for AprilThe Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in April with the price remaining unchanged. A base price of 39.8p/l (at base solids) will be paid in Northern Ireland for milk supplied in April which is inclusive of the 0.5p/l Sustainability Incentive Payment. The base price has been held from last month.
Traffic and travel: Co Antrim road closed after two vehicle collision

1 month ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowMotorists are advised that Sheepwalk Road, Lisburn is currently closed following a two vehicle road traffic collision this evening. A number of diversions are in place, please seek alternate routes for your journey. Continue Reading