Farming Life

4 days ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

The A1 carriageway is currently closed to north-bound traffic following a road traffic collision between Loughbrickland and Banbridge. Road users are asked to seek an alternative route if possible. Continue Reading

6 days ago | farminglife.com | Paula McIntyre

Recently I got a new barbecue that sits neatly under the awning of an outside shed. This little shelter means I can technically grill all year round without the need for an umbrella. For me the essence of relaxation is grilling over hot coals with a glass of something cold in my hand. In recent times I’ve become so preoccupied with not cooking sausages on the barbecue that I actually forgot how good they are when you do! Sometimes it’s the classics that are the best.

1 week ago | farminglife.com | Ruth Rodgers

Road users are advised that the Mullahead Road, Tandragee is currently closed due to a road traffic collision, with diversions in place. Please seek an alternative route for your journey. Continue Reading

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.

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.