The Farmer's Voice

Ethan McGirr, winner of the Young Person's Award, receiving the Arthur Thompson Memorial Trophy, from Guy Kirkpatrick, chief steward in the dairy section; as Joan Boyd, vice-chair, and Ruth Montgomery, Clogher Valley Show secretary look on.

Clogher Valley Show

Youth awards and presentations to charity at Clogher Valley Show

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Ministers endorse the latest farm safety action plan

File photo of William Lee and Sons, Lee Agri, working near Mullaghmeen. Photo by John McVitty.

File photo of William Lee and Sons, Lee Agri, working near Mullaghmeen. Photo by John McVitty.

Tom Elliott: Farmers and their invaluable sector are just not being supported enough

A scene from Fermanagh Grassland Club's summer farm walk hosted by Ian Browne at Cavanaleck, Fivemiletown

A scene from Fermanagh Grassland Club's summer farm walk hosted by Ian Browne at Cavanaleck, Fivemiletown

Grassland Club visits noted Angus herd during a summer farm walk

Pictured are former winners of the competition helping to launch this year's event.

Pictured are former winners of the competition helping to launch this year's event.

Win a beef and lamb hamper with Meat4Schools

Kenny Ferguson with his grandson, Robbie, and their Massey Ferguson Gold Belly and Turf Trailer at Clogher Valley Show.

Kenny Ferguson with his grandson, Robbie, and their Massey Ferguson Gold Belly and Turf Trailer at Clogher Valley Show.

Clogher Valley Show

Clogher Show’s massive vintage section is among the best in Ireland

'Lakeview Jackaroo', sold for a new breed record of £18,000, at Kelso.

'Lakeview Jackaroo', sold for a new breed record of £18,000, at Kelso.

Fivemiletown breeder takes Beltex sale record at Kelso

Judge Jim Fletcher pictured with some of the winners from this year's Honey Show.

Judge Jim Fletcher pictured with some of the winners from this year's Honey Show.

Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association

Honey Show keeps beekeepers busy during a wet August

Some of those involved with or supporting the upcoming fundraiser at marts across the province for the Rural Support programme, Life Beyond.

Some of those involved with or supporting the upcoming fundraiser at marts across the province for the Rural Support programme, Life Beyond.

Livestock marts supporting Life Beyond fundraiser

Ederney Volunteer, Cormac McKervey with Aoibeann (Rural Support), Cormac (Rural Support Plough On Volunteer), John (Rural Support Plough On Leader) and Christina (Rural Support Plough On Leader).

Ederney Volunteer, Cormac McKervey with Aoibeann (Rural Support), Cormac (Rural Support Plough On Volunteer), John (Rural Support Plough On Leader) and Christina (Rural Support Plough On Leader).

Volunteering opportunities available at Rural Support

Jenson Lindsay (14), son of Percy and Catherine Lindsay from near Enniskillen, who won the title of All Ireland Senior Young Handler (13-17 years) at Elphin Agricultural Show.

Jenson Lindsay (14), son of Percy and Catherine Lindsay from near Enniskillen, who won the title of All Ireland Senior Young Handler (13-17 years) at Elphin Agricultural Show.

Teenage cattle exhibitor crowned All-Ireland Senior Young Handler

Allen Shortt exhibited the 19,000gns intermediate and reserve supreme champion, Bernish Uptowngirl, bred by Kieran McCrory, Sixmilecross. Included is sponsor Kevin Corry, Norbrook. Photo by Alfie Shaw, Agri-Images.

Allen Shortt exhibited the 19,000gns intermediate and reserve supreme champion, Bernish Uptowngirl, bred by Kieran McCrory, Sixmilecross. Included is sponsor Kevin Corry, Norbrook. Photo by Alfie Shaw, Agri-Images.

Tyrone breeders lifts Reserve Champion at ‘Ladies in Red’ show

Derek Thornton's stolen tractor and baler have been returned.

Derek Thornton's stolen tractor and baler have been returned.

Stolen tractor returned to former BBC star's Fermanagh farm

Sinn Féin Councillor Sheamus Greene and Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Muir.

Sinn Féin Councillor Sheamus Greene and Minister of Agriculture, Andrew Muir.

Andrew Muir should question his role as Minister, says Greene

Gerry Melotte, ABP Linden; Crawford Wilson, UFU Beef and Lamb Committee Vice-Chair and a Farm Quality Assured Scheme (FQAS) farmer; Colin Smith, LMC Chief Executive, and Ian Wilson, FQAS farmer.

Gerry Melotte, ABP Linden; Crawford Wilson, UFU Beef and Lamb Committee Vice-Chair and a Farm Quality Assured Scheme (FQAS) farmer; Colin Smith, LMC Chief Executive, and Ian Wilson, FQAS farmer.

Love Lamb Week back on the menu

Farmers attending the farm walk at Egerton Farms, Rosslea.

Farmers attending the farm walk at Egerton Farms, Rosslea.

Fermanagh sheep farmer and ambassador demonstrates flock management

Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

Farmers receive £258.4 million in Direct Payments

Judging the cattle at Virginia Show.

Judging the cattle at Virginia Show.

Show highlights the best in dairy and agriculture across Border region

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

New leaders wanted for Rural Support’s Plough On groups

Henry and Archie Mills, Queen Elizabeth 2 PS.

Henry and Archie Mills, Queen Elizabeth 2 PS.

Fermanagh Farming Society

Great work on display at Fermanagh Farming Society's Schools’ Exhibition

Despite this summer's poor weather, you'll notice that bees are still enormously attracted to a number of flowering plants and trees.

Despite this summer's poor weather, you'll notice that bees are still enormously attracted to a number of flowering plants and trees.

Meadowsweet among the flowering plants that flavour our local honey

This relaxing view was taken of the area around Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea, with some softly-lit haze creeping over the landscape. Photo by Donnie Phair.

This relaxing view was taken of the area around Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea, with some softly-lit haze creeping over the landscape. Photo by Donnie Phair.

Above Lough Erne - Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea

There was a good attendance from County Fermanagh at the recent Ulster Grassland Society Summer Meeting in Portrush, including Robert and Heather Kettyle from Lisnaskea, and William, Samuel, John and Robert Egerton, UGS President, from Rosslea.

There was a good attendance from County Fermanagh at the recent Ulster Grassland Society Summer Meeting in Portrush, including Robert and Heather Kettyle from Lisnaskea, and William, Samuel, John and Robert Egerton, UGS President, from Rosslea.

Fermanagh UGS President leads farm walk at Portrush

Mary Connors, P5, Lisbellaw PS with her brother James and mum and dad, Laura and Kevin.

Mary Connors, P5, Lisbellaw PS with her brother James and mum and dad, Laura and Kevin.

Fermanagh County Show

Pupils thinking about farming and the environment in schools’ entries

Some of the chopped straw brought in from England and Spain by GC Metals for use by local farmers.

Some of the chopped straw brought in from England and Spain by GC Metals for use by local farmers.

Straw sourced in England and Spain for local market

Farmers are advised to check their winter fodder stocks now.

Farmers are advised to check their winter fodder stocks now.

Assess silage stocks now to prepare for winter

Mabel MaGowan with Stephen and Rachel McMaster, 'The Curley Pigs'.

Mabel MaGowan with Stephen and Rachel McMaster, 'The Curley Pigs'.

Clogher Valley Show

Courses providing extensive training for land-based industry

Samantha Gallagher, Welfare Rights Specialist and Assistant Manager at Community Advice Fermanagh. Picture by John McVitty.

Samantha Gallagher, Welfare Rights Specialist and Assistant Manager at Community Advice Fermanagh. Picture by John McVitty.

Farmers struggle with Universal Credit transition claims Welfare Specialist

Accountant, Seamus McCaffrey.

Accountant, Seamus McCaffrey.

Income and quality of life have dropped for farmers, accountant warns

A special report examines the impact of high costs and falling income on the local agricultural community.

A special report examines the impact of high costs and falling income on the local agricultural community.

Rising costs, falling incomes: Financial pressure builds on farms

William Burleigh and his son, James, pictured with beef cattle.

William Burleigh and his son, James, pictured with beef cattle.

Rising costs have 'scared the life out of farmers' says local farmer

Karl Kirkpatrick pictured with some of his beef cattle on the farm in Derrygonnelly.

Karl Kirkpatrick pictured with some of his beef cattle on the farm in Derrygonnelly.

Fermanagh farming

Cost crisis leaves 'uncertain future' for small farmers

John Wiggins, with daughter Karla, at their farm near Clabby.

John Wiggins, with daughter Karla, at their farm near Clabby.

Agricultural contractors facing 'crippling overheads'

Stuart Baxter (right), with his first-prize, Colour Maiden Ayrshire Heifer. Also included is Matthew Gordon, handler.

Stuart Baxter (right), with his first-prize, Colour Maiden Ayrshire Heifer. Also included is Matthew Gordon, handler.

Clogher Valley Show

Plenty of competition in cattle championships at Clogher Valley Show

Ruth Montgomery.

Ruth Montgomery.

Clogher Valley Show

Clogher Valley Show Secretary marks 25 years at the helm

Marion Henderson, with the winning Primary School Story Writing at Fermanagh Show.

Marion Henderson, with the winning Primary School Story Writing at Fermanagh Show.

County Show’s schoolchildren’s exhibits on display this weekend

Some of the pupils of Lisbellaw Primary School with their entries along with Ann Orr of Fermanagh Show and Gary Black, of GRB Solicitors, sponsor.

Some of the pupils of Lisbellaw Primary School with their entries along with Ann Orr of Fermanagh Show and Gary Black, of GRB Solicitors, sponsor.

County Show’s schoolchildren’s exhibits go on display next weekend

Daniel and Matthew Woods, with their Limousine and Belgian Blue Calves at Clogher Valley Show.

Daniel and Matthew Woods, with their Limousine and Belgian Blue Calves at Clogher Valley Show.

Quality cattle and sheep on display at Clogher Valley Show

File photo of a cow.

File photo of a cow.

Lungworm prevalence 'likely to increase' in coming months

Gordon McLaren, with his first prize in The Window Box Display at Clogher Show.

Gordon McLaren, with his first prize in The Window Box Display at Clogher Show.

Show judges invited to launch of Food Hall

Andrew Muir is to meet Councillors.

Andrew Muir is to meet Councillors.

Agriculture Minister to meet with Councillors to discuss 'variety of issues'

Muir: 'You don't need to give me hypothetical situations'

Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir.

Muir urged to reinstate bTB advisory body

Volunteers are a vital part of the Rural Support charity, helping farmers and their families in all kinds of ways, with several programmes to help engage with communities all across the province.

Volunteers are a vital part of the Rural Support charity, helping farmers and their families in all kinds of ways, with several programmes to help engage with communities all across the province.

Volunteers invited to help Rural Support charity deliver wide range of programmes

LMC distributed high-vis safety vests to children at Balmoral Show. LMC Chief Executive Colin Smith is pictured with pupils and a teacher from one of the schools.

LMC distributed high-vis safety vests to children at Balmoral Show. LMC Chief Executive Colin Smith is pictured with pupils and a teacher from one of the schools.

Plea from agricultural industry to make farms safer

William Martin explains the observation hive to visitors at the Open Farm Weekend at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.

William Martin explains the observation hive to visitors at the Open Farm Weekend at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.

Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association

Beekeepers look forward to honey show as bees experience mixed summer weather

Sponsors of The Blonde Calf Championship at Clogher Valley Show.

Sponsors of The Blonde Calf Championship at Clogher Valley Show.

Clogher Valley Show

Show qualifiers set to bring exhibitors from across Ireland

Colin Smith, LMC Chief Executive.

Colin Smith, LMC Chief Executive.

Prioritise safety on farms this summer, says LMC

First Responders, the Charity for Clogher Valley Show.

First Responders, the Charity for Clogher Valley Show.

Clogher Valley Show

New First Responders group is Clogher Show’s nominated charity

Victoria and Roger Johnston, Clogher, with their second and third winners in the Junior Blonde Bull Class.

Victoria and Roger Johnston, Clogher, with their second and third winners in the Junior Blonde Bull Class.

A further look at the recent Omagh Show

Jessica McKeown, Augher.

Jessica McKeown, Augher.

Bursary winner Jessica involved in farming enterprises

Adrian Carson and Aoife Ferris, with their second-placed Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer at Omagh Show.

Adrian Carson and Aoife Ferris, with their second-placed Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer at Omagh Show.

Continuing our look at this year's Omagh Show

Sarah Hanna (Enniskillen) being congratulated by Dr. Eric Long (Head of Education Service, CAFRE), and Katrina Godfrey (Permanent Secretary, DAERA).

Sarah Hanna (Enniskillen) being congratulated by Dr. Eric Long (Head of Education Service, CAFRE), and Katrina Godfrey (Permanent Secretary, DAERA).

Celebrating higher education graduations at CAFRE

Steven Crawford with his Champion Pairs at Omagh Show.

Steven Crawford with his Champion Pairs at Omagh Show.

Native and traditional breeds making a comeback to shows

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