Nature

Noel Crane, pictured on his 1956 TE 20 at his home near Enniskillen.

Bigger Picture - with John McVitty.

Stephen Irwin (right), speaking with John Lyons.

Stephen Irwin (right), speaking with John Lyons.

Krone flagship grass harvesters stocked by local dealers

Hedgerow management on the farm of Trevor Irwin, Boho.

Hedgerow management on the farm of Trevor Irwin, Boho.

Focus on hedgerows at last cross-Border creative farm walks

David West, group manager, Derek Thortnton, and Graham Elliott, group manager at the UFU dinner.

David West, group manager, Derek Thortnton, and Graham Elliott, group manager at the UFU dinner.

UFU President outlines plans over farm tax changes

Noel Wilson, Ploughing with a Ford 7740 near Feddans Garvary.

Noel Wilson, Ploughing with a Ford 7740 near Feddans Garvary.

The Bigger Picture in Farming ... with John McVitty.

Members of the UFU and Ulster Wildlife visiting Cuilcagh Mountain, where they observed the results of peatland management.

Members of the UFU and Ulster Wildlife visiting Cuilcagh Mountain, where they observed the results of peatland management.

UFU seeks government backing for sustainable peatland care

A pine marten, photographed by Danon Tierney.

A pine marten, photographed by Danon Tierney.

Into the Wild with Danon Tierney

Philip and David Clarke (centre) with members of Fermanagh Grassland Club after receiving their runner-up award in the British Grassland Society's Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.

Philip and David Clarke (centre) with members of Fermanagh Grassland Club after receiving their runner-up award in the British Grassland Society's Grassland Farmer of the Year competition.

Local dairy farmers runners-up in ‘Grassland Farmer of the Year’

Lauren, Zahra and Richard Irvine from Lisbellaw.

Lauren, Zahra and Richard Irvine from Lisbellaw.

Enniskillen Castle

Enniskillen Farmers’ Market showcases sustainability at its finest

Derek Lough, new Chief Executive Officer of the YFCU.

Derek Lough, new Chief Executive Officer of the YFCU.

YFCU welcomes Derek Lough as its new Chief Executive

Ciaran's kite photo of Castle Coole.

Ciaran's kite photo of Castle Coole.

Anne Marie McAleese: Kite man’s skills are flying high as he photographs Fermanagh

Farm Walk Jessica Pollock, Castlederg.

Farm Walk Jessica Pollock, Castlederg.

Pollock farm hosts UGS farm walk with more than 100 attending

Graph showing relative grass growths across the province this year.

Graph showing relative grass growths across the province this year.

GrassCheck conference looks back over 25 years

A Fermanagh rabbit, photographed by Danon Tierney.

A Fermanagh rabbit, photographed by Danon Tierney.

Into the Wild - with Danon Tierney

Neil Armstrong (Ederney Plough On Group Leader) and Bronagh McAtasney (NI Screen) at the Plough On event.

Neil Armstrong (Ederney Plough On Group Leader) and Bronagh McAtasney (NI Screen) at the Plough On event.

New Fermanagh Plough On group adds to successful programme

Lauren Vance on her European trip.

Lauren Vance on her European trip.

Lauren Vance discusses her trip of a lifetime to Estonia

A fox, photographed by Danon Tierney.

A fox, photographed by Danon Tierney.

Into the Wild with Danon Tierney

James Morrison (centre), with his father, Alan (left), and grandfather, Edwin.

James Morrison (centre), with his father, Alan (left), and grandfather, Edwin.

Talented James has a ticket booked for the World Angus Forum in Australia

William Lee (right), Lee Agri, with his Massey Ferguson 22 Special Combine. Also included is Jonathan Lee, Thos Clements and Mark Elliott.

William Lee (right), Lee Agri, with his Massey Ferguson 22 Special Combine. Also included is Jonathan Lee, Thos Clements and Mark Elliott.

Looking back at a challenging growing season for cereal crops

Rodney Edwards (centre), Editor of The Impartial Reporter, with James Johnston, Ulster Farmers Mart, and Sam Morrow, former County Agricultural Officer, Co. Fermanagh.

Rodney Edwards (centre), Editor of The Impartial Reporter, with James Johnston, Ulster Farmers Mart, and Sam Morrow, former County Agricultural Officer, Co. Fermanagh.

The Farmer's Voice

The Farmer’s Voice plants itself firmly on the map in Fermanagh

Mary Keen, editor of The Irish Garden Magazine.

Mary Keen, editor of The Irish Garden Magazine.

Gardening editor and horticulturist set to deliver talk

Marie McKeena and Tom Palmer (Fermanagh Concern Volunteer Group) with Eamon Kelly (Beechvale Water), ahead of the fundraising walk this Sunday morning, October 20.

Marie McKeena and Tom Palmer (Fermanagh Concern Volunteer Group) with Eamon Kelly (Beechvale Water), ahead of the fundraising walk this Sunday morning, October 20.

All welcome at the fundraising tenth Beechvale Water walk for Concern on Sunday

Graduate Harry Parsons being presented with the specially commissioned Tyrone Crystal Irish Bowl by Stephen Evans, from Fintona.

Graduate Harry Parsons being presented with the specially commissioned Tyrone Crystal Irish Bowl by Stephen Evans, from Fintona.

Irish Bowl presented to top agricultural graduate

Ulster Grasslands Society President John Egerton is pictured with Jessica Pollock.

Ulster Grasslands Society President John Egerton is pictured with Jessica Pollock.

UGS getting set for a dairy farm walk at Castlederg

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.

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

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

Upper Lough Erne, as seen from the air in late September. As peaceful as the scene is, the reality is that climate change also affects Fermanagh. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

Upper Lough Erne, as seen from the air in late September. As peaceful as the scene is, the reality is that climate change also affects Fermanagh. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

Peter Doran: When the Moon rises: Lessons from children, climate, and a fragile Earth

‘Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest’.

‘Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest’.

Ely Lodge Forest

My Fermanagh: Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest

Relatives carry the coffin of Iraqi Zulfikar Dergham Musa Al-Jabouri, in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, September 26, after he died in Israeli airstrikes on September 23 fighting alongside Hezbollah in Tyre, south Lebanon.

Relatives carry the coffin of Iraqi Zulfikar Dergham Musa Al-Jabouri, in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, September 26, after he died in Israeli airstrikes on September 23 fighting alongside Hezbollah in Tyre, south Lebanon.

Bernadette McAliskey: War drums beat louder as Israel targets Lebanon

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

Taken near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

Taken near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

Above Lough Erne: A view near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

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

Florence Court.

Florence Court.

My Fermanagh: ‘Sunset at Florence Court’

A stunning dawn view at Killyfole Lough.

A stunning dawn view at Killyfole Lough.

My Fermanagh - A stunning view of Killyfole Lough.

A boat speeds past Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea, on a damp and muggy day. Photo by Donnie Phair.

A boat speeds past Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea, on a damp and muggy day. Photo by Donnie Phair.

Above Lough Erne: A drone's-eye view of Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

Bernadette McAliskey: Water mess - and we’re all waiting for Stormont to tackle it

Ciara Smith, from Belleek, with a sign for the BBC television series, 'Make It At Market', on which the skilled willow weaver was a contestant.

Ciara Smith, from Belleek, with a sign for the BBC television series, 'Make It At Market', on which the skilled willow weaver was a contestant.

Weaving a lasting link to a proud piece of heritage

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

File photo of part of the aftermath of a recent anti-immigration protest last month in the UK, in this instance, in Middlesbrough. Photo: PA Wire.

File photo of part of the aftermath of a recent anti-immigration protest last month in the UK, in this instance, in Middlesbrough. Photo: PA Wire.

Laurence Speight: Anti-immigrant violence ties in to destruction of the biosphere

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

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

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

Cole's Monument, in the heart of Enniskillen.

Cole's Monument, in the heart of Enniskillen.

My Fermanagh: Cole's Monument

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

At this time of year, many of our thoughts turn to Harvest, and towards positive things as we try to pause and appreciate the end of summer and what autumn is ushering in. Stock image.

At this time of year, many of our thoughts turn to Harvest, and towards positive things as we try to pause and appreciate the end of summer and what autumn is ushering in. Stock image.

Arlene Foster: The seasons are changing, but let’s all keep a thankful outlook

'Rossharbour Sunset', by Stephanie Wiggins.

'Rossharbour Sunset', by Stephanie Wiggins.

My Fermanagh: 'Rossharbour Sunset’

Anglers in position as the hooter sounds to head off for the final day of the Lough Melvin Open.

Anglers in position as the hooter sounds to head off for the final day of the Lough Melvin Open.

Hopefuls angle for victory at the Lough Melvin Open

Judging the cattle at Virginia Show.

Judging the cattle at Virginia Show.

Show highlights the best in dairy and agriculture across Border region

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

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

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