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Homes Ballymena – Rural Security

May people in Ballymena live in rural areas and work as farmers. It is of vital importance to make sure that you home or farm in Ballymena is secure and safe. Here is some information from the Police Service Northern Ireland : Rural crime is not limited to farm crime. It can involve crimes against property, crimes of violence, domestic violence, child abuse, trafficking and hate crimes. These all take place in rural communities. Serious and organised crime groups are often linked to rural, heritage and wildlife crime particularly in relation to theft of agricultural machinery, hare-coursing and cannabis...

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Free Security Marking – Ballymena

In Ballymena the Farm Watch Scheme has organised a free security marking event. Farm Watch is a scheme developed and delivered by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) in conjunction with the PSNI. Free Security Marking – Ballymena Farm Watch aims to address concerns raised by the rural communities across the Borough providing them with an opportunity and support to help reduce the risk of the most vulnerable becoming a victim of Rural Crime. Farm Watch has been developed to support those living or working across all of the Borough’s rural communities. As a member you will receive up to...

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Local Ballymena Farms – Open Farm Weekend

Open Farm Weekend is set for 17th – 18th June and there are some great farms local to Ballymena to visit. At Open Farm Weekend farms open up their business and let you look behind the scenes. Open Farm Weekend is a brilliant day out for kids and families. Here are some farms near Ballymena who will be opening their gates to the public. Hillstown Farm Visit Hillstown Farm on Saturday 17th June 10am-5pm Any animal lover will enjoy a visit the Hillstown Farm. We’re planning to hold a Meet-the-Animals session for visiting children which will include meeting our...

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Northern Ireland Farm Handbook and Farming Insurance

This years Farm Business Data planning handbook has been released and is available online at the DARD website. Here are some details of what is included: ‘Farm Business Data 2016’ will be a valuable source of information for farmers, their professional advisors, those undertaking formal training in agriculture or anyone who requires planning and budgetary data relating to farming in the north of Ireland. The role of ‘Farm Business Data’ is to provide a comprehensive and authoritative source of physical and financial information that is tailored to farm planning needs here. Budgets for all the crop and livestock enterprises commonly found in Northern Ireland are presented in the handbook. A section on Farm Support Schemes details the operation of selected schemes such as the Basic Payment Scheme. A range of useful information in the ‘Miscellaneous’ section includes a summary of nitrates and phosphorous regulations. It also includes details on taxation, fixed costs, machinery costs, hire charges, contractors’ charges, conacre rents and key DARD contact points. (Source) If you would like to view a copy of this document online then please Click here. Farming Insurance Another thing that farmers simply cant do without is Farming insurance. For the everyday running of your farm, and everything in between from unexpected events, or getting protected against rural crime. It is vital that you have the correct insurance for your farm. One local...

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Trailer Marking for Ballymena Farmers

Ballymena Today are sharing news that the Ballymena PSNI have highlighted – A Rural NPT Trailer Marking Day coming up soon. NPT Rural are pleased to announce their next ‘Trailer Marking Day’ will be on Tuesday 23rd September 2014 at Ballymena Livestock Market from 09:30 – 16:30. Please contact Ulster Farmers Union on 02825 652773 to book a slot. This is a great opportunity to get your trailer security marked by PSNI while also obtaining crime prevention advice from Ballymena PSNI’s Crime Prevention Officer. Agri-crime is a problem in Northern Ireland and marking your trailer can help to ensure that you are doing everything possible to keep the thieves at bay. Also write down any chassis or serial numbers for trailers and towing equipment. Consider installing an alarm on trailers and horseboxes which are activated when they are moved. Get your trailer marked on Tuesday 23rd September at Ballymena Livestock Market from 09:30 – 16:30, and keep an eye on Ballymena Today for more advice on how to avoid rural agri-crime on...

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