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Visit Killyless Stores for your farming needs

Ballymena Farmers can visit Killyless Stores for their farming needs. Killyless Stores in a family run agricultural store which is located on the Lisnahunshin Road, Cullybackey. They know that on any working farm a tractor is one of the things which works the hardest. While tractors should be serviced regularly and any mechanical problems should be checked over by a professional there are lots of things which you may be need for the tractors normal everyday running. Visit Killyless Stores for your farming needs Local Ballymena farmers can call out to Killyless Stores to buy a replacement Tractor Batteries, Hydraulic Oil or Engine Oil. In the Killyless Stores hardware department you will also find lots of other useful products which you can use on the farm: General Hardware Gates Electric Fencers Drinkers Feeders Fencing Cowcam Systems Heat Lamps If you are a farmer in the Ballymena area then support local business and come down to Killyless Stores in Ballymena to have a look around. We have a large parking area, and staff who will be able to give you hand finding exactly what you need. Please call by if you need something for your tractor, farm or...

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Pursue a Career in Farming in Northern Ireland

Farming in Northern Ireland is a career which many people decide to go into. Often young people take over the farm from their parents but more and more young people are studying at CAFRE to earn qualification in agricultural and farming related courses. Farming is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and produces a gross output of just under £1.5 billion each year. Pursue a Career in Farming in Northern Ireland During the academic year CAFRE host Open Days at each of their campus locations. At these Open Days people will find out about specific courses and their career opportunities, tour the facilities and accommodation and meet staff and students. The next events are designed for those looking to start a course in September 2015: Enniskillen Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Saturday 18th April 12 noon Loughry Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Tuesday 21st April 4 – 9 pm Greenmount Campus Open day Spring 2015 on Wednesday 22nd April 4 – 9 pm If you are thinking of starting an agricultural course with CAFRE in September 2015 head along to these Open Days in April 2015. Greenmount is close to Antrim near Ballymena and offers a vast array of farming courses. Click here to find out more information and news about Farming courses in Northern...

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Farming Photography – 3 Instagram accounts to follow

Farming is part of the back bone of Ballymena. Lots of kids learn how to drive tractors before learning in an actual car and Ballymena Livestock Market is one of the busiest places in the area. Here are our three favourite farmers to follow on instagram; 1/ Modern Farmette – An American who ended up on a beautiful Irish Farm. Expect lots of cows, goats and food inspiration – she has a cook book being published very soon.   2/ Tim Zweber – an organic diary farmer who always has his camera phone in his hand.   3/ Ben Hole –...

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Farming – Countdown to CAP

CAP is the Common Agricultural Policy which includes information about the Basic Payment Scheme which is set to replace the Single Farm Payment Scheme in 2015. The CAP Scheme has been running in the European Union for many years and has positives and negatives which have been argued through out the years. CAP is on its way and with that in mind we are linking to some recent documents shared by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northern Ireland. Click here to view the Countdown to CAP – Direct payments guide which is an introduction to the Basic Payment Scheme, Greening Payments, and the Young Farmers’ Scheme. Click here to view more documents prepared by DARDni at their website. CAP will come into effect in 2015 and could have implications for your farm. Keep informed with the Countdown to CAP Guide from DARDni. Common Agricultural Payment – Northern...

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Award-winning Hillstown Farm Shop and Café

Free range, free from antibiotics, free from growth promoters, great animal welfare, eco friendly farming – just a few of of the comments that describe how the animals are kept and the high quality of food available at Hillstown Farm Shop and Café. Based at 128 Glebe Road, Randalstown, BT41 3DT, the family have been farming here for 5 generations. The Farm Shop was opened in 2007, quickly grew to include the Café, which has recently won the ‘Best Café in Ulster’ award at the Yes Chef ceremony, and then the more recent addition of Hillstown Brewery. The award-winning...

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