Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend to Take Place Virtually

This year’s Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, which takes place virtually on Friday 30 July-Sunday 1 August, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a packed schedule of virtual activities to showcase Northern Ireland food and farming at its best.

Although visitors cannot physically attend farms, the online activities shown throughout the weekend on Open Farm Weekend’s social media channels and website will still give the public the chance to connect with 20+ farms from across the province.

Online viewers will get the chance to discover the wonderful range of fresh farm produce of Northern Ireland and celebrate our food heroes by interacting online with farmers who have been who have been providing vital food and drink supplies over the last number of months.

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Ulster Farmers’ Union Deputy President David Brown, said: “We are delighted to be in a position to host Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend again this year, especially as this is the tenth time our farm families have so enthusiastically stepped up and embraced the event, albeit it in a slightly different format. We are indebted to our title sponsor Bank of Ireland whose support has enabled us to deliver an engaging Open Farm Weekend programme of activities across the three days. Our aim with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend is to showcase the outstanding contribution our farms and farm families make in producing the quality food we so often take for granted. The last 12 months have brought about a heightened awareness of where our food comes from and puts the local supply chain at the forefront of our minds. We encourage everyone to get behind this year’s event and celebrate the wonderful produce available right here in Northern Ireland.”

Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland UK Agri-Business Manager, said: “The growth and prosperity of the wider NI economy relies heavily on a thriving agri-food industry. The last year in particular has shown how vital this industry is to communities within NI and we’re proud to be the title sponsor again to show our support. By continuing the online format for Bank of Ireland Virtual Farm Weekend, it will give farmers the chance to showcase their farms to new audiences. It will also provide the perfect opportunity to practically illustrate and educate consumers on how our local food is produced. Online viewers will get the chance to discover the wonderful range of fresh farm produce from Northern Ireland and celebrate our food heroes by interacting online with farmers who have been providing vital food and drink supplies over the last number of months.