Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, one of Northern Ireland’s largest free awareness initiatives, is returning next week. The free to attend event, led by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, will take place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June and see 18 farms open their gates to school groups (Friday) and the public (Saturday &…
Leading food company Moy Park, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the upcoming Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, set to take place from 14-16 June 2024. This much-anticipated free to attend annual event run by the Ulster Farmers’ Union invites the public to explore the world of farming, promoting awareness and appreciation of…
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC), a sponsor of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2024, is encouraging the public to take the opportunity to try Farm Quality Assured Beef and Lamb when they are visiting farms during the weekend. Scheduled to take place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June, the…
NFU Mutual has been announced as the inaugural platinum sponsor of the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, which will take place in June. The free to attend event, organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, will see 21 farms open their gates to the public in a…
Open Farm Weekend, one of Northern Ireland’s largest free awareness initiatives, is launching today with Bank of Ireland returning as title sponsor. The event, led by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, will feature 20 working farms from across the region, shining a spotlight on crucial issues such as food poverty, sustainability, and farm safety. Scheduled for…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in partnership with the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend (BOIOFW) initiative and competition sponsor Asda, are challenging pupils across Northern Ireland (NI) to put their creative flare to the test in this year’s schools’ competition. Commenting on the launch of the school’s competition, UFU deputy president William Irvine said,…
LMC is delighted to sponsor this year’s Open Farm Weekend for the first time. Founded in 1967, LMC’s main role is to examine and inform the marketing and development of the Northern Ireland beef and sheep meat industry. Alongside providing market information and educating post-primary school pupils on the merits of including red meat in…
There are 21 farms taking part in the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend across Friday 16-Sunday 18 June and they are all looking forward to welcoming visitors and sharing their stories. If you are visiting over the weekend, here are some safety tips from one of our partners, the UK’s leading rural insurer NFU…
Leading poultry producer Moy Park, announces its continued support for the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend. This free initiative, organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, aims to provide the public with a better understanding of the farming industry and promote awareness of food production and supply chains. Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend will…
NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, announces its support for Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend for the 12th consecutive year. The highly anticipated event, which will take place for schools on Friday 16 June and for the public on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June, will showcase the agricultural richness of our nation…
