Tesco are once again supporting Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend which is taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June. The retailer came on board as a sponsor in 2015 confirming their commitment to local produce. Twenty-three farms have signed up to participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2016. Some of…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, in partnership with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend and Asda, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 ‘A Year of Food and Farming’ schools competition. The competition kindly sponsored by Asda was open to all nursery, primary and special schools across Northern Ireland. Pupils were asked to put…
Twenty-three farms have signed up to participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2016. The event, in its fifth year, will coincide with the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016 which is being co-ordinated by Tourism NI, supported by Food NI. The Ulster Farmers’ Union led initiative, principally supported by the Bank…
The Ulster Farmers Union, in partnership with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend and ASDA, has launched its 2016 schools competition. The competition is open to all nursery, primary and special schools across Northern Ireland. This year pupils have been asked to put their creative skills to the test around the theme, ‘A Year of…
Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend Chairman Barclay Bell welcomed the farmers and a series of talks on farm safety, the Year of Food and Drink campaign and insurance were presented as well as practical tips and advice for hosting the general public.
The search is on to find farms willing to open their gates and fields to participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2016. The event, in its fifth year, will coincide with the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink 2016 which is being co-ordinated by Tourism NI, supported by Food NI. To begin…
21 farms open their gates to public for unique ‘sneak peek’ at life on the farm. Excitement is building for one of Northern Ireland’s most popular summer events as 21 real, working farms across Northern Ireland prepare to open their gates, fields and farmyards as part of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend. The initiative…
This week we wanted to highlight the work of Tesco Northern Ireland who have come on board as a sponsor of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend for the first time this year. We caught up with Head of Marketing for Tesco NI, Caoimhe Mannion about why the retailer has got involved with BOIOFW and…
The Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend is back for its 4th year on the 13th and 14th June 2015. This year 21 farms will take part in the initiative, click here to find out more information on the farms opening near you! The Ulster Farmers’ Union have successfully secured a total of 21 farms…
Last call for 2015 farmers! If you’re thinking about taking part please call us for a quick informal chat about what’s involved. We’d love to hear from you and there’s absolutely no obligation if you just want to find out more info. Call us on 02890 393837. Time is running out for farmers considering taking…
