“ABERDEEN-Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB) currently needs more members as demand for Aberdeen-Angus sired cattle is strong with a 40p a kilo premium paid on ‘in spec’ cattle.” The good news comes from Anne Morrison, secretary and non-executive director of this producer co-op founded in 1998 by Northern Ireland farmers to improve returns from beef with that unique Aberdeen-Angus taste …

Limavady Show took place on Saturday the 15th of July 2017 and the Aberdeen-Angus classes were judged by Andy Woodburn from Ayrshire.    The overall champion was awarded to Adrian and Graeme Parke with Coolermoney Rocco S607, Sire (Netherton Mr Brazilian E377   The overall reserve champion was also awarded to Adrian and Graeme Parke, this time with Coolermoney Frances T703. 

Clogher Valley Show took place on the 26th of July 2017. Ian Rea exhibited the Aberdeen Angus champion Carlhurlie Epic owned by James Porter’s Old Glenort Herd (pictured above.) 

This year Fermanagh County Show took place on the 1st and 2nd of August 2017.  William Noble, Danske Bank, presented the Aberdeen-Angus championship award to Alan and Lana Cheney from Trillick who exhibited Lana Juno Erica.  The reserve championship was awarded to Edwin and Alan Morrison from Maguiresbridge with Drummeer Blackbird P455.

We recently interviewed one of our ‘breeders of the future,’ Isla Shaw, age 22 from West Lethans Farm in Saline, who owns the “Maree” Aberdeen Angus Herd. It was great to unveil more about Isla’s farming background, previous studies and current work, cattle breeding experience, familiarity with the Aberdeen-Angus breed and aspirations for the future. (Picture above taken by Ceamara photography.)  …