A Rare Breed

A brand new year begins and while many of us are still in bed, on farms across Northern Ireland a working day is just beginning.

Northern Irish livestock is in demand across the world and in Armagh, pedigree Limousin farmer Henry Savage welcomes potential buyers from Holland.

As March begins, there is no hint of the severe snowstorms that are about to hit Northern Ireland.

Following the catastrophic spring blizzards, many farms are now at breaking point

After one of the harshest winters in living memory, our Rare Breed farmers are more than ready for a boost.

June begins with yet more rain but it isn't long before the sun starts to shine and at last, warm weather returns.

July and all our farms are enjoying the heat wave.

August and many of our Rare Breed farms are ready to harvest.

The record-breaking summer weather continues and many of our farmers are flat out harvesting.

As the weather begins to change - it is also a time of change for many of our farmers.

Winter is arriving. It is an early start in Moira for John Tate as his pigs are being loaded for the factory.

Christmas and it is a busy time of year for many of our Rare Breed farmers.