Series 1

BBC Radio Ulster

A podcast celebrating the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Episodes

  1. Feb 27

    S1 Ep1 - Miracle Calves and Social Farming

    Lorraine Killen joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. Plus, we head to the Moore farm near Castlederg for the once‑in‑several‑million surprise of five newborn calves, and to the Donnelly farm in Swatragh where diversification means wellbeing, inclusion and a whole lot of community spirit.

    20 min
  2. S 1 Ep 6 - Farming for Nature and Luckpenny Traditions

    Feb 27

    S 1 Ep 6 - Farming for Nature and Luckpenny Traditions

    Andrew Wright joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. Plus, Eve visits the local mart in Lisahally to find out how the tradition of giving a luck penny after sealing a deal is being kept alive by farmers across Northern Ireland. And Helen Mark, meets up with Ballykelly farmer, Jonny Blair, on his farm cattle farm where he's made big changes that have cut costs and had huge environmental benefits.

    22 min
  3. S 1 Ep 5 - Breeding Barn Owls and Farm Diversification

    Feb 27

    S 1 Ep 5 - Breeding Barn Owls and Farm Diversification

    Lorraine Killen joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. Plus, at Millbank Farm in County Down, Eve meets sixth generation farmer Emily McGowan, they have farmed the same land in Killinchy since 1889, rearing sheep, broiler chickens and Highland cows. And staying in Co Down, at the Kelly family farm at Ballyalton, Eve learns how a rare owl colony is thriving.

    28 min
  4. S 1 Ep 3 - Training Sheepdogs and Farmhouse Pies

    Feb 27

    S 1 Ep 3 - Training Sheepdogs and Farmhouse Pies

    Lorraine Killen joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. In Benbradagh, sheep farmer Alwyn McFarlane shares how vital his sheepdog Moss is to the farm, doing the job of several men all on his own. Plus, County Tyrone farmer Joel Kerr, on how he juggles his work looking after shorthorn cattle, caring for chickens, and working on his pie business. A Your Place and Mine podcast.

    30 min
  5. S1 Ep2 - Robotic Milking and Strawberry Picking

    Feb 27

    S1 Ep2 - Robotic Milking and Strawberry Picking

    Andrew Wright joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. Plus, we head to the Mitchell family farm in Castlederg to hear about the 750-cow dairy farm with an on-site milk processing and packaging business. And from pumpkins to strawberries, how Clayton Fulton's diversification on his farm in Donemana has proven its benefits to the local community. A Your Place and Mine podcast.

    25 min

  6. Feb 26

    S 1 Ep 4 - Valais Blacknose Sheep and Farm Safety Awareness

    Andrew Wright joins Eve Blair in the studio for a lively chat about all things farming. Plus, Eve visits Jackie O'Shea's farm in Belleek to meet those 'fluffy clouds with button noses' rare sheep and to a farm in Donemana to meet William Sayers who urges caution after losing an arm in a farming accident when he was a child. Listeners may find some details in this podcast upsetting. This is a Your Place and Mine podcast.

    29 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

A podcast celebrating the people, places and stories that make Northern Ireland unique, presented by Anne Marie McAleese.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Series 1

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