Food Heartland

A group of people standing in front of education and food banners at a conference called Grow Together - Regenerating our Borough.

‘Grow Together: Regenerating Our Borough’ a resounding success

Over 60 business leaders, chefs, community representatives and students recently gathered at Southern Regional College in Banbridge for ‘Grow Together: Regenerating Our Borough.’ The event,...
Colourful graphic saying Food Heartland Champions

Could you be a ‘Food Heartland Champion’?

The hunt is underway for enthusiastic individuals to take on the role of champions for our vibrant food and farming community. Council’s Food Heartland...
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Join in Food Heartland free events this month

Food Heartland is delighted to introduce a line-up of engaging events designed to bring the agri-food sector together in the Armagh City, Banbridge and...

Historic Bramley apple planting marks return of Armagh Food and Cider Festival

The planting at Crannagael House was carried out by direct descendants of Bramley Apple pioneers The return of Armagh Food and Cider Weekend has been...
Four local food producers standing with the Lord Mayor showing their products.

Bringing the Best Tastes of the Borough to Balmoral Show

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will be showcasing eight local food and drink businesses at Balmoral Show this May, giving these entrepreneurs...

Food Heartland Workshop for Agri-Food Sector

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are inviting local food and drink producers to a free workshop to support and advise these SME’s...

Food Heartland showcase opportunity for 2024 Agri Shows

Local food and drink producers, farmers and agri businesses from across the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon – better known as the...
World Sheep Dog Trials

Gallery: HRH The Princess Royal visits World Sheep Dog Trials

The World Sheepdog Trials got underway on Wednesday 13th September at Gill Hall Estate, Dromore with a special visit from HRH The Princess Royal. Lord...
Girl showing a plate of local food at Food and Cider Market

Food and Cider Weekend brought sunshine, entertainment and great tastes to the borough

Armagh Food and Cider Festival brought entertainment and great tastes to the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough over the weekend. With soaring temperatures...
Lord Mayor of ABC Council standing in a field with organisers and sponsors of the World Sheepdog Trials

ABC Council welcomes World Sheepdog Trials to Northern Ireland for the first time

Up to 30,000 spectators from across the globe are expected to attend the World Sheepdog Trials in Gill Hall Estate, Dromore from 13th to...