Farms · Northern Ireland
Farms in Northern Ireland
2 independent farms verified in Northern Ireland, each checked against a recognised quality standard. Grass-fed beef and lamb from some of the wettest, greenest grazing in these islands. No supermarket counters, no chains.
Northern Ireland has 2 verified independent farms listed on HonestMeat: Ballyboley Dexters, Bangor (Pasture for Life); and Castlescreen Dexter Farm, Downpatrick (Pasture for Life).
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Ballyboley Dexters
Pasture for Life certified family farm near Bangor, North Down, Northern Ireland, raising grass-fed and pasture-raised livestock.
Bangor, North Down
Castlescreen Dexter Farm
Damien Tumelty and Jackie Gibson raise Dexter cattle on 100% pasture near Downpatrick. The only Dexter farm in Northern Ireland certified by Pasture for Life; farm shop open Thursday to Saturday.
Downpatrick, County Down
Farms in Northern Ireland: common questions
How many independent farms are there in Northern Ireland?
- We currently list 2 verified farms in Northern Ireland, each independently checked against a recognised quality standard before listing. No supermarket counters and no chains of more than five locations are included.
How do I know a farm in Northern Ireland has been genuinely verified?
- Every farm listed in Northern Ireland holds at least one recognised certification, such as Pasture for Life, Soil Association Organic or the Irish Organic Association. Each entry includes a link to the primary source so you can verify it yourself.
What is the difference between a farm here and one I might find through a general search?
- Every entry on HonestMeat has been verified against at least one recognised quality standard, such as the Q Guild of Butchers, Pasture for Life, the Farm Retail Association or an organic certification body. General search results may include supermarket counters, multi-site chains or businesses whose standards have not been independently checked. We do not list any business we cannot trace to a primary source.
Which are the best independent farms in Northern Ireland?
- HonestMeat currently lists 2 verified independent farms in Northern Ireland: Ballyboley Dexters, Bangor (Pasture for Life); and Castlescreen Dexter Farm, Downpatrick (Pasture for Life). Every business has been independently checked against a recognised quality standard such as Pasture for Life, the Soil Association, or the Irish Organic Association. No supermarket counters or chains are included. Browse the full list below, or use the town links to find farms near you.