N.Ireland
UFU secures changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farms
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has secured significant improvements to the Agricultural Wages Order, delivering a fairer and more practical...
UFU
N.Ireland
NI’s ‘food security must be treated as a strategic priority’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland’s food security following the ongoing conflict...
N.Ireland
New UFU chief aiming to provide ‘strong, credible voice’ for farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed Conall Donnelly at its new chief executive, as he officially took up the...
N.Ireland
UFU ‘cautiously welcomes’ lifting of bluetongue movement restrictions
The Ulsters Farmers’ Union (UFU) has “cautiously welcomed” the decision to lift cross-border livestock movement restrictions for breeding and production,...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for budget to provide long-term certainty and fairness for farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged the Northern Ireland Executive to provide long-term financial certainty for agriculture in its...
N.Ireland
UFU join forces with PSNI to tackle scrambler activity in Belfast Hills
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Belfast Hills...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for ‘overhaul’ of NI compulsory order and vesting rules
An “overhaul” of the compulsory purchase and vesting system in Northern Ireland has been called for by the Ulster Farmers’...
N.Ireland
Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025
Livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in Northern Ireland during 2025. That’s according to new...
Environment
UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall....
N.Ireland
No ‘appropriate response’ from NI officials on TB – UFU
There has been no “appropriate response” from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA ) to bovine tuberculosis...
N.Ireland
‘No meaningful support’ for young NI farmers this year – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised the Northern Irish government over the lack of support available to young farmers...
N.Ireland
UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils across Northern Ireland to put their artistic abilities to the test...
N.Ireland
Growing threat of animal disease ‘deeply concerning’ – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has highlighted the growing challenge of animal disease to agriculture across the island...
Beef
UFU calls for an accelerated NI bTB eradication campaign
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for the introduction of an accelerated bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication campaign in Northern...
N.Ireland
UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has reaffirmed its support for European farmers in light of the evolving EU-Mercosur trade agreement...
N.Ireland
Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers – UFU
As another year draws to a close, it is a natural time to pause, reflect, and take stock. The past...
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax relief increase ‘step in right direction for farm families’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said today’s (Tuesday, December 23) announcement on inheritance tax “represents a step in the...
N.Ireland
UFU ‘welcomes’ high-level engagement on inheritance tax
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has noted the recent high-level engagement between the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw...
