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...
UFU
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...
N.Ireland
UFU: ‘No excuse’ for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of...
N.Ireland
UFU and NFU write to milk processors about ‘responsible behaviour’
Following a meeting of the four UK farming unions, a joint open letter has been written to milk processors urging responsible...
Environment
NI Water indicates temporary halt to farm inspections – UFU
Northern Ireland Water has indicated they will suspend all water-fitting inspections temporarily until they meet with the Ulster Farmers’ Union...
N.Ireland
UFU: ‘No intention to cull animals’ at this time in relation to bluetongue
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Thursday, December 4) said that the current bluetongue situation in Northern Ireland is “a...
N.Ireland
UFU: Inheritance tax threshold ‘still not good enough’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that Northern Ireland will still be hit hardest by the new inheritance tax...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers ‘under severe pressure’ this winter as milk prices decline – UFU
With farm gate prices for milk in Northern Ireland being announced, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that many...
N.Ireland
UFU notifying members about poultry housing order
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for ‘full reset’ of DAERA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Wednesday, November 5) said that it wants to see a ‘full reset’ of...
N.Ireland
UFU unanimously passes vote of no confidence in DAERA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) vote of no confidence in the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has...
N.Ireland
UFU appoints new chief executive
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today (Monday, September 29) confirmed that Conall Donnelly has been appointed as its new chief...
Environment
UFU to attend climate conference led by Pope Leo
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) deputy president John McLenaghan is attending the Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference in Castel Gandolfo,...
