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UFU calls for action after cross-party recognition of bTB’s impact
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for “urgent and decisive action” from the Northern Ireland Assembly on bovine tuberculosis...
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UFU calls on retailers to recognise current cost pressures on farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (April 24) called on major retailers to “urgently engage” with the agricultural sector...
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Farmers meet senior NI political leaders to urge ‘action’ on costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met directly with senior political leaders in Northern Ireland to seek “urgent action” on...
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UFU secures NI cross-party support for letter to UK govt on rising costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced it has secured cross-party political support in the Northern Ireland Assembly for action...
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What are the environmental pressures for bTB-restricted farms?
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) leads to a significant build up of environmental pressures on both dairy and beef farms. This is...
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Clear link between bTB outbreaks and NI farm families’ stress levels – report
A new report confirms a clear link between bovine tuberculosis (bTB) outbreaks and increasing stress levels within farm families across...
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NI farmers need ‘straight answers’ on available support – UFU
Farmers in Northern Ireland need “greater clarity” on what supports are available to them at this time the Ulster Farmers’...
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New bTB report will be ‘bedrock’ of eradication campaign – UFU
The launch of a new bovine tuberculosis (bTB) report has been characterised as a watershed moment by farm stakeholder bodies...
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UFU to give evidence at Westminster on impact of energy and cost crisis
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine will give evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster next week....
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Report: £96m indirect costs borne by farmers over bTB
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), together with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) and the NI Dairy Council, today (Thursday,...
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UFU urges UK govt to support NI farmers facing rising input costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has visited Westminster, where it called on the UK government to better support Northern Irish...
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UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising...
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New NI employment bill ‘would hit agri-food sector hard’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that a proposed workers’ rights bill, as currently framed, “risks causing serious damage”...
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Carbon auditing must not become ‘mandatory’ for farm support – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that carbon auditing should not become a “mandatory condition” for farm support, stressing...
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UFU renew call for complete reversal of tax changes
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has renewed its call for the UK government to fully reverse family farm tax proposals....
N.Ireland
UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to the UK Prime Minister, Kier Starmer, and Secretary of State for Northern...
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UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light...
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UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised proposals to increase firearms licensing fees in Northern Ireland by up to 153%....