N.Ireland
UFU sets out agri-education priorities to minister during farm visit
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have highlighted the importance of expanding the availability of GCSE Agriculture across schools to Minister...
UFU
N.Ireland
Beef farmers ‘can’t be green if they are in the red’ – CAFRE senior manager
Beef producers in Northern Ireland must be allowed to achieve realistic levels of economic sustainability on an ongoing basis, a...
N.Ireland
UFU launches ‘Where is your beef from?’ World Cup campaign
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 'Where is your beef from?' campaign to coincide with the FIFA World...
N.Ireland
Sofina Foods: ‘Small number’ of NI pig contracts won’t be renewed
Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the...
Beef
Rising use of obesity medications ‘good news’ for red meat sector – LMC
The increased use of appetite-suppressing, obesity medications can be developed into a good news story for the red meat industries,...
N.Ireland
UFU seeks ministerial meeting over future of NI pig producers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir...
N.Ireland
UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week. The UFU said it pressed for...
N.Ireland
‘Shared recognition’ across UK farming groups of arable policy needs
There is a “shared recognition” across UK farming groups that cereal and arable producers need “practical, clear policies that support...
N.Ireland
Beef processors ‘moved too far and too fast in cutting prices’ – UFU
Beef processors have “moved too far and too fast in cutting prices”, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) beef...
N.Ireland
UFU to meet Sofina Foods on pig contracts
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are to meet with the management of Sofina Foods in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone...
N.Ireland
UFU and Ulster Wildlife trial use of wool in peatland restoration
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and Ulster Wildlife have launched an innovative peatland restoration trial using locally-sourced wool on Slievenanee...
N.Ireland
UFU urges farmers to maximise strong wool market
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has highlighted the growing value and sustainability of wool and the potential in the wool...
N.Ireland
UFU wants NI farmers to have ‘pride in everything they do’
Newly appointed Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, John McLenaghan has referenced his priorities for agriculture in Northern Ireland. These include...
N.Ireland
UK fuel duty cut ‘a positive step’ – UFU
The UK government’s decision to extend the 5p fuel duty cut and temporarily reduce red diesel duties is “a significant...
N.Ireland
CAFRE and UFU to host beef conference and farm visit
A beef conference and farm visit will be held at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount...
N.Ireland
UFU: NI beef industry facing ‘perfect storm’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in...
N.Ireland
Opinion: UFU’s William Irvine leaves a legacy for good
William Irvine can look back on his six years as an Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) office bearer with tremendous satisfaction....