N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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...
N.Ireland
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....
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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%....
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Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for...
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‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president
The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the...
N.Ireland
Inheritance tax led to ’14 months of torture’ for farmers – UFU president
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture. He expressed...
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Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers
It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of...
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Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs
Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across Northern Ireland could face sharp increases in food prices....
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New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April
The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers, according to the Department...
N.Ireland
‘Resilience’ the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont. The event, which...
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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...
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...