Agri-Business
UFU claims no consultation on DAERA move to digital communication
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) “did not consult”...
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£46m NI Agri-Food Initiative is a ‘very positive development’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) is a “very positive development” for...
N.Ireland
Politicians cannot dismiss importance of farmers in NI – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said politicians cannot afford to dismiss the importance of farmers in Northern Ireland and...
N.Ireland
DAERA must ‘rethink’ transition to XI livestock tags – UFU
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) must “rethink” the transition period for the new XI livestock tags,...
N.Ireland
UK election is ‘the most important election in generations’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the next UK general election, which takes place on July 4, is the...
N.Ireland
‘Significant threat’ of protests by activists on NI farms – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging its members to be prepared for an “incursion” at any time, claiming that...
N.Ireland
Governments should prioritise food security – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
N.Ireland
Farm support budget must exceed £400m – UFU
President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, had three priority messages to communicate at this year’s Balmoral Show....
N.Ireland
UFU to teach importance of farming families in schools
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has joined forces with Twinkl to help primary school children understand what happens on farms,...
N.Ireland
UFU: Armagh dairy farmer elected as new president
Armagh dairy farmer, William Irvine, has been elected as the new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) for a...
N.Ireland
UFU brings consumers ‘behind the farm gate’ for beef week
In honour of Great British Beef Week 2024, from Tuesday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 30, the Ulster Farmers’ Union...
N.Ireland
Farms in NI ‘not to receive same supports’ as England – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is warning that farmers are caught in a perfect storm, squeezed between margin pressures, high...
N.Ireland
UFU: Only ‘properly trained’ people should ride a quad
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is advising farmers to follow the guidance of the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
UFU: Banks urged to ‘provide leniency’ to farmers battling wet weather
Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are...
N.Ireland
UFU celebrates Northern Ireland’s top silage makers
This week, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) celebrated Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of last year (2023). UFU and sponsor,...
N.Ireland
UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce
The Ulster Farmers’ Union’s (UFU) schools’ competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland. The ‘supporting...
N.Ireland
NI agriculture minister meets UFU and environment group
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir has told stakeholders that working together is key to delivering...
N.Ireland
UFU: bTB compensation a priority in new farm minister meeting
Getting Northern Ireland’s new farm minister to reverse proposed cuts in bovine tuberculosis (bTB) compensation values will be a priority...
