N.Ireland
There is now a belief that Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme blueprint could be used to resolve other agricultural logjams
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that farmer choice must remain at the heart of Northern Ireland's Tree Planting Action Plan.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging for Northern Ireland.
The Farming with Nature Transition Scheme contains a number of options that may be suitable for farm businesses, according to UFU.
Northern Ireland’s new Nutrients’ Action Programme (NAP) proposals can deliver sustainable growth opportunities at farm level.
The UFU met with Tesco representatives to raise concerns over uncertainty around pig producer supply arrangements with Sofina Foods.
The UFU said funding to improve water quality in Lough Neagh needs to deliver "practical, properly funded support" for farmers on the ground.
The UFU has written to the new Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs seeking action on beef imports and labelling.
The UFU encourages members to know signs of prostate cancer and seek medical advice if concerned, following Jeremy Clarkson’s diagnosis.
The UFU has launched a new report examining the barriers to uptake of peatland restoration among farmers and landowners in Northern Ireland.
The UFU has warned the UK’s Food Safety Authority (FSA) that proposed changes would put "pressure on Northern Ireland’s family farms”.
The UFU has highlighted the need to expand the availability of GCSE Agriculture across schools to Minister for Education Paul Givan.
Beef
NI beef producers must be allowed to achieve ongoing realistic levels of economic sustainability, a senior academic manager has stressed.
The UFU has launched its 'Where is your beef from?' campaign to encourage consumers to question the origin of the beef they purchase.
Sofina Foods confirmed that a "small number" of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the end of this year.
The increased use of appetite-suppressing, obesity medications can be developed into a good news story for the red meat industries.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is seeking a meeting with Minister Andrew Muir to discuss "uncertainty" facing a number of NI pig producers.
Pig/Poultry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods.
"Cereal and arable producers need practical, clear policies that support productivity and resilience,” said UFU deputy president Glenn Cuddy.
Beef processors have "moved too far and too fast in cutting prices", according to UFU beef and lamb chair, Brendan Kelly.
Representatives of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) are to meet the management of Sofina Foods to discuss farmer supply contracts.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and Ulster Wildlife have launched an innovative peatland restoration trial.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has highlighted the growing value and sustainability of wool and the potential in the wool market.
