N.Ireland
Bovine TB tops the agenda in meeting between UFU and DUP
MP Carla Lockhart and Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen,...
UFU
N.Ireland
Lack of farming awareness can 'impact a buyer’s choices'- UFU
In an effort to raise awareness of sheep farming, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is promoting ‘Love Lamb Week’ which...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue is a 'serious threat' to NI farms - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned farmers in Northern Ireland that bluetongue vrius (BTV) is a “serious threat” to...
N.Ireland
NI: GPS equipment being 'targeted' by thieves - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Friday, August 9) warned that GPS equipment on farm machinery in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
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”...
Agri-Business
£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
Farm orgs query Tirlán on milk price paid to farmers in NI
Tirlán has been asked by farmer representatives to explain what it sees as a “differential” between the milk price paid...
N.Ireland
Legislation gives NI dairy farmers 'power to challenge contracts'
Northern Ireland dairy farmers now have the power to challenge contracts via a third party if they believe their milk buyer...
Agri Politics
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
Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context
Methane inhibitors must work in both a confined feeding and grazing scenario if ruminant agriculture is to meet its climate...
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...