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Ulster Farmers Union

Dairy farmers 'under severe pressure' this winter as milk prices decline - UFU

N.Ireland

5 days ago

Dairy farmers 'under severe pressure' this winter as milk prices decline - UFU

Ulster Farmers' Union has warned that dairy farmers are "under severe pressure" this winter as it expects milk prices to decline by a third.

UFU: NAP stakeholder group must 'reflect views of farming families'

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UFU: NAP stakeholder group must 'reflect views of farming families'

Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP).

Agri-politics to the fore at Ballymena Show 2025

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Agri-politics to the fore at Ballymena Show 2025

The current cut and thrust of agri politics in Northern Ireland was very much a talking point at Ballymena Show 2025.

There is no 'quick fix' to inheritance tax issue - UFU

N.Ireland

10 months ago

There is no 'quick fix' to inheritance tax issue - UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all time low

UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

N.Ireland

11 months ago

UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) announced dates for its annual January roadshow meetings on the main issues facing Northern Ireland farmers.

N.Ireland

11 months ago

UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over 'family farm tax'

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, in Northern Ireland, next month.

UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over 'family farm tax'

N.Ireland

11 months ago

UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

The UFU is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the current risk posed by bluetongue.

UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers

Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows.

Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

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.

UFU schools' competition urges support of local NI produce

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

The last 12 months have been "one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record" for farmers, according to the president of the UFU.

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

DAERA and NIEA look 'totally incompetent' on ammonia advice issue - UFU

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look "totally incompetent".

DAERA and NIEA look 'totally incompetent' on ammonia advice issue - UFU

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said it opposes advice from the climate change committee (CCC)...

UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

UFU 'challenging' introduction of new Red Tractor environment module

The UFU has said it is "challenging" the governance behind the development of a new environment module from Red Tractor.

UFU 'challenging' introduction of new Red Tractor environment module

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline

The UFU has said it contacted DAERA and the NIEA over Northern Ireland's slurry spreading deadline of October 15.

UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

'Relentless pressure' from processors is unacceptable - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the "relentless pressure" put on farmers from processors...

'Relentless pressure' from processors is unacceptable - UFU

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle...

NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland

UFU president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland.

Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Gap in milk price 'unsustainable' - UFU

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that the price Northern Ireland's dairy farmers are receiving for their milk is "unsustainable".

Gap in milk price 'unsustainable' - UFU

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

UFU urges caution as bird flu threat increases in NI

The UFU is urging bird keepers to be extra cautious and to heighten biosecurity due to an increasing risk of bird flu in Northern Ireland.

UFU urges caution as bird flu threat increases in NI

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Farmers' help sought in NI wildfire prevention

The UFU has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations relating to wildfire prevention ahead of summer.

Farmers' help sought in NI wildfire prevention

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

UFU calls on DAERA to make use of bTB control measures

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

UFU calls on DAERA to make use of bTB control measures

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Feed and fertiliser savings must be passed to farmers - MLA

Animal feed and fertiliser importers have been urged by an MLA to pass on any savings to farmers who are battling high prices.

Feed and fertiliser savings must be passed to farmers - MLA

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Farm safety needs to be prioritised in lead up to summer

Calls have been made for increased farm safety and vigilance in the run up to silage season and...

Farm safety needs to be prioritised in lead up to summer

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