On a fact-finding mission to Belfast, the border area and Dublin, EP coordinator for Brexit, Guy Verhofstadt will meet with political leaders.
EP Brexit coordinator to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland
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Ireland must not pay the price for Brexit, says Guy Verhofstadt
Ireland is crucial to the Union”, said European Parliament coordinator for Brexit Guy Verhofstadt on a fact-finding mission to Belfast, the border area and Dublin.
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TB measures hard to stomach without action on wildlife, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says that farmers will find DAERA’s announcement of additional measures for TB controls a bitter pill to swallow while progress on tackling TB in wildlife continues to be slow. UFU deputy president Victor Chestnutt says that farmers are facing a rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground and recognise the need for immediate action.
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UFU urges continued caution with spreading slurry
The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging farmers to be 'cautious' to protect their Basic Payment from the EU as poor ground conditions are preventing many farmers from spreading slurry, as the closed period for spreading slurry approaches on October 15.
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Poultry keepers urged to take precautions to reduce bird flu risk
As the longer nights of autumn approach, poultry farmers across the UK are being urged to remain vigilant and to take action to reduce the risk of bird flu to their flocks in the coming months.
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UFU urges farmers to submit BVD PI claims
Ulster Farmers’ Union deputy president Victor Chestnutt says that farmers will be disappointed that the BVD incentivisation scheme is closing on 30th September and has urged farmers to submit their claim forms.
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Delta and Virgin Atlantic update network between U.S. and U.K.
ATLANTA and LONDON — Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic today announced updates to their respective summer 2018 schedules to optimize their joint network between the United States and the United Kingdom. The strong partnership between the two airlines is focused around offering customers more convenient travel options and the best travel experience across the Atlantic.
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Job Opportunity - Policy Officer (Maternity Cover - 12 month period)
The Ulster Farmers Union is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer based out of our Head Office in Belfast.
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Job Opportunity - Policy Officer (Maternity Cover)
The Ulster Farmers Union is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer based out of our Head Office in Belfast.
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UFU reassured on Brexit agriculture issues
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says that after a meeting with the DEFRA Secretary, Michael Gove, it is reassured that he understands the challenge of developing a new approach to farm support. Speaking after a meeting that included representatives of all the UFU commodity committees, its president, Barclay Bell, said it was encouraging that Mr Gove accepted the overriding need for farms to be profitable.
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UFU comment on exchange rate
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the increase in the sterling value of CAP payments, describing this as a boost for farmers. It says that given the impact of wet weather on winter bills, this early income boost is particularly welcome.
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Debate on milk pricing needed, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union dairy chairman William Irvine says that it is time for an open and frank debate about milk pricing in Northern Ireland. “Price volatility is an everyday reality for farmers.
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ANC scheme support is vital - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union hill farming chairman, John Kennedy, says that the Area of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme is a vital support mechanism for hill areas and that DAERA was wrong to decide to end the scheme in 2018.
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What is the future for farm-scale AD in Northern Ireland?
However, before I go any further, existing AD plant owners need to be made aware of the fact that several on-farm AD plants in Northern Ireland, (built under Permitted Development) have been visited by NIEA and have been asked to provide a Waste Management License (WML). As part of the WML, ammonia modeling may be required and there could be an application fee. Farmers may need to consider these additional requirements and potential costs.
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Poultry farmers encouraged to attend NI Poultry Conference
Ulster Farmers’ Union poultry chairman Martyn Blair is encouraging members to attend a one day conference looking at the future of Northern Ireland’s poultry industry.
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Sheep conference date set for November
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, CAFRE, LMC, AFBI and NSA have confirmed arrangements for their ‘Efficient Lamb Production’ conference. This will take place on Wednesday 29th November at Greenmount from 10am to 4pm.
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Farmers can use reasonable excuse to spread slurry during closed period
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says that the wet weather has made it nearly impossible to spread slurry safely on many farms across Northern Ireland and farmers are understandably concerned as the closed period deadline approaches.
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UFU hold talk with U.S on future trade with the UK after Brexit
Ulster Farmers’ Union representatives travelled to the North American European Union (NAEU) congress in Washington D.C last week for discussions on future trading arrangements between the UK and the U.S after Brexit.
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Agricultural Crime spike in October - Be Vigilant.
In October 2016 PSNI recorded 66 incidents of agricultural crime which was 20 percent higher than any other month in 2016. Longer hours of darkness can present greater opportunities for criminal activity, particularly in remote areas.
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UFU calls for further debate on milk pricing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the dairy industry needs to debate innovative changes as to how farmers are paid for milk. Speaking after its recent dairy conference, the chairman of the UFU dairy committee, William Irvine, said there was a good case for looking at a payment system that rewarded farmers on the basis of the end product produced from their milk.
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