The Ulster Farmers’ Union is pleased to announce the launch of its 2018 charity calendar, which has been produced to help mark 100th anniversary of the organisation. At least £5 from each calendar sold will go towards helping the UFU reach its goal to raise £100,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
UFU launch centenary charity calendar to support Air Ambulance NI
UFU members avail of rural crime services
Rural crime continues to be an important issue for the Ulster Farmers’ Union and members can take advantage of a range of offers to help protect property, machinery and livestock from thieves.
Meet us at the marts getting a great response, says UFU
Since September, the Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is getting a great response from farmers to its new initiative ‘Meet us at the mart.’ Launched at Ballymena mart in September, the UFU has visited 13 Mart locations across six weeks to connect with members that they might not have seen otherwise, and to reach out to new members.
CALENDRIER du 30 octobre au 12 novembre 2017
Belfast court decision to overturn PSNI refusal to investigate torture welcomed
Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by the High Court in Belfast on 27 October 2017 to overturn a decision by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PNSI) not to take further steps to identify and prosecute those responsible for the torture of the 'Hooded Men'.
Farmers playing their part in the fight against antibiotic resistance, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it’s a major achievement for the agriculture industry to have reduced antibiotic usage in livestock by 27 per cent, as well as record low sales in 2016, two years ahead of a government target. UFU deputy president Victor Chestnutt says, “This is a good news story and shows that farmers are fully committed to playing their part in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
UFU comment on advance CAP payments
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says advance CAP payments will be a big relief for many farmers facing cash flow problems. It says officials at DAERA deserve credit for getting 94 per cent of farmers paid within two weeks of the date for payments allowed by Brussels.
Northern Ireland in midst of hate crime epidemic, says Amnesty
Northern Ireland appears to be "in the midst of a hate crime epidemic" after a series of racist hate crimes were reported in recent weeks, said Amnesty International.
Farmers work celebrated at international climate conference
Twenty-three livestock farmers are showcased in a brochure, British Livestock and Climate Change: Beyond Meat and Methane, highlighting how the agricultural sector is tackling climate change.
Traders must heed situation on the ground, says UFU
With one of the most difficult years in terms of weather continuing to take its toll on local farmers, the Ulster Farmers’ Union have called upon dairy traders to take heed of the warning signs coming out from industry sources as we head into the winter months.
UFU respond to tractor MOT testing proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is extremely concerned by proposals from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to extend MOT testing to large tractors with design speeds of over 40km/h and used for transporting goods on a commercial basis. This would ultimately affect Fastrac’s used by agri-contractors involved in jobs such as the haulage of silage.
Mercosur beef quotas are reckless, says UFU
The UFU says any inclusion of beef quotas within the Mercosur trade negotiations will be a reckless decision. The comments were made after a Mercosur trade event hosted by Jim Nicholson MEP in the European Parliament.
Councillor proposes silent reflection in place of council prayers
A councillor in Ards and North Down, in Northern Ireland, has proposed replacing prayers at council meetings with a moment of silent reflection.
European Commission appoints new Head of Representation in Slovakia
Mr Ladislav Miko has been appointed the new Head of the Commission's Representation in Bratislava.
Vacancy: Membership Development Officer
The UFU currently have 25 Groups across Northern Ireland, helping to deal with over 11,500 members. This role is based at 475 Antrim Road; however extensive travel across NI will be required.
Farmers encouraged to attend fodder meetings
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging farmers concerned about winter feeding to attend CAFRE workshops to help them prepare for the months ahead.
Potato farmers experiencing one of the worst harvests ever.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says potato farmers are experiencing one of the worst harvests in living memory.
Milk Pricing in Northern Ireland Can local dairy farmers take charge of their own destiny?
Cows’ milk consists of c.87.5 percent water and c.12.5 percent dry substance (including components such as butter fat and protein). The key is attaching value to the dry substance which is suspended or dissolved in the water. In our example we will consider butter fat. When the base price of milk rises and remains high, volumes inevitably increase, where farmers are chasing litres rather than butter fat, when no incentive exists. Instead, the increased volume of milk will need to be processed, leading to downward pressure on price in the event of any imbalance of supply and demand.
Back the air ambulance buy UFU calendar at a Fane Valley Store
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed Fane Valley support for its big push to raise £100,000 for the air ambulance service. Part of that drive is its centenary charity calendars and these are now available in 15 Fane Valley Stores across Northern Ireland. UFU president, Barclay Bell, says he is delighted to have the support of the Fane Valley Stores to help the UFU reach its goal.
Wake up to Mercosur threat
Ulster Farmers’ Union president, Barclay Bell, says UK politicians and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) need to wake up to the threat of the Mercosur trade negotiations on European food safety, animal welfare and the environment. He made the comments in the wake of reports that the European Commission is set to increase its beef quota offer to the Mercosur states.