Atlantic Councils Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge returns to London for its...
WASHINGTON, DC – December 4, 2019 – The Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative is hosting the third annual Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in London on February 17-18, 2020. The competition will...
View ArticleThe Political Studies Association (PSA) Promoting the Global Study of Politics
Last week, Boris Johnson was noticeably absent from a key campaign stop in the UK’s general election race, choosing to snub a Channel 4 leaders’ debate. The Prime Minister has form in this. He...
View ArticleCAFRE KTT Event Managing ewes post tupping to lambing
To raise awareness of some of the practical steps that farmers can take, the Ulster Farmers’ Union are encouraging members to attend CAFRE’s ‘managing ewes post tupping to lambing’. The event will...
View ArticleNew Commission is confirmed by European Parliament
The new Commission was approved by the European Parliament with 461 votes in favour, 157 against and 89 abstentions on 27th November. Many of the abstentions came from the Green MEPs, who declared they...
View ArticleProcessors failing dairy farmers, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union's dairy chairman, Mervyn Gordon, has claimed that if the Winter Fair is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, processors have made it a frustrating 12 months for...
View ArticleTiVo Chooses SpotX for Monetization of Ad-Supported CTV Inventory on TiVo+...
NEW YORK — December 11, 2019 – TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO), the company that brings entertainment together to make it easy for consumers to find, watch, and enjoy, today announced a new partnership with...
View ArticleCommodity watch - BVD eradication update
Over recent months, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has continued with efforts to speed up the eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) from Northern Ireland. Broadly speaking, efforts made by the...
View ArticleUFU silage competition deadline approaching
The deadline for registering your interest for the 28th annual UFU silage competition is fast approaching. The annual UFU silage competition, sponsored by United Feeds, aims to find Northern Ireland’s...
View ArticleThe NOW Group brings the JAM card to Ireland with assistance from...
NOW Group was assisted by InterTradeIreland’s Acumen programme to expand the reach of the JAM Card cross-border, where it is proving to be very popular.read more
View ArticleThe Consumer Council shortlisted for two UK Complaints Handling Awards
The Consumer Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Complaints Handling Awards 2020, which recognise and reward outstanding achievement in complaint handling across the UK.read more
View ArticleUFU appalled by EFS delay
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is furious following the announcement by DAERA that applications to the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS), will endure a review on the mouth of Christmas which is totally...
View ArticleUFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is reminding all dogs owners who are visiting the countryside this festive season, to ensure they have their pet under control at all times.read more
View ArticleTribunal judges divided on MI5 secret approvals for serious crime
Five judges of the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal have given a divided ruling over a secret MI5 policy allowing security service agents to commit serious crimes on UK soil. The judges decided 3-2...
View ArticleAgriculture has taken a financial hit, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says the Northern Ireland agriculture industry has taken a significant financial hit in the past year with virtually all farm commodities seeing a decrease on average...
View ArticleCaution needed as spreading slurry period commences, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is reminding members to be cautious as the open period for spreading slurry commences. The much-needed work of the Health Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) and Farm...
View ArticleUFU dairy committee have constructive meeting with NI dairy processors
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) policy committee has met with leading dairy companies Dale Farm, Glanbia Cheese and Lakeland, to discuss a range of issues facing the sector.read more
View ArticleTurkey Season Changes for 2020
South Carolina turkey hunters need to be aware of several changes going into effect this season that impact season dates, bag limits and tag fees. These changes are a result of legislation passed by...
View ArticleConsumer Parliament: Fermanagh and Omagh residents raise important local issues
The Consumer Council held its first regional Consumer Parliament in Enniskillen on 7 February. The event gave consumers the opportunity to discuss and debate local issues such as local public transport...
View ArticleConsumer Parliament: North Coast residents raise important local issues
The Consumer Council held its regional Consumer Parliament in Coleraine Town Hall on 11 February. The event gave consumers the opportunity to discuss and debate local issues such as local bus and rail...
View ArticleAgriculture Bill upholds continuation of support following EU exit
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) welcomes the provision within the Agriculture Bill regarding the legal basis for the continuation of support at UK and regional levels, following the UK’s departure from...
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