Sheffield scientists leading the fight against coronavirus join national...
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have joined a new research consortium backed by the UK government to help fight coronavirus (COVID-19) £20 million investment will allow scientists and...
View ArticleHeightened COVID-19 measures causing concern for UFU members
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) rural affairs chair says the heightened restrictions that have been put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), is causing major worry among farming families...
View ArticleUFU secure TB testing relaxation for vulnerable farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says DAERA have confirmed that farmers do not have to carry out tuberculosis (TB) testing during the COVID-19 outbreak if they have health concerns. In the last number...
View ArticleUFU respond to EFRA food supply during COVID-19 consultation
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have submitted evidence to the inquiry by the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee regarding the UK’s food supply during the...
View ArticleUFU encourages farmers who require seasonal or additional labour to advertise...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says farmers who require additional labour should register with Employers Online www.employersonlineni.com and have their vacancies posted to JobCentre Online (JCOL) on...
View ArticleTour facilitates discussions about how Europeans are part of communities in...
Citizens’ rights campaigners working to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK have carried out a tour of the four nations to meet community leaders and emphasise the role EU citizens play in UK...
View ArticleHuman Rights: A Media Guide to the new UN independent experts (2020)
Human Rights: A Media Guide to the new UN independent experts (2020) GENEVA (8 May 2020) – The United Nations Human Rights Council appointed in March, at its 43d session, 12 new independent experts to...
View ArticleThreat against two Northern Ireland journalists condemned
Amnesty International has condemned a threat made against journalists at two Sunday newspapers in Northern Ireland, reportedly made by the South East Antrim Ulster Defence Association, and called for...
View ArticleNIE Networks and The Consumer Council remind the public to be safe on the...
NIE Networks and The Consumer Council are reminding the public to stay safe and guard against bogus callers on the doorstep. There are concerns that bogus callers may take the coronavirus pandemic as...
View ArticleUFU continue to push for beef and sheep support
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have been labouring intensively to secure support for the beef and sheep meat sectors. Discussions with stakeholders and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
View ArticleCOVID-19 emphasises the need to safeguard food security for the future
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says farmers will do everything in their power to help steer the country through these difficult times by continuing to produce high-quality food to feed the nation....
View ArticleUFU unite with industries to protect local food production
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) were involved in a huge coalition of farming, environmental and animal welfare organisations, led by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). A collaborative letter was...
View ArticleUFU comment on the House of Commons Agriculture Bill debate
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is bitterly disappointed with the outcome of the House of Commons Agriculture Bill debate. MPs rejected the proposed amendment to the bill that would ensure food...
View ArticleUFU provide local food hampers for the NHS
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have showed their support for the National Health Service (NHS) by providing locally produced food hampers to frontline workers. Medical professionals have always...
View ArticleFarmers and social inclusion
With more rural dwellers and farmers also growing older, it is important that these members of society who often reside by themselves in isolated rural areas are provided with opportunities to maintain...
View ArticleCygilant Expands Globally with New Belfast Office
Company?s First European Security Operations Center Opens to Meet Global Demand for Affordable Cybersecurity.read more
View ArticleATLAS telescope discovers first-of-its-kind asteroid
We often think of asteroids and comets as distinct types of small bodies, but astronomers have discovered an increasing number of ?crossovers.? These objects initially appear to be asteroids, and later...
View ArticleWorld Bee Day roundup
On 20 May, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) alongside organisations across the world, celebrated World Bee Day. The aim of this annual occurrence is to raise awareness of the importance of bees and...
View ArticlePuppet Announces Puppetize Digital
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 25, 2020 ( ) -- Puppet, the industry standard for infrastructure automation, today announced Puppetize Digital, a virtual version of its annual community and user conference, will...
View ArticleAMC Networks Acorn TV Acquires BBC One Detective Drama BLOODLANDS From Hat...
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