UFU against Digital Tax Plans
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is opposing plans by HMRC to introduce digital only tax arrangements. It is consulting on its plans, but UFU deputy president, Ivor Ferguson says they would create too many...
View ArticleDairy Processors Wrong to Block Engagement, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has described as 'bizarre' the decision by Dairy UK (Northern Ireland) to block future engagement with the Ulster Farmers’ Union over its criticism of the failure of...
View ArticleGet it right, UFU president tells politicians
Ulster Farmers’ Union president, Barclay Bell, used his speech at the UFU's annual dinner to urge the prime minister and government officials to get it right for agriculture. This followed the...
View ArticleBrexit is a golden opportunity to improve regulations, say UK farming unions
Following the publication of the Great Repeal Bill White Paper yesterday, the UK’s four farming unions say that Brexit must be seen as an opportunity not just to ensure continuity but to deliver a...
View ArticleUK farming unions press for a common financial framework post Brexit
During the UK Farming Unions’ Brexit Summit, Presidents of the NFU, NFUS, NFU Cymru and the Ulster Farmers’ Union challenged the UK Farming Ministers to establish a well –funded, refreshed agricultural...
View ArticleUniversity of Birmingham recognised for excellence in cyber security research
The University of Birmingham has been recognised as an NCSC-EPSRC Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) for another five years. read more
View ArticleBristol University to play pivotal role in protecting the country from cyber...
The University of Bristol has once again been recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the EPSRC as an Academic Centre for Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). read more
View ArticleAnne Morrison wins the Belfast Telegraph Cup - UFU 2017 Annual Dinner
Ulster Farmers’ Union President Barclay Bell has said that he was delighted to welcome over 280 guests, including UFU members, key representatives from the agriculture industry and politicians to the...
View ArticleBrazilian controls need strengthened
Ulster Farmers’ Union, president, Barclay Bell says the European Commission’s response to the Brazilian meat scandal does not go far enough. He says tougher action is needed to protect European...
View ArticleUlster Farmers Union and Northern Ireland Environment Agency working together...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) aimed at building a stronger, more effective working relationship...
View ArticleUFU Launch Eating Healthy Local Food Schools Competition
The competition is open to all nursery, primary and special schools across Northern Ireland. This year pupils have been asked to put their creative skills to the test around the theme, ‘Eating Healthy...
View ArticleWestminster must recognise farming's contribution to economy
Ulster Farmers’ Union president, Barclay Bell says it is crucial politicians at Westminster fully understand the vital contribution farming makes to Northern Ireland’s economy, environment and wider...
View ArticleEnjoy local lamb this Easter
Ulster Famers’ Union deputy president Victor Chestnutt is encouraging consumers to choose local lamb this Easter for their family celebrations. read more
View ArticleClearer market signals needed for spring lamb
With new season lamb prices below cost of production for the third consecutive year, Ulster Farmers’ Union beef and lamb chairman, Crosby Cleland, says processors must bring more structure and...
View ArticleNew study ranks hazardous asteroid effects from least to most destructive
WASHINGTON, DC — If an asteroid struck Earth, which of its effects—scorching heat, flying debris, towering tsunamis—would claim the most lives? A new study has the answer: violent winds and shock waves...
View ArticleUFU members involved in healthy horticulture at Balmoral Show
We have all heard the five-a-day message about how fruit and vegetables can benefit our health. Why not come along to the Horticulture Forum’s marquee, in the Healthy Horticulture zone at Balmoral...
View ArticleN.I. Beef Week - Meet the farmer, Roberta Simmons
Northern Ireland Beef Week is a great opportunity to highlight those working in the industry to deliver a quality product. Today’s focus is on Roberta Simmons. By her own admission, she does not live...
View ArticleGame on! UQ students tackle corruption in sport
Match-fixing, doping, organised crime and player contracts are the kind of curve balls that will be pitched in a new course offered by The University of Queensland’s TC Beirne School of Law. read more
View ArticleLisburn Grower Wins 2017 Spring Barley Competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union along with the sponsors Syngenta, sponsors of the UFU Spring Barley Cereal Competition, have again paid recognition to the first class growers here in Northern Ireland. read more
View ArticleUrgent need to implement Agri-Food Strategy Board initiatives now, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned the Agri Food Strategy Board (AFSB) not to allow the lack of a minister and Executive at Stormont to be a roadblock to pursuing its vision for the future of...
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