EP Brexit coordinator to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland
On a fact-finding mission to Belfast, the border area and Dublin, EP coordinator for Brexit, Guy Verhofstadt will meet with political leaders. read more
View ArticleIreland 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. read more
View ArticleTB 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...
View ArticleUFU 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...
View ArticlePoultry 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. read more
View ArticleUFU 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...
View ArticleDelta 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...
View ArticleJob 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. read more
View ArticleJob Opportunity - Policy Officer (Maternity Cover)
The Ulster Farmers Union is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer based out of our Head Office in Belfast. read more
View ArticleUFU 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...
View ArticleUFU 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...
View ArticleDebate 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....
View ArticleANC 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticlePoultry 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. read more
View ArticleSheep 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...
View ArticleFarmers 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...
View ArticleUFU 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...
View ArticleAgricultural 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...
View ArticleUFU 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...
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