N.Ireland
UFU has written to Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Stephen Morgan calling for action on beef imports and labelling.
UFU is urging members to know the signs of prostate cancer and seek medical advice if concerned, following Jeremy Clarkson’s diagnosis.
Environment
A lack of funding/government incentives were the "biggest barriers" to the uptake of peatland restoration among Northern Ireland farmers.
UFU has warned that proposed changes to financial support for slaughterhouses would “place further pressure on NI family farms”.
The UFU has highlighted the importance of expanding the availability of GCSE Agriculture across schools to Minister for Education Paul Givan.
NI beef producers must be allowed to achieve ongoing realistic levels of economic sustainability, a senior academic manager has stressed.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its 'Where is your beef from?' campaign to coincide with the FIFA World Cup.
Sofina Foods has confirmed that a “small number” of Northern Ireland pig supply contracts will not be renewed at the end of this year.
Beef
The increased use of obesity medications can be a good news story for the red meat industries, a beef conference has heard today.
UFU is seeking an urgent meeting with Minister Andrew Muir to discuss “uncertainty” facing a number of Northern Ireland pig producers.
UFU met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week to discuss 'the future of Northern Ireland pig producers'.
There is a “shared recognition” across UK farming groups that cereal and arable producers need “practical, clear policies”.
Beef processors have “moved too far and too fast in cutting prices”, according to UFU beef and lamb chair, Brendan Kelly.
Representatives of UFU are to meet with the management of Sofina Foods in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on Thursday, June 4.
UFU and Ulster Wildlife have launched a peatland restoration trial using locally sourced wool on Slievenanee Mountain in the Antrim Hills.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has highlighted the growing value and sustainability of wool and the potential in the wool market.
Newly appointed Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, John McLenaghan has referenced his priorities for agriculture in Northern Ireland.
The UK government’s decision to extend the 5p fuel duty cut and temporarily reduce red diesel duties is “a positive step”, the UFU said
A beef conference and farm visit will be held at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus next month.
The UFU has warned that Northern Ireland’s beef industry is facing a ‘perfect storm’ as factory prices continue to spiral downwards.
John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in Northern Ireland.
William Irvine can look back on his six years as an Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) office bearer with tremendous satisfaction.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced its newly elected leadership team today (April 30) following its annual general meeting.
