N.Ireland
UFU proposes drive-in AGM and presidential election
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is proposing to hold a drive-in annual general meeting so that it can elect its...
UFU
Agri-Business
Farming unions warn UK Global Tariffs could be 'negotiated away'
The UK’s farming unions have welcomed the government’s Global Tariff announcement as a “step in the right direction” but warned that...
N.Ireland
NI farmers show their appreciation to the NHS with local produce
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have showed their support for the NHS by providing frontline workers with locally-produced food...
Agri-Business
MPs urged to speak up for food and farming during crucial Agriculture Bill debate
A coalition of 26 British farming, environmental and animal welfare organisations have written to all 650 MPs urging them to...
Environment
Calls for councils to reopen recycling centres as fly-tipping continues
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on councils to reopen recycling centres, with incidences of fly-tipping said to be...
Agri-Business
NI processor refuses to rule out further Polish beef imports
The Ballymena firm revealed to have imported beef from Poland for sale in Northern Ireland butcher’s shops has refused to...
Agri-Business
Polish beef imported for sale in Northern Ireland as prices fall further
Another Northern Ireland processor, Doherty & Gray, has been accused of importing tonnes of Polish beef for sale locally. It...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to reduce risks as Northern Ireland’s Air Ambulance is grounded
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to take extra measures to reduce their risk of an accident while working....
N.Ireland
UFU presidential officeholders to maintain current positions
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Executive Committee has agreed that the organisation’s current presidential team will remain in office for...
Agri-Business
Retailers slammed for importing 400t of Polish meat during Covid-19 boom
Angered producers have accused a major beef processor and two retailers of “underhand tactics” amid revelations the firm has imported...
Agri-Business
Farmers asked to safeguard agri contractors during pandemic
Farmers have been asked to do what they can to protect agricultural contractors as UK Government implements stricter ‘stay at...
Beef
Beef support is at the top of UFU agenda
Securing a sustainable support package for Northern Ireland’s beef sector remains a priority for the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), according...
Agri-Business
UFU suspend meetings ‘for the safety of members and staff’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has suspended all internal meetings due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, with immediate effect. The...
Rural Life
Open Farm Weekend: Reconnecting the public with NI farmers and produce
Open Farm Weekend has announced that Bank of Ireland (BOI) is continuing its title sponsorship of the province-wide agri-food initiative....
Dairy
75% of northern farmers ‘not happy’ with milk price – survey
Over 75% of Northern Ireland’s dairy farmers are “not happy” with the milk price they are receiving, according to a...
Dairy
How did Northern Irish milk prices fare in December?
As processors south of the border prepare to reveal their milk prices for the month of January, we take a...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers hold ‘encouraging’ first meeting with new minister
Members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) have held an “encouraging” first meeting with the newly appointed agriculture minister in...
Agri-Business
60 agri and environment groups call for PM to protect UK food standards
Over 60 farm and environmental groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for UK food standards...
