Beef
UK farming unions outline measures needed to address beef price crisis
The presidents of four of the main UK farming unions have met at the 100th Royal Welsh Show at Llanelwedd,...
UFU
Sheep
The threat of Brexit continues to hang over sheep sector in Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ivor Ferguson believes that Northern Ireland’s sheep sector is the one that will be most...
Beef
UFU calls for aid package similar to Irish deal
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a financial support package, similar to the €100 million beef fund for...
N.Ireland
UFU calls for DAERA to streamline cattle movement paperwork
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture (DAERA) to remove unnecessary bureaucracy from the cattle...
N.Ireland
UK unions take opposite stances over convergence money review
Two of the UK’s farming unions have set out different arguments for how the country’s convergence money should be spent....
Agri-Business
UK farming unions urge new MEPs to engage with farming communities
Four of the main UK farming union presidents are calling on the UK’s new MEPs to listen to the views...
Agri-Business
Farming unions lay out agenda for 'navigating change in Europe'
Farming unions in the UK have outlined their “agenda for the Future” in a joint document aimed at tackling issues...
Beef
Beef and Lamb prices must strengthen warns UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has told beef processors they must pay more for cattle to stem mounting losses on...
N.Ireland
'No-deal' could have immense impact on marts in Northern Ireland
A no-deal Brexit could be the tipping point that puts a number of livestock marts in Northern Ireland out of...
Agri-Business
UK unions reach out to European farmers on Brexit
UK farming unions are reaching out to their counterparts on the continent to seek support in avoiding a ‘no-deal’ Brexit....
Agri Politics
Politicians in line of fire at UFU annual dinner
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ivor Ferguson has derided Northern Ireland’s politicians for allowing the Stormont Executive and Assembly to...
N.Ireland
Moy Park announcement ‘Yet another blow to NI poultry producers’
The announcement by Moy Park to temporarily close its Ballymena processing plant and North Antrim Hatchery has been described as “yet...
N.Ireland
UFU celebrates top silage makers of 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has recently recognised Northern Ireland’s top silage makers of 2018. This year’s competition saw a record...
N.Ireland
UFU launches ‘Dig In!’ schools’ competition
Schools across Northern Ireland are being challenged to “Dig In!” to life on the farm by putting their creative skills...
Agri-Business
Temporary tariffs ignite cheap food fears in Northern Ireland
An industry supergroup representing primary and secondary food and drink producers in Northern Ireland has warned a ‘no-deal’ Brexit under the...
Agri Politics
Farming unions urge MPs to reject 'no-deal' following Meaningful Vote defeat
Following the Prime Minister’s defeat on her Brexit deal in the House of Commons, the presidents of four of the...
N.Ireland
UFU launches rural crime survey
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is asking its members to complete a short survey in order to gain an insight into...
Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
