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...
UFU
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...
N.Ireland
Farmers raise £200,000 for Air Ambulance charity
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has smashed its centenary year fundraising target by raising a whopping £200,000 for Air Ambulance Northern...
N.Ireland
PM in Belfast: UFU warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for industry
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has used a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May to warn of the “catastrophic consequences” a ‘no-deal’...
Agri-Business
Farm incomes a ‘wake-up call’ on the need for decisions
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said the dramatic drop in Northern Ireland farm incomes in 2018 is “disappointing”; however, added...
Agri-Business
Commons votes have 'done little' to provide Brexit certainty
UK farm union leaders have warned they are still ‘hugely concerned’ about how Brexit will play out following a series...
N.Ireland
‘Scale of defeat has sent a clear signal’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU), has responded to the vote on the Brexit withdrawal agreement, saying the result was expected,...
N.Ireland
NI pork producers invited to an evening with Red Tractor
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, along with Red Tractor, is putting together an open event to promote the scheme’s work in...
Agri-Business
UK farming industry urges MPs to take action to avoid 'no-deal' Brexit
Four of the main UK farming unions have today urged MPs to take steps for the UK to avoid a...
N.Ireland
UFU: Be aware of ‘healthy eating’ advice from activists
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is warning consumers to be aware of “misleading, sometimes incorrect” advice from activist groups on...
Environment
UFU: ‘Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia’
Genuine working partnerships must be at the heart of any plans to tackle ammonia in Northern Ireland, according to the...
Environment
UFU: 'Genuine partnerships needed to tackle ammonia'
Genuine working partnerships must be at the heart of any plans to tackle ammonia in Northern Ireland, according to the...
Agri-Business
BVD rates fall 25% in Northern Ireland
The number of individual Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases in Northern Ireland has fallen by 25% in less than two years,...
