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’...
UFU
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,...
Dairy
UK farming unions urge dairy farmers to speak up for fair contract terms
Four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to make their voices heard and speak up for a more effective and...
Dairy
UFU expresses concern at LacPatrick pricing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to reports that LacPatrick producers will not be paid their promised bonus this...
Sheep
Calls for tougher legislation following spate of dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is disappointed that another farming family has been left to deal with the aftermath...
Agri-Business
97% of Advance Direct Payments completed in Northern Ireland
Payments totalling £190 million have been made to almost 23,300 Northern Ireland farm businesses ahead of schedule. The figure confirmed by the...
Beef
Conference to focus on improving profitability in beef production
Industry representatives have come together to arrange a conference ‘Healthy Cattle, Healthy Profits’ looking at ways to improve profitability in...
Agri-Business
Live exports 'integral' to Northern Ireland farming, UFU warns
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned the live export of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry is an “integral” part of...
N.Ireland
Farming union urges politicians to back radical livestock worrying proposals
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on local politicians to back proposals, recommended by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC),...
Agri-Business
UFU among 21 NI industry bodies writing to May over Brexit labour concerns
Farming organisations are among a group of 21 Northern Ireland business organisations who have penned a letter to the Prime...
