N.Ireland
NI farmers to highlight post-Brexit concerns to Westminster
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) will travel to Westminster in March in an effort to highlight concerns surrounding food imports...
UFU
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Beef
UFU members 'outraged' over vegan ads on bus
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that some of its members are “outraged” over vegan ads appearing on Translink buses...
N.Ireland
How to Steal Pigs: Unions call for Channel 4 to pass information to police
UK farming unions have called for the makers of Channel 4 documentary ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence People’ to...
N.Ireland
2019: The year that was for Northern Ireland farming
2019 hasn’t been particularly kind to our farmers in the North, with many ending the year feeling no better off, if...
Rural Life
UFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they...
Agri Politics
General Election: A farming perspective on this morning's results
The British electorate sent a clear message on Brexit with a landslide victory for Boris Johnston’s Government. But could a...
Agri-Business
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...
Agri-Business
Land mobility: Calls for tax relief to support scheme in NI
Northern Ireland’s Land Mobility manager has called for tax relief similar to the Republic of Ireland to encourage landowners to...
Beef
427 BVD positive cattle recorded in Northern Ireland in November
As many as 427 BVD positive animals have been retained across 283 Northern Ireland herds, despite mounting pressure to rid farms of...
Beef
427 BVD positive cattle recorded in Northern Ireland in November
As many as 427 BVD positive animals have been retained across 283 Northern Ireland herds, despite mounting pressure to rid farms of...
Agri-Business
NI beef farmers encouraged to negotiate on prices
Beef farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to negotiate with processors to gain a higher base price as abattoirs...
Agri-Business
NI beef farmers encouraged to negotiate on prices
Beef farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to negotiate with processors to gain a higher base price as abattoirs...
Agri-Business
Government urged to match Scots Women in Ag funding in NI
Calls have been made for the UK Government to step in to match Scottish Government funding earmarked to support females...
Rural Life
Women in Ag: It's your business, be passionate and don't be shrinking violets
Attendees at the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s sold-out Women in Agriculture conference were urged not to be “shrinking violets” and to...
N.Ireland
Sheep Conference 2019: ‘Future-Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ starts today
Northern Ireland’s ‘Future-Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ conference is set to take place this Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3....
Beef
NI suckler beef calf registrations fall 17,000 in 2 years
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned it is “deeply concerned” as the latest industry figures show a 17,000 drop in...
