N.Ireland
Outlook for beef prices to remain extremely positive in 2025
Livestock and meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith has confirmed that the outlook for beef prices will remain strong...
UFU
N.Ireland
UFU webinars to focus on beef and lamb efficiency
Beef and lamb efficiency sets the theme of two webinars set to be held by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU),...
N.Ireland
‘Our futures are on the line’ – 6,000 attend UFU rally
“Anger. Uncertainty. Disappointment. Apprehension. Dread. Heartbreak. Those are just some of the emotions that everyone here tonight is feeling right...
Schemes
UFU: NI farmers urged to 'opt into beef scheme'
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to opt into the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme, which is part of...
N.Ireland
Bovine TB tops the agenda in meeting between UFU and DUP
MP Carla Lockhart and Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) party colleague and member of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, Michelle McIlveen,...
N.Ireland
Lack of farming awareness can ‘impact a buyer’s choices’- UFU
In an effort to raise awareness of sheep farming, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is promoting ‘Love Lamb Week’ which...
Agri-Business
Bluetongue is a 'serious threat' to NI farms - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned farmers in Northern Ireland that bluetongue vrius (BTV) is a “serious threat” to...
Dairy
Dairy processors urged to 'step up' for farmers - farm org
Processors have been urged by a major farming organisation to “step up and play their part” for dairy farmers in...
Agri-Business
UK farm assurance review survey will close at the end of the month
The survey as part of the independent review of the UK farm assurance system will close for responses at the...
N.Ireland
NI: GPS equipment being ‘targeted’ by thieves – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Friday, August 9) warned that GPS equipment on farm machinery in Northern Ireland...
Agri-Business
UFU claims no consultation on DAERA move to digital communication
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) “did not consult”...
Agri-Business
£46m NI Agri-Food Initiative is a ‘very positive development’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) is a “very positive development” for...
N.Ireland
Farm orgs query Tirlán on milk price paid to farmers in NI
Tirlán has been asked by farmer representatives to explain what it sees as a “differential” between the milk price paid...
N.Ireland
Legislation gives NI dairy farmers ‘power to challenge contracts’
Northern Ireland dairy farmers now have the power to challenge contracts via a third party if they believe their milk buyer...
Agri Politics
Farm assurance review calls for evidence from farmers
The lead commissioner of the independent review of the UK farm assurance system is calling for the views of farmers....
N.Ireland
Politicians cannot dismiss importance of farmers in NI – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said politicians cannot afford to dismiss the importance of farmers in Northern Ireland and...
N.Ireland
DAERA must ‘rethink’ transition to XI livestock tags – UFU
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) must “rethink” the transition period for the new XI livestock tags,...
N.Ireland
UK election is ‘the most important election in generations’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the next UK general election, which takes place on July 4, is the...
