N.Ireland
UFU warns against stock devaluations for TB reactor cattle
Proposals put forward by the Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to cut stock valuations for TB reactor cattle...
UFU
Agri-Business
UFU partners with AFBI and AgriSearch for NI farming webinars
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it will join forces with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and...
N.Ireland
UFU to address livestock movements in Windsor Framework at House of Lords
The House of Lords is holding a evidence session today (Wednesday, September 13) to hear from business representatives about how...
N.Ireland
Farm organisations urge NI farmers to give views on carbon budget
Farming organisations are encouraging farmers to attend one of the upcoming public consultations on Northern Ireland’s future carbon budget. The...
N.Ireland
Teemore Engineering celebrates anniversary supplying farmers
Teemore Engineering is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (Thursday, August 24) with an event attended by farming and business leaders...
N.Ireland
UFU worried about farmers meeting soil health scheme deadline
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned farmers that they are at risk of losing future farm payments if they...
Agri-Business
‘Relentless pressure’ from processors is unacceptable – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the “relentless pressure” put on farmers from processors over the last number of...
N.Ireland
NI groups welcome progress on all-island PGI for grass-fed beef
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed this week’s news that the introduction of an all-island protected geographical indication (PGI)...
N.Ireland
BPS payments in NI to commence on September 1
Payments to Northern Irish farmers under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will commence on September 1, the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
NI farmers must remain vigilant amid rise in rural crime – MLA
Farmers and those living in rural areas across Northern Ireland must remain vigilant and take extra safety precautions following an...
Agri-Business
NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle inspections that will be taking...
N.Ireland
New venue unveiled for Fermanagh County Show
The historic Castle Irvine Estate will be the new host for the 2023 Fermanagh County Show later this month. The...
N.Ireland
North’s poultry sector on full biosecurity alert
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) chief executive, Wesley Aston, is advising all poultry farmers in Northern Ireland to maintain the highest...
N.Ireland
Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its...
N.Ireland
Record livestock entries at Clogher Valley Show
There was a record number of livestock entries at the Clogher Valley Show which took place yesterday (Wednesday, July 26)....
N.Ireland
DAERA call for air pollution evidence ‘extremely concerning’ – UFU
A formal call for evidence on air pollution by Northern Ireland’s Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is...
N.Ireland
Gap in milk price ‘unsustainable’ – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that the price Northern Ireland’s dairy farmers are receiving for their milk is...
N.Ireland
UFU warns about GPS theft after four farm robberies
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging farmers to be “extra vigilant” of rural theft after reports of GPS equipment...
