N.Ireland
Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers
Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows. Ulster...
Ulster Farmers Union
N.Ireland
UFU schools’ competition urges support of local NI produce
The Ulster Farmers’ Union’s (UFU) schools’ competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland. The ‘supporting...
N.Ireland
UFU: 2023 was a ‘turbulent year’ for farmers
The last 12 months have been “one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record” for farmers, according to the...
N.Ireland
DAERA and NIEA look ‘totally incompetent’ on ammonia advice issue – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look “totally...
Agri-Business
UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it opposes advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to cut livestock numbers...
N.Ireland
UFU ‘challenging’ the introduction of new Red Tractor environment module
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is “challenging” the governance behind the development of a new environment module...
N.Ireland
UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) said it has contacted the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the...
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...
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
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
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 urges caution as bird flu threat increases in NI
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging bird keepers to be extra cautious and to heighten biosecurity due to an...
N.Ireland
Farmers’ help sought in NI wildfire prevention
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations for the help...
Agri-Business
UFU calls on DAERA to make use of bTB control measures
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to capitalise on...
Agri-Business
Feed and fertiliser savings must be passed to farmers – MLA
Animal feed and fertiliser importers have been urged to pass on any savings to farmers who are continuing to “grapple...
N.Ireland
Farm safety needs to be prioritised in lead up to summer
Calls have been made for increased farm safety and vigilance in the run up to silage season and summer 2023....
N.Ireland
Farmers ‘cannot continue to tolerate’ livestock worrying – UFU
Deputy president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), William Irvine, has said that farmers “cannot continue to tolerate” instances of...
N.Ireland
New scholarship for Ballymena adults to study at CAFRE for free
Adults in the Ballymena area of Co. Antrim have a new opportunity to study agriculture-related courses at the College of...
