The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced the dates for its annual January roadshow meetings to highlight the main issues currently facing farmers in Northern Ireland.
The series of six meetings is due to begin in the middle of next month in Co. Tyrone.
The full schedule of roadshow meetings, all of which commence at 8:00p.m, is as follows:
- Monday, January 13: Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh, Co. Tyrone;
- Wednesday, January 15: Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, Co. Armagh;
- Monday, 20 January: Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh;
- Thursday, January 23: La Mon, Comber, Co. Down;
- Monday, January 27: The Lodge, Coleraine, Co. Derry;
- Wednesday, January 29: Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.
UFU president William Irvine said that the farm organisation is looking forward to meeting face to face with our members across Northern Ireland at our presidents’ roadshows.
“The potential and importance of UK farming and food production is substantial going forward. However, there will be challenges along the way too,” he said.
“At the roadshows we will discuss the key issues that are impacting farmers from inheritance tax changes, bovine tuberculosis (TB), planning issues, farmgate prices, production costs, future agriculture policy and tackling climate change.
“The meetings will be as open as possible so that members can ask questions and make their opinions known.
“Every farmer can make a positive contribution, helping us to overcome the challenges we face and shaping the future of the farming industry.
“With the guidance and support of our membership, we will continue to lobby to achieve the best outcomes for our farming families so they can continue to produce food profitably and sustainably,” Irvine said.
