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Farm investment grinding to a halt as 84% scale back, delay or cancel plans
Farm investment grinding to a halt as 84% scale back, delay or cancel plans
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that essential improvements to Northern Ireland’s farms are being put on hold, with new research findings revealing that 84% of respondents have reduced, postponed or cancelled investment, or proceeded at a reduced scale,..
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Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is the largest democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in Northern Ireland. It’s central objective is to promote their interests both at home and abroad through professional lobbying. Today, the UFU has over 11,500 members.
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UFU grass roots members discuss policy issues at their local Group and County meetings. Representatives from these local areas then take members views to the Union’s central policy committees where these are discussed in more detail. Policies are then ratified at the UFU’s monthly executive committee meeting.