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UFU highlights impact of sustained rainfall on safe slurry spreading
UFU highlights impact of sustained rainfall on safe slurry spreading
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall, which has left ground conditions unsuitable for the safe spreading of slurry across many parts of Northern Ireland. The prolonged wet weather..
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UFU MPI (18 December to present)
Serving its members by promoting and supporting a vibrant and sustainable rural economy where agriculture is secure and pivotal to its future.
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.