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Suckler Cow Scheme is legislated, says UFU
Suckler Cow Scheme is legislated, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union acknowledges the progression of the Suckler Cow Scheme into legislation, despite a delayed start from the originally proposed date of 1 January 2025. The scheme will now commence on 1 April 2025 and run for four..
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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.