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Harry Sinclair reflects on farm safety legacy this Farm Safety Week
Harry Sinclair reflects on farm safety legacy this Farm Safety Week
Harry Sinclair led the Ulster Farmers’ Union through many landmark industry issues, including the divisive CAP reform and its movement from historic payment to flat rate, as well as the disruption brought by unpredictable weather conditions in Northern Ireland. During..
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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.