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UFU encourages members to report Farming with Nature Transition Scheme issues
UFU encourages members to report Farming with Nature Transition Scheme issues
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is asking members experiencing difficulties with the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme application process to contact the Union so that issues can be formally raised with DAERA. As applications for Year 2 of the scheme..
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UFU champions farm safety across Northern Ireland this Farm Safety Week
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.