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UFU to give evidence at Westminster on energy and cost crisis
UFU to give evidence at Westminster on energy and cost crisis
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) President William Irvine will give evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster next week, as the Union intensifies its engagement with decision-makers on the growing pressures facing farm businesses. The evidence session, taking place..
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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.