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UFU secures major changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farmers and farm workers
UFU secures major changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farmers and farm workers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has secured significant improvements to the Agricultural Wages Order, delivering a fairer and more practical framework for both farmers and farm workers across Northern Ireland. Following engagement through the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland,..
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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.