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UFU secures 2026 land certainty for A5 farmers
UFU secures 2026 land certainty for A5 farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for Infrastructure, Liz Kimmins MLA, that construction on the A5 Western Transport Corridor will not begin before 1 January 2027 in any event, providing much needed certainty for..
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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.