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UFU responds to progress on Just Transition Commission and urges realism and fairness for farmers
UFU responds to progress on Just Transition Commission and urges realism and fairness for farmers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has responded to DAERA progress on draft regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission, stressing that any transition must be grounded in realism, fairness and what is genuinely achievable for farmers. The UFU also welcomes confirmation..
NewsServing 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.