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Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming industry
Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming industry
From his roots on a small beef and sheep farm in Co. Armagh, Wesley Aston began a career with the Ulster Farmers’ Union which has spanned more than three decades of profound change across the industry. This week, the outgoing..
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.