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UFU welcome proposed changes to Northern Ireland Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme
UFU welcome proposed changes to Northern Ireland Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) have written to Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) welcoming the opportunity to respond to the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS) consultation, stating that the proposed changes will help support the continued..
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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.