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Rising costs leave farmers fighting to stay viable, UFU survey reveals
Rising costs leave farmers fighting to stay viable, UFU survey reveals
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe financial pressure production costs are placing on Northern Ireland's farming industry, with 72.6% of respondents to its recent membership research identifying high input costs as a barrier to investing in their..
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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.