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Tuesday 17 February, 2026
Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) calls on local farmers to get involved in transformative new livestock breeding strategy
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Tuesday 17 February, 2026
UFU renews call for responsible dog ownership as £152,000 worth of livestock killed or injured in NI dog attacks
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Friday 13 February, 2026
Farmers left in the dark on bluetongue as DAERA silence continues
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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.
