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Friday, 7 December, 2018
UFU MPI Latest UFU MPI: 27.47ppl (up from 27.31ppl) – Dutch Dairy Commodity Prices showed continued… Read More
Friday, 7 December, 2018
Commodity Watch by Chris Osborne, UFU Senior Policy Officer It is nearly 5 years ago since Down District Farmers for Renewable… Read MoreFriday, 7 December, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the discovery of Bluetongue in a heifer imported from France to Northern Ireland is a serious concern for farmers.… Read MoreFriday, 7 December, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has challenged the suggestion that dairy markets could face a downturn over the coming weeks. Its dairy policy chairman,… Read MoreThursday, 6 December, 2018
As the Christmas break approaches the Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging people bringing dogs into the countryside to behave responsibly by making… Read MoreThursday, 6 December, 2018
The Ulster Farmers Union is encouraging farmers to make use of DAERA’s telephone system and register cattle purchased at a livestock market via… Read MoreWednesday, 5 December, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says farmers are to be commended for their efforts to reduce BVD in herds across Northern Ireland. UFU deputy president,… Read MoreFriday, 30 November, 2018
Commodity watch by Aileen Lawson, senior policy officer In the last two years, ammonia emissions from agriculture has become… Read MoreThursday, 29 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union leadership team have met with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss and clarify the UK’s draft withdrawal agreement… Read MoreWednesday, 28 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says genuine working partnerships between farmers, government, environmental groups, and researchers must be at the… Read MoreWednesday, 28 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says farmers are fed up with bovine TB and it is time to robustly tackle all factors, including wildlife, that contribute… Read MoreMonday, 26 November, 2018
Joint statement on behalf of Ulster Farmers' Union, NFU Scotland, NFU England and NFU Cymru The four UK farming unions… Read MoreFriday, 23 November, 2018
Commodity Watch by Beef & Lamb and Hill Farming Policy Officer: Daryl McLaughlin Industry representatives have come together… Read MoreThursday, 22 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has responded to reports that LacPatrick producers will not be paid their promised bonus this month. UFU President… Read MoreThursday, 22 November, 2018
The UFU along with CAFRE, LMC, AFBI and NBA held a ‘Healthy Cattle, Healthy Profits’ conference on Wednesday, 21 November at CAFRE’S… Read MoreWednesday, 21 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says DAERA’s tougher stance against individuals undermining the efforts of the entire industry to eradicate BVD… Read MoreTuesday, 20 November, 2018
Joint statement on behalf of Ulster Farmers' Union, NFU Scotland, NFU England and NFU Cymru Following the publication… Read MoreFriday, 16 November, 2018
Commodity Watch by UFU Policy Officer Dr Geoff Thompson Livestock importers are being urged to think carefully before importing… Read MoreThursday, 15 November, 2018
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the news that 97 per cent of farmers have received an advance CAP payment is welcome and will help with farm business… Read More
Ruth Irvine
Sam Chesney
UFU Member, Beef and Sheep farmer from Aughnacloy
