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Thursday, 14 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for slaughter when there are plenty… Read More
Thursday, 14 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for slaughter when there are plenty… Read MoreThursday, 14 February, 2019
Article At present the Department of Education are carrying out a review of the current Home to School Transport arrangements… Read MoreTuesday, 12 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has called for a drive to promote the quality of beef from suckler herds. Beef and lamb chairman, Sam Chesney,… Read MoreMonday, 11 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has launched a new version of its weekly bulletin for members. Its president, Ivor Ferguson, says the aim is… Read MoreSaturday, 9 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has smashed its centenary year fundraising target by raising £200,000 for the charity, Air Ambulance Northern… Read MoreThursday, 7 February, 2019
Title sponsor Bank of Ireland is continuing its support for Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, now in its 8th year. This Ulster Farmers’… Read MoreThursday, 7 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it believes the conclusions of a report on the RHI scheme tariffs will see farmers who entered the scheme for… Read MoreWednesday, 6 February, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has used a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May to again stress that a ‘no deal’ would have catastrophic… Read MoreThursday, 31 January, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the drop in farm incomes in 2018 is disappointing, but does not come as surprise. UFU president, Ivor Ferguson,… Read MoreWednesday, 30 January, 2019
Following a series of votes on a number of amendments in the House of Commons last night (29 January), Ulster Farmers’ Union president, Ivor… Read MoreWednesday, 30 January, 2019
Article The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling on the 8,000 farm businesses selected at random to complete and return the voluntary… Read MoreWednesday, 30 January, 2019
UFU Watch Commoidty Watch - Written By Policy Officer Dr Geoff Thompson Several members of the UFU’s Pork and Bacon committee… Read MoreTuesday, 29 January, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging farmers to get counting and join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) this winter. UFU deputy president,… Read MoreWednesday, 23 January, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is reminding farmers that by the end of January they must submit forms to NIEA showing the movement of organic manures… Read MoreWednesday, 23 January, 2019
Ulster Farmers’ Union, beef and lamb chairman, Sam Chesney, has warned that beef prices must strengthen, as farmers finishing cattle continue… Read MoreFriday, 18 January, 2019
Commodity Watch by UFU Environment & Rural Development Senior Policy Officer Aileen Lawson The Ulster Farmers’ Union… Read MoreFriday, 18 January, 2019
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has questioned the diet recommendations of a new report, published by the EAT-Lancet Commission, saying it ignores… Read MoreWednesday, 16 January, 2019
Commenting from Westminster on the House of Commons vote against the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement, Ulster Farmers’ Union… Read More
Ruth Irvine
Sam Chesney
UFU Member, Beef and Sheep farmer from Aughnacloy
