UFU urges members to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines

Friday, 30 October, 2020

In support of the NHS and all our key workers, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging everyone within the farming community to #StayatHome if they can. When this is not possible and visits to farms are necessary, all social distancing guidance must be followed to slow down the spread of COVID-19.

Farm visits

The UFU urges all farm visitors to adhere to the protocols outlined below. Farmers/farm families should also uphold the two-metre social distancing rule at all times. This is vital during inspections when farm labourers are on site, during vet visits, or when milk and other products are being collected/distributed

• Wash hands on farm arrival and departure (if there are facilities to do so)
• Abide by social distancing advice – stay two metres apart from other individuals
• Wear gloves when collecting milk or delivering feed
• Disinfect the interior tractor/machine cab and door handles daily if used by multiple people
• Do not carry passengers
• Practise social distancing, and maintain a minimum of two metres from others at all times
• No hand contact with others such as shaking of hands
• If in doubt use the telephone to check instructions
• Wear disposable overalls and change these daily

If necessary you must self-isolate immediately for the following reasons:

• You have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste)
• You've tested positive for coronavirus – this means you have coronavirus
• You live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive
• Someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
• You're told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID-19 app