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UFU secures NI cross-party support for letter to UK govt on rising costs

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU secures NI cross-party support for letter to UK govt on rising costs

The UFU has secured NI cross-party political support in its call for action to address the escalating cost pressures facing farm businesses.

What are the environmental pressures for bTB-restricted farms?

N.Ireland

2 months ago

What are the environmental pressures for bTB-restricted farms?

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) leads to a significant build up of environmental pressures on both dairy and beef farms.

Clear link between bTB outbreaks and NI farm families' stress levels - report

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Clear link between bTB outbreaks and NI farm families' stress levels - report

A new report confirms a clear link between bovine tuberculosis (bTB) outbreaks and increasing stress levels within farm families

NI farmers need 'straight answers' on available support - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

NI farmers need 'straight answers' on available support - UFU

Farmers in Northern Ireland need "greater clarity" on what supports are available to them at this time the UFU president has warned.

UFU to give evidence at Westminster on impact of energy and cost crisis

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU to give evidence at Westminster on impact of energy and cost crisis

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president William Irvine will give evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster next week.

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Report: £96m indirect costs borne by farmers over bTB

The UFU, LMC, and the NI Dairy Council have launched a landmark independent study into the indirect costs of bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

Report: £96m indirect costs borne by farmers over bTB

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU urges UK govt to support NI farmers facing rising input costs

The Ulster Farmers' Union has called on the UK government to better support Northern Irish farmers as they face 'spiralling input costs.'

UFU urges UK govt to support NI farmers facing rising input costs

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) said it is intensifying its political engagement as pressures mount on farmers due to rising input costs.

UFU: Immediate govt action needed on rising farm input costs

N.Ireland

2 months ago

New NI employment bill ‘would hit agri-food sector hard’ - UFU

The UFU has written to Minister for the Economy, Dr. Caoimhe Archibald about the proposed ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill.

New NI employment bill ‘would hit agri-food sector hard’ - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Carbon auditing must not become 'mandatory' for farm support - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that carbon auditing should not become a "mandatory condition" for farm support

Carbon auditing must not become 'mandatory' for farm support - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU renew call for complete reversal of tax changes

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has renewed its call for the UK government to fully reverse family farm tax proposals.

UFU renew call for complete reversal of tax changes

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to the UK Prime Minister highlighting concerns about volatility in agricultural input costs.

UFU writes to PM about rising costs on food production

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

The UFU has urged NI farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light of recent attacks on sheep.

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has criticised proposals to increase firearms licensing fees in Northern Ireland by up to 153%.

UFU challenges proposed 153% rise in firearms licensing fees

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) CEO Wesley Aston has said farewell to the organisation he has been a part of for over 35 years.

Retiring UFU CEO ‘never been more optimistic’ about future of farming

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Inheritance tax led to '14 months of torture' for farmers - UFU president

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has referred to 2025 as being a turbulent year for agriculture.

Inheritance tax led to '14 months of torture' for farmers - UFU president

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across the north could face sharp increases in food prices.

Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

N.Ireland

3 months ago

New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April

DAERA has announced The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers

New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April

N.Ireland

3 months ago

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont.

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UFU secures changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farms

The UFU successfully pushed for changes to the overtime rules that bring agriculture into line with wider government legislation.

UFU secures changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farms

N.Ireland

3 months ago

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

The UFU has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland's food security following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

N.Ireland

3 months ago

New UFU chief aiming to provide 'strong, credible voice' for farmers

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has welcomed Conall Donnelly at its new chief executive, as he officially took up the role.

New UFU chief aiming to provide 'strong, credible voice' for farmers

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UFU 'cautiously welcomes' lifting of bluetongue movement restrictions

The UFU has "cautiously welcomed" the lifting of cross-border livestock movement restrictions, introduced as a result of bluetongue outbreaks.

UFU 'cautiously welcomes' lifting of bluetongue movement restrictions

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