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Over one hundred representatives from the food processing industry and wider agri-food community were adressed by David Dobbin, chief executive of United Dairy Farmers, Ian Jordan, head of business and commercial banking, Ulster Bank, and Minister for Enterprise, Arlene Foster, at one of the Balmoral Show's flagship events today - the Ulster Bank lunch. The event took place in the show's main marquee. Ian Jordan emphasised that increasing global demand for food and the worlds growing population provide major opportunities for Northern Irelands agri-food sector. Pictured left to right are: Jim Brown (Chief Executive Ulster Bank), Minister Arlene Foster, David Dobbin (chief executive of United Dairy Farmers) and Ian Jordan (head of business and commercial banking, Ulster Bank).

Foster praise for agri-food sector

ENTERPRISE Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated the agri-food sector on its economic success at the Balmoral Show’s Ulster Bank lunch.

Texel scholarships offer up to £3000 for study trips

A £3000 scholarship pot is up for grabs for people in the sheep industry thanks to the British Texel Sheep Society.

A local egg producer to M&S has been rewarded for his excellence in animal welfare, environment and ethical issues at a M&S ?Farming for the Future? Award Breakfast, which took place at the Balmoral Show. Nigel McMullan from Fintona in Co. Tyrone, who supplies through Skea Egg Farms, scooped the Award for his contribution to animal husbandry and welfare standards on his farm. Nigel is pictured receiving his award from Steve McLean, Head of Agriculture at M&S. Also pictured is Lorna McMullan and Nigel's sons, Charlie and Bailey.

Fintona egg producer is rewarded for excellence

A LOCAL producer to M&S has been rewarded for his excellence in animal welfare, environment and ethical issues at a M&S ‘Farming for the Future’ Award Breakfast, which took place at the Balmoral Show.

Killadeas Silverstream Pioneer.

UK’s highest classified Jersey bull

FERMANAGH bred Jersey bull, Killadeas Silverstream Pioneer, has been classified EX95, the first UK bred Jersey bull to achieve 95 points.

NIE issues warning over bogus callers

FOLLOWING a recent incident in the Dungannon area of a bogus caller pretending to be from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the company has issued the following safety advice:

UFU Watch rss

Goods vehicle operator licensing is changing

IF you use a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes to carry your own goods as part of a trade or business, from 1st July 2012 you will be required to obtain an operator’s licence.

Another successful year at Balmoral

THE Balmoral show has always been one of the definite highlights of the agricultural calendar and this year’s show did not disappoint with thousands of people turning out from both urban and rural areas to celebrate everything that is positive about our farming and food industry.

Progress being made on Greening proposals

ONE of the most important elements of the CAP Reform Proposals, causing a lot of concern among UFU members, is the EU Commissions Greening proposals. They are a recipe for red tape and have been widely opposed by our members.

New LFA mapping to be delayed, states Agriculture Committee

THE Ulster Farmers’ Union gives a roundup of the latest EU developments from the UFU office in Brussels

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Members services

THE Maxol National Account Card offers Ulster Farmers’ Union members competitive nationwide pricing at over 400 of the highest quality branded Service Stations throughout Ireland, unrivalled product and service standards, together with all of the functionality and controls you would expect from a modern fuel card account including: Flexible invoicing and reporting; On line account access; Flexible card set up; Flexible restrictions and card controls; Enhanced card security

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Fun day for drivers

SUNDAY, May 6, saw an unexpected but welcome addition to the NICDA calendar. Alwyn and Lisa Morrison along with their trusty helpers organised a fun day in the picturesque hills of Tynan, south Armagh.

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Ideal conditions for Bank Holiday show at Portrush

ONCE again the Causeway Coast Community Showjumpers were blessed with beautiful weather on the north coast for their Spring Bank Holiday Show in Portrush.

Top turnout for SJI Pony Grand Prix

THERE was a remarkable crowd for the e1,500 SJI Pony Grand Prix Show at Mackenzie’s Equestrian Centre, Randalstown.

Thursday night action at Mackenzies

MACKENZIE’S Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, saw a great Thursday night jumping with lots of new faces taking part.

Fun is the aim at Gransha

THE Junior Pre Novice day at Gransha is always such fun to run as the parents all give a hand with the courses and the children enjoy themselves so much and support each other.

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Pictured is YFCU deputy president Martyn Blair welcoming Bill Ferris, key account manager, Elanco to the executive residential weekend.

YFCU and Elanco host executive residential weekend

YFCU, supported by Elanco, recently hosted the YFCU executive residential weekend for members of the Executive committee at Sheep Island Hostel, Ballintoy.

Pictured is Andrew Hollywood from sponsor Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum, Sean Owens, chef and patron, Gardiners Restaurant, Magherafelt and judge of the final with Heather Kavanagh, YFCU events and activities coordinator.

Home management finalists are announced

THE YFCU home management final, sponsored by the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum and Calor Gas, takes place on Monday 18th June 2012 in front of an invited audience at the Southern Regional College, Newry.

Co Down YFC members during their Junior Weekend at Gortatole Outdoor Activity centre, Enniskillen.

Co Down juniors enjoy action packed weekend

THE Co Down YFC junior weekend away took place on 27th-29th April with a trip to Gortatole Outdoor Activity centre, Enniskillen.

YFCU president William Wilson and Elanco's Bill Ferris wishing Lynne Montgomery, from City of Derry YFCU, good luck at the start of this year's girls football competition.

Girls football finalists prepare for Balmoral

THE final of the girls’ five a-side football, sponsored by Elanco, will take place on Wednesday 16th May 2012 on the Cattle Lawn, Balmoral Show at 7.00pm.

Kesh YFC club leader George Irvine, treasurer Gillian Henderson and Natalie Johnston present Sarah Quinlan from the Childrens Heartbeat Trust with a cheque for �725. The money was raised during Kesh YFCs recent How Fit Is Your Tractor event

Tractor event helps raised funds for charity

Kesh YFC recently held their How Fit Is Your Tractor event which was held to help raise funds for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust.

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