South East Fermanagh Group gather for key insights at the UFU president’s roadshow
The Ulster Farmers Union president’s roadshow took place on Monday 19 January at the Killyhelvin Hotel in Enniskillen, drawing a large crowd of local farmers.
The event offered a valuable platform for discussing the future of agriculture in Northern Ireland, with focus on pressing topics such as agricultural policy, environmental concerns, animal health and inheritance tax.
The roadshow speakers included UFU CEO Wesley Aston, UFU president William Irvine, and deputy presidents John McLenaghan and Glenn Cuddy.
Each speaker provided their insights on current and future challenges for the farming community.
Finally, a session on inheritance tax provided expert advice on how farmers face challenges in passing on their businesses to the next generation.
Nick Rowsome, financial advisor with NFU Mutual, provided expert advice on how farmers can plan for succession and manage the financial complexities surrounding inheritance tax, ensuring the continuity of the family run farms.