Mid Tyrone group focus

Over 30 members were intrigued to get a behind the scenes look at how cutting edge farm equipment is designed and produced right here in Northern Ireland.

The SlurryKat manufacturing facility is set on 21 hectares with 11,000 m2 of production space, employing 75 people in total. The business started in a small shed with only two employees in 2008.

The day continued then by heading to Portadown to visit Hunniford Farms, for an overview of the farms operations from calf rearing through to beef finishing.

There was something to interest everyone, as the visit also included a review of crop growth, anaerobic digestion and agricultural contracting activities based on the farm.

It was an action packed day out that all attendees enjoyed.

Group committee members flew to London on 4 March to attend the ‘Pancake Day Rally’ in participation with fellow UK agricultural unions. The rally was a powerful demonstration of unity to voice opposition to the proposed Family Farm Tax, with committee members presence highlighting the depth of feeling amongst local farmers.

More recently, Group Secretaries Stewart Grey, Ruth Pollock and Shannen Vance attended the annual UFU dinner held in the Glenavon Hotel. Mid Tyrone were delighted to be awarded the Mary Wilson trophy, presented for best overall UFU Group Performance in 2024.