Ulster Farmers' Union Watch

Sophie Thompson pictured with former YFCU president, Stuart Mills.

Women in agriculture profile featuring Sophie Thompson

A well attended group trip started with a visit to Slurrykat in Waringstown for a guided tour of the manufacturing facility. (Pic: UFU)

Mid Tyrone group focus

April saw the close of another successful winter programme season for the North West Derry UFU group

North West Derry group focus

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott welcomes Ross Irwin, Irwin Farm Supplies sales on board as the UFU’s newest corporate member.

UFU welcome Irwin Farm Supplies

Foot and Mouth is posing a threat to the industry

Foot and Mouth update

Farmers work tirelessly over lambing to ensure they achieve the best crop of lambs. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Commodity watch: Lamb Management

Roy Douglas, Trustee of The Gallaher Trust pictured with Lucy Mitchell, UFU membership and commercial director. (Pic: UFU)

UFU and The Gallaher Trust Scholarship

Graham Moore (speaker at the NIFGA Spring Meeting) presented Dermot Morgan with the Plant Protection cup on behalf of sponsor Sprayrite Agri Ltd.

Top apple growers awarded

Group Chairman, Jonny Tuft. Adrian Morrow, Glenarm Estates, and Ryan McDowell, South Antrim Group Manager enjoy the breakfast meeting held in “The Shed” in February 2025.

Group focus: Update from South Antrim

Carhill Integrated Primary School pupils Callum Cassidy, Spencer Laverty, Tily Boyd, Ethan Morrison, Mollie-Mae Faulkner, Jolene Patton and Joe McCloy pictured with UFU deputy president and BOIOFW chairman John McLenaghan and Head of Corporate Affairs Asda NI Joe McDonald launching the 2025 ‘From NI farms to fork’ schools’ competition.

UFU ‘from NI farms to fork’ schools competition

For NI it’s a now or never moment to finally begin to address unresolved Brexit issues once and for all.

UFU Commodity watch - Now or Never

Members in attendance at the UFU IHT tractor rally held in January.

East Tyrone group focus

It has been a busy few months for both East Tyrone and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).

By The Newsroom

Group trip to McKee’s Pies, Maghera, on 19 November 2024.

Busy winter for South Londonderry UFU Group

Be careful around cows and heifers with new-born calves.

Farm safety – Calving

UFU Watch: Lagan Group Focus

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Use of drones in the countryside

Speakers at the conference

UFU agri conference a resounding success

The Ulster Farmers’ Union and River Trust are seeking farmers to help in the review and improvement of the River Trust’s Farm Water and Environment Plan. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Water friendly farming workshops

A recent peatlands visit to Cuilcagh, Fermanagh

Commodity Watch - Peatlands

Presidents of the four UK farming unions in London (L-R), Tom Bradshaw (NFU), Aled Jones (NFU Cymru), William Irvine (Ulster Farmers' Union) and Andrew Connon (NFU Scotland).

UFU lobbying efforts continue to overturn family farm tax
Ulster Farmers’ Union president William Irvine and parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear, were in London this week for the Westminster Hall Debate on inheritance tax (Monday 10 February), which took place after a demonstration at Parliament involving hundreds of tractors.
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The hundreds of tractors lined up and ready to leave Enniskillen Mart for the UFU County Fermanagh tractor rally held on 25th January last

Focus on Fermanagh

The Fermanagh route

UFU tractor rally routes

North Down Group at Air Ambulance HQ

North Down visits Air Ambulance HQ

Ensure slurry export forms are submitted. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Ensure slurry export forms are submitted

Deputy president Glen Cuddy

Commodity Watch: Book now for arable conference

NE Armagh Chairman Nigel Rainey with Emma McMahon and Ray Foy of Teemore Engineering during a recent visit.

Update on NE Armagh

Seamus McCaffrey, Accountant

Group Focus – North Antrim

Left to right: Signature Led Lighting managing director Carl Pye and UK sales director Dylan Mansfield.

Signature Led Lighting join UFU

Recent tax changes will impact on Northern Ireland farms. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Impact of Autumn Budget on agriculture labour costs

Richard Gilpin

Agronomy and business management conference for arable growers

The UFU presidential team.

UFU president roadshow dates announced
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has announced dates for its annual January roadshow meetings, beginning on Monday, 13th January in Omagh.
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The deadline to submit records of slurry and all other organic manures exported from farms during 2024 is approaching

Ensure slurry export forms are submitted

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2025 annual VI NRoSO operator roadshows

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott pictured with YFCU chief executive officer Derek Lough.

UFU welcome YFCU as corporate member

The Ulster Farmers’ Union pork and bacon committee is monitoring proposed changes to farrowing systems.Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Commodity watch: The move towards flexible farrowing

Jack Bobo

My Farm 2100: A Glimpse into the Future

Members at a special group meeting on protecting your farm post budget and the planned Christmas breakfast.

Focus on Fermanagh

Milk production in Northern Ireland equated to 17% of the UK milk pool for the 2023/24 season. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Dairy commodity update shows 1.9% rise in GDT

Group members taking part in CPR training in October

Larne Group “kick off” Winter Programme

Seamus Doyle (Mid-Down group chairman), William Irvine (UFU president), George Mullan (ABP Northern Ireland Managing Director) and Richard Kernohan (Mid-Down UFU group secretary).

Mid-Down UFU Group Focus

Smart meters measure how much gas and electricity you’re using and send their readings automatically to the energy supplier.. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Roll out of smart meters in Northern Ireland

The thought of AI within a commercial flock should send shivers down the spine of any poultry farmer.

Measures to keep AI out of your flock

Craig Scott UFU corporate sales executive pictured with Gareth McAllister managing director and Noel Gibson managing director.

GNG Credit Limited becomes corporate member

Robinson takes on policy officer role

Robinson takes on policy officer role

Pictured at the trip to Flemings Agri Products. (Pic: UFU)

South Tyrone group focus

Adam Conn veterinary surgeon at Riada Veterinary Clinic in Ballymoney.

What's your gut instinct? Expert insights in calf versus human health

Megan Morrow

Women in agriculture profile featuring Megan Morrow

Mary Hunter, Leona Kane and Gill Gallagher received their CARAS Awards at Balmoral Show. (Pic: UFU)

North West Derry group focus

Vegetable crops on Roy Lyttle's farm, Newtownards. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU Board award new prestigious CAFRE Bursary for production horticulture

Delegates enjoying the UFU Women in Agriculture innovation day at AFBI, Hillsborough.

UFU hosts WIA innovation day

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is reminding beef farmers to be aware of requirements for the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme. (Picture: Cliff Donaldson)

New beef carbon reduction scheme online portal now open

Brussels in brief. (Pic: UFU)

Brussels in brief: Copa elects new officeholder team

UFU assistant policy manager Aileen Lawson, attended the third winter programme to provide an update on planning, ammonia, carbon and future environmental policies. (Pic: UFU)

South West Fermanagh group focus

Bovine TB, caused by mycobacterium bovis, affects both cattle and wildlife, leading to severe economic and emotional burdens for farmers. (Pic supplied)

Wildlife intervention needed to reduce TB in NI

The cheque presentation to Air Ambulance NI Fundraising Coordinator, Bébhionn Hardy by Group Managers, Janette Stirling and Bobbie Goudy.

UFU Group Focus - South Antrim

County Fermanagh countryside. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Geothermal – Potential for heat and power in NI

Back row l-r: Alan Miller, Lagan UFU group manager with Glenn Cuddy, UFU deputy president. Front row l-r:- Roberta Simmons, UFU membership development officer, Victoria Orr, Lagan UFU group manager & Heidi Wylie, SW Down UFU group manager

Lagan Group prepares for the winter programme

UFU deputy president Glenn Cuddy pictured with Aine McElroy, Creagh Concrete agriculture sales manager.

Creagh Concrete delighted to join UFU

Bronagh and her son Patrick Óg.

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