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Clarity on slurry spreading guidelines By The Newsroom

£7,100 for a 1987 Massey Ferguson 390. (Pic: Ballymena Livestock Market)

Amazing August sales at Ballymena Livestock Market Machinery Sale By The Newsroom

South-East Fermanagh UFU Group enjoyed a new look Fermanagh Show.

South-East Fermanagh UFU Group enjoyed new look Fermanagh Show By The Newsroom

UFU deputy president David Brown. (Pic: Cliff Donaldson)

UFU slam DfE actions over RHI By The Newsroom

Councillor Thomas O'Reilly, chair of Fermanagh Council, (2nd left) congratulates Victor (centre) and Colin Wilson (2nd right) on Teemore Engineering celebrating 50 years of business. Adding their best wishes are David Brown, President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (left) and Tom Elliott, Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for agriculture. Picture: Richard Halleron

Dinner was attended by over 80 people By The Newsroom

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill launches to market - with a hefty price tag

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang windmill up for sale - with hefty price tag Will Millar

UFU president David Brown. Pic: UFU

Farmers at risk of losing payments

UFU president David Brown. Pic: UFU

UFU president says his phone 'has not cooled' By The Newsroom

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has received clarity from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) that they aim to pay Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements in the first week of September 2023. (Pic: stock image)

Farm payments scheduled for September, says UFU Joanne Knox

Enjoying their day at Clogher Valley Show: Avril Hamilton and daughter Elena, from Fintona in Co Tyrone. Picture: Richard Halleron

Clogher’s dairy inter-breed championship was won by the Fleming family By The Newsroom

DAERA want assess the impacts of air pollutants, such as ammonia, on the natural environment.

Call for Evidence on impacts of air pollution on the natural environment By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown.

What could a beef and sheep farm business look like in 2030? By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown

UFU condemn NIEA decision to stall on-farm planning applications By The Newsroom

The UFU previously requested an extension to the EBSS AF scheme in April 2023, which was turned down.

Ulster Farmers' Union and Rural Support issue letter to Energy Security and Net ... Joanne Knox

Iona McCormack, David Brown, Carol Marshall and Gareth Kirk (CEO, Action Cancer) pictured in front of the Big Bus

New skin cancer detection service launched By The Newsroom

(Back row left to right), NIMEA chief executive Daryl McLaughlin, Moy Park agri business and live production services director Justin Coleman, NIAPA chair James Lowe, NIMEA vice-chair Terry Acheson, UFU president David Brown, LMC chief executive Ian Stevenson, DCNI chief executive Mike Johnston and NIFDA vice president Michael Bell. (Front row left to right) UFU chief executive Wesley Aston, NIGTA chief executive Gill Gallagher, NIFDA chair George Mullan and DCNI David Stewart.

Carbon Steering Group formed to support agri-food industry

DAERA is proposing a badger cull

UFU keep pressure on DAERA to address TB By The Newsroom

DAERA has agreed a six-month temporary bovine tuberculosis (bTB) testing contract with practising veterinary surgeons.

DAERA agrees temporary bTB testing contracts with private veterinary practitione... By The Newsroom

Ulster Farmers’ Union President, David Brown (left) with Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster Chief Executive Officer, Gillian McKeown and Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster President, Peter Alexander.

YFCU joins UFU and WI for annual celebrations By The Newsroom

The link between badgers and bovine tuberculosis has been proven. But what implications will this have for local badger populations?

Badgers may be a protected species...but they continue to make the headlines for... By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown

Break in bTB testing services now unavoidable By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown addressing guests at the UFU annual dinner

UFU raise almost £4k for Marie Curie By The Newsroom

Billy Martin OBE FRAgs wins BT cup at UFU annual dinner 2023

Billy Martin OBE FRAgs wins BT cup at UFU annual dinner 2023 By The Newsroom

Fermanagh UFU groups conclude winter programme By The Newsroom

The DUP delegation met UFU representatives.

DUP delegation meet Ulster Farmers' Union representatives Joanne Knox

UFU president David Brown on his farm in Fermanagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU comment on Windsor Framework Joanne Knox

UFU president David Brown on his farm in Fermanagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UK farming unions issue letter to Energy Security and Net Zero SoS Joanne Knox

The UFU met virtually with the Prime Minister.

​Ulster Farmers' Union meet virtually with Prime Minister​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​... Joanne Knox

UFU president David Brown

Union president backs LMC carbon survey By The Newsroom

Pictured are (l-r): Dr Stanley McDowell, AFBI; Prof Sharon Huws, IGFS; Dr Alistair Carson, DAERA; Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, Moredun Institute; Mr David Brown, Ulster Farmers' Union; Dr Elizabeth Magowan, AFBI; Prof Stuart Elborn, Queen's University; Prof Nigel Scollan, IGFS

Lecture emphasises ‘One Health’ approach to livestock science, farming and food ...

Members are "extremely uptight" regarding proposed targeted measures on international designated sites.

Designated sites a major worry in ammonia strategy, says UFU Joanne Knox

DAERA has announced the appointment of five new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).

DAERA appoints five new members to CAFRE College Advisory Group Joanne Knox

UFU president David Brown

A year of opportunity beckons for agriculture in Northern Ireland By The Newsroom

Left to right: Jack McFarland, Ruth Potter, Ellie McCann, Eva Bodor, Geraldine McElduff, Jo-Anne Dobson, Alanna Bloomer and Andrew Kerr.

Kidney Care UK announced as Countryside Services Charity Partner By The Newsroom

David Brown, UFU president

UFU responds to launch of draft Ammonia Strategy

The UFU presidential team

UFU winter roadshow dates announced By The Newsroom

UFU president David Brown

Farm leaders confirm their priorities for 2023 Richard Halleron

A three-year extension to the grace period for access to veterinary medicines has been welcomed.

Extension to veterinary medicines grace period is welcomed Joanne Knox

TB is affecting a huge number of herds right across Northern Ireland

Cost of bTB soaring in NI, says UFU By The Newsroom

Red wellied feet digging the veg patch over with a garden fork

Carbon and other footprints By The Newsroom

North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne with Mr David Brown, UFU president and Alexander Kinnear of the UFU

Dunne pleased to attend Ulster Farmers' Union event at Stormont Darryl Armitage

UFU president David Brown (right) with his son Neil

David Brown outlines his priorities as UFU president By The Newsroom

Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds and Derek Lough, Ulster Farmers Union. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU launch annual silage competition By The Newsroom

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is "extremely disappointed" that emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) will be temporarily removed from 18 December 2022.

UFU disappointed at temporary removal of SWAH emergency surgery Joanne Knox

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UK supports new COP27 commitments on agriculture Richard Halleron

Aled Jones NFU Cymru president, Minette Batters NFU president, David Exwood NFU vice president and David Brown UFU president.

Address energy and food security at COP27 to aid climate change goals By The Newsroom

Sean Daly with his shearling ram who was the Overall Champion at the second Omagh Show and Sale and sold to the top price of 1000gns.

Matt’s Flock Marvels in Irish Beltex Competition By The Newsroom

Theresa Villiers MP and UFU president David Brown.

Back British Farming Day By The Newsroom

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Farmer levy to fund bTB badger cull Richard Halleron

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging farmers across Northern Ireland to attend one of the bovine tuberculosis (TB) information roadshows.

We need all NI farmers to attend TB roadshows, says UFU Joanne Knox