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UFU graphic shows the difference between dairy prices in 2022 compared to 2023, highlighting that farmers are not receiving enough to cover the cost of production and that profit is being made further up the supply chain. (Pic: UFU)

We need our fair share of the bottle, say UFU dairy farmers By The Newsroom

UFU arable and horticulture update

UFU arable and horticulture update By The Newsroom

Pictured, Helen Rebanks. Image credit, Imogen Whiteley.

The Farmer’s Wife - latest UFU podcast By The Newsroom

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has slammed suggested proposals to cut stock valuations for TB reactor cattle. (Pic: stock image)

UFU slam suggestion to reduce TB payments By The Newsroom

Jim Allister MLA met with UFU deputy president John McLenaghan this week. (Pic supplied by Jim Allister)

'Farming being made scapegoat for Lough Neagh situation' - Allister By The Newsroom

UFU member Peter McCann and father Denis pictured with sheepdog Ben on their farm outside Limavady.

UFU launch new education video for primary school pupils By The Newsroom

William Irvine, UFU deputy president. Picture: McAuley multimedia

Time running out to lodge a claim

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

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

The Ulster Farmers’ Union legislation committee enjoyed their summer away day.

UFU legislation committee away day By The Newsroom

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

UFU slam DfE actions over RHI By The Newsroom

Clement Lynch, Ulster Farmers' Union, with Jo-Anne McKay and Ian Stevenson, from LMC, looking over some of the sheep on Mr Lynch's farm, at Tireighter Road, Claudy, ahead of Love Lamb Week. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

LMC and UFU join forces for Love Lamb Week By The Newsroom

Growing strawberries in a polytunnel. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU policy manager's blog: Attitudes need to change By The Newsroom

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott welcoming Randox chief operating officer of Randox Health, David Ferguson as a UFU corporate member. Pic: UFU

Randox joins UFU as a corporate member By The Newsroom

Pictured during the away day. Pic: UFU

UFU beef and lamb committee day away By The Newsroom

North Down Group at Claas Factory March 2023. Pic: UFU

Normality returns to North Down! By The Newsroom

Robert Lynn pictured with group manager Brian Prue from UFU North West Derry Group. Pic: UFU

County Tyrone farmer wins UFU oats competition

David and John Matthews pictured with family members from UFU Ards group. Pic: UFU

County Down winner for UFU winter wheat competition By The Newsroom

Leslie and Lowry Dunn from UFU North Tyrone group. Pic: UFU

County Londonderry farmer wins UFU spring barley competition By The Newsroom

William Irvine, UFU deputy president. Picture: McAuley Multimedia

UFU notifies members of HSENI inspections By The Newsroom

UFU member Aaron Carson. Pic: UFU

UFU taking part in Farm24 By The Newsroom

William Irvine, UFU deputy president. Picture: McAuley Multimedia

It is one of the busiest periods for farmers Ruth Rodgers

UFU president John McLenaghan and son Archie. Pic: UFU

The campaign is sponsored by Morrisons By The Newsroom

The UFU has said this week the gap in milk price is unsustainable.

Gap in milk price is unsustainable – UFU By The Newsroom

There is no place for any more pressure on our farmers because of the extremely thin margins. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Producer and farm investment needed James McCluggage

A selection of apple produce on display at the Healthy Horticulture marquee at the recent Balmoral Show.

Busy time for arable and horticulture within UFU 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

UFU seeds and cereals chair Mark McCollum pictured with UFU deputy president John McLenaghan at the launch of the cereals competition.

UFU launch cereals competition

Newry Agricultural Show Committee Chairman, Brian Lockhart (centre), with the two speakers at this year's show launch event. Adam Smyth (left) is on work experience with Alltech and is about to enter his final year studying for a CAFRE/QUB degree in agricultural technology. John Fegan is a member of staff at CAFRE's Greenmount College.

bTB almost derails Newry Show 2023 By The Newsroom

UFU deputy president, John McLenaghan, on his farm near Garvagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

'Inflation stresses need for robust food system', says UFU Joanne Knox

Christine Kennedy, NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; Jim McLaren, NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; Veronica Morris, CEO Rural Support; Martin Malone, NFU Mutual Charitable Trust,; Gillian Reid, Head of Farm Support, Rural Support, and Gemma Daly, Chair of the board, Rural Support, pictured at the survey launch event at Balmoral Show 2023.

Rural Support 2023 survey: 'Supporting NI Farmers in Times of Rapid Change' By The Newsroom

Pupils enjoying their farm visit during the 2022 Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend schools’ day.

BOIOFW schools’ booking reminder! By The Newsroom

Deputy president attends Farm to Fork summit By The Newsroom

UFU Deputy President William Irvine on his County Armagh farm. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Farmers are being urged to shop around when it comes to inputs By The Newsroom

Pictured during the group visit to the rugby

Lots going on in North West Derry By The Newsroom

The UFU would encourage farmers and their families to visit the HSENI website (www.hseni.gov.uk) for further information on farm safety.

UFU urge farmers to be cautious when mixing slurry By The Newsroom

Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) continues to headline the agenda at every meeting. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Animal health and welfare committee update By The Newsroom

Pictured in September 1995 at the Ahoghill Pony Fair is 13-year-old Corrine Robb of Ballymena with her pony, Peggy Sue. Picture: Farming Life/News Letter archives

‘Farmers are not afraid to compete on equal terms,’ says UFU chief (1983) Darryl Armitage

Front row, left to right: YFCU members Bethany Park, Abbie Harkness and Lucy McCombe. (Back row left to right) Martin Malone NFU Mutual Manager for Northern Ireland, YFCU marketing and communications executive Georgia Gilmore, Federation of Small Businesses development manager Roisin McAliskey, PSNI Rural and Wildlife Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, YFCU assistant events and activities executive Laura Murray and UFU deputy president William Irvine.

YFCU members are commended for rural crime awareness Ruth Rodgers

DAERA is proposing a badger cull

UFU keep pressure on DAERA to address TB By The Newsroom

UFU vegetable committee chair Trevor Gabbie helping to coordinate apple, vegetable and potato exhibitions at Balmoral Show. You will find us in Healthy Horticulture, H1!

UFU potato, vegetable and apple committees gear up for Balmoral Show By The Newsroom

Roberta Simmons

Women in agriculture profile featuring Roberta Simmons By The Newsroom

'Healthcare shortages need to be tackled urgently', says UFU.

Healthcare shortages 'need to be tackled urgently', says UFU Joanne Knox