UFU

New group chair – Dr Jessica Pollock

North Tyrone group focus

UFU president William Irvine

DAERA minister given 7 days to respond to industry solicitor's letter

UFU president William Irvine

We are not ruling out legal action on NAP - UFU president

James McCluggage

UFU raise concerns of farmers affected by A5 scheme

UFU president William Irvine

We are not ruling out legal action on NAP - UFU president

Andrew Little and family

North Fermanagh UFU Group

John McLenaghan UFU deputy president, William Irvine UFU president pictured with Ed McDonald food fraud liaison officer, consumer protection team, Food Standards Agency.

UFU supports food crime confidential hotline

UFU president William Irvine

EFRA report must act as a wake up call and a rallying cry for farmers - UFU

Following a strong start to the year, dairy commodity prices have remained relatively steady. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Dairy commodity update

UFU president William Irvine

EFRA report must act as a wake up call and a rallying cry for farmers - UFU

The UFU is revamping its corporate membership. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU revamps corporate membership to deliver greater value for businesses

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UFU calls for urgent reform of NI planning system to support farm development

Lydia Heaney shows off the rosettes at Balmoral Show. (Photo: McAuley Multimedia)

Pictures from Balmoral Show as the four-day event continues

Following a joint sheep meeting between the Irish Farmers’ Association and the Ulster Farmers' Union, both organisations are calling for immediate and co-ordinated all-island measures to address the growing crisis of uncontrolled dogs across the country. (stock image)

UFU and IFA discuss measures needed to deal with issue of uncontrolled dogs

UFU president William Irvine

The UFU says it will be seeking engagement with DEFRA and DAERA

The 2025 RUAS Balmoral Show Healthy Horticulture marquee visit promises to have something interesting for everyone.

UFU supporting RUAS Healthy Horticulture grow horticulture and arable sectors fo...
The Ulster Farmers’ Union vegetable, potato, Armagh bramley apple and cereal committees are progressing plans to unveil a bespoke farm landscape model illustrating how today’s modern farmers, whilst producing nutritional food, navigate measures to protect water quality and our environment.
Commodity watch by senior policy officer Patricia Erwin

Join the UFU at Balmoral Show

Join UFU at Balmoral Show!

UFU deputy president Glenn Cuddy pictured with UFU seeds and cereals chair Richard Orr and vice chair Tom Wells, launching the UFU cereals competition 2025.

UFU launch cereals competition

UFU Deputy President John McLenaghan, on his farm near Garvagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Each year, over 4,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Northern Ireland

The North East Derry group quiz took place at The Old Point, Kilrea.

North East Derry group focus

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UFU announces 'From NI farms to fork' competition winners

Mr Walter Wilson, pictured at the end of August 1980, harvesting barley on Mr James McAlpine's farm near Comber, Co Down, with Scrabo Tower and Hill in the background. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

UFU president pays tribute to his predecessor as he looks to the future (1972)

Brussels in brief

Brussels in brief: Copa Cogeca April Praesidium

Left to right: Gerry Melotte, ABP, Colin Smith, LMC, Brendan Kelly, UFU, Joe McDonald, ASDA.

Beef Week campaign will run from 23-30 April

UFU corporate sales executive Craig Scott pictured with Susan Cooke at The Auld Forge.

Burnhead and Auld Forge join UFU

Glen Cuddy, UFU deputy president

UFU says tackling TB in wildlife must be included in NI's TB strategy

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
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed Irwin Farm Supplies as its newest corporate member.
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Launching the UFU’s education commitment is UFU president William Irvine pictured with pupils from Ladybird Lane nursery, Banbridge, Toreagh Primary School, Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School and Larne and Inver Primary School.

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its education commitment

UFU president William Irvine pictured with local farmer Seamus Maginn, who farms locally in the Bloody Bridge area of the Mournes. (Pic: UFU)

UFU call for balanced approach to reduce wildfire risk and protect upland habita...

UFU president William Irvine addressing guests at the UFU annual dinner 2025.

UFU president William Irvine’s chosen charity is Rural Support

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Designated sites cause greater fire risk, says UFU

Launching the UFU’s education commitment is UFU president William Irvine pictured with pupils from Ladybird Lane nursery, Banbridge, Toreagh Primary School, Ballycarrickmaddy Primary School and Larne and Inver Primary School.

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its education commitment

UFU Deputy President John McLenaghan, on his farm near Garvagh. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU is highlighting how devastating fires are for farmers

Carhill Integrated Primary School pupils Mollie-Mae Faulkner and Callum Cassidy pictured with UFU deputy president and BOIOFW chairman John McLenaghan and Head of Corporate Affairs Asda NI Joe McDonald. (Pic: Freelance)

UFU schools’ competition deadline approaching

Currently, around 10% of NI’s land is designated, placing strict conditions on how farmers can manage it.

UFU slam recommendation for further designations

UFU deputy president Glen Cuddy

Fears NI organic egg industry could be unsustainable

UFU president William Irvine. (Picture: Cliff Donaldson)

Food security: a key talking point at UFU annual dinner

UFU president William Irvine with the Larne group managers Geoff Thompson and Rickey Lee (winner of Cuthbert Trophy).

Over 250 guests attended the Ulster Farmers’ Union annual dinner

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

UFU and The Gallaher Trust Scholarship

UFU president William Irvine

“We are deeply concerned by the government’s lack of focus on agriculture"

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

Pictured in early May 1983 are Joseph Quail (9), from Banbridge, and his cousin, Oonagh Connolly, with Mr Jim Quail’s champion Hampshire Down shearling ewe at Dublin Show. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

UFU anger over smaller Pigs Marketing Board announcement (1968)

Glenn Cuddy, UFU deputy president

Suckler Cow Scheme is legislated, says UFU

Michael Simpson, will be doing a takeover on the UFU Instagram page on Tuesday 18 March. (Pic: Freelance)

UFU takeover featuring Michael Simpson

Alan Boyd United Feeds event sponsor, Lucy Mitchell UFU commercial and membership director and William Irvine UFU president. (Pic: Freelance)

UFU celebrates top silage makers of 2024

Carhill Integrated Primary School pupils 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.

The annual UFU schools’ competition is now open

NW Armagh UFU Group members along with UFU President, William Irvine and UFU Deputy President, Glenn Cuddy at Gilfresh Produce. (Pic: UFU)

UFU Group Focus: North-West Armagh

Launching the 2025 schools’ competition at Carhill Integrated Primary School is John McLenaghan UFU deputy president and BOIOFW chairman, Joe McDonald, Head of Corporate Affairs Asda NI and Carhill Integrated Primary School pupils.

The annual UFU schools’ competition is now open

Guest speakers Richard Beattie (YFCU president) and Glenn Cuddy with their wives Lynsay and Heather alongside club president Diane and husband Stephen

Seskinore YFC celebrate 80th anniversary dinner at the Corick House Hotel

Jonny is married to Natasha and they have two daughters, Florie and Ida.

Februdairy takeover featuring Jonny Campell

Speakers at the conference

UFU agri conference a resounding success

UFU president William Irvine. (Pic: McAuley Multimedia)

UFU to attend 4 March inheritance tax protest in London

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No poultry classes at this year's RUAS Balmoral Show

UFU president William Irvine

"Today’s meeting felt like nothing more than a box-ticking exercise"

A recent peatlands visit to Cuilcagh, Fermanagh

Commodity Watch - Peatlands

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