Ulster Farmers' Union

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Quarry and Recycling Solutions Ltd join the UFU

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Robbing farmers of their voice

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UFU has raised ‘very serious concerns’ with the DAERA Minister

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Union and NIGTA jointly hosted a pig sector meeting focusing on the proposals

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Lely joins UFU as corporate member

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County Antrim farmer wins UFU winter barley competition

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Vital DAERA address the ongoing lack of dedicated support for the sheep sector

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UFU brings beef and sheep farming to pupils

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Be careful when signing new contracts - UFU

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UFU condemns UK and EU 'used machinery chaos'

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‘Total Income from Farming’ (TIFF) in Northern Ireland rose by 62.5%

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UFU has welcomed the opening of DAERA’s new scheme

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Uruguay steaks being stocked in a number of ASDA stores in Britain

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"DAERA has added to that strain with the release of the Climate Action Plan"

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Open Farm Weekend

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"These schemes provide important practical steps to bridge a gap" - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has offered a practical assessment of ongoing efforts to secure the supply of vital veterinary medicines for Northern Ireland.

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UFU chief looks to ‘coming of the computer age’ at college prize day (1982)

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UFU technical team delivers practical support for local farmers

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"These schemes provide important practical steps to bridge a gap" - UFU

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11 pictures from Open Farm Weekend

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'Lack of engagement and action is simply unacceptable' - Cuddy

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Beef and sheep farmers struggling

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UFU raises concerns over declining beef prices

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Rural crime cost Northern Ireland an estimated £1.8m in 2024, down 9% from 2023

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UFU technical team: On hand to help solve your farm problems

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‘Bin the NAP or face court’ Muir warned

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

Seven leading agri-food sector organisations in Northern Ireland have today jointly instructed solicitors to issue a letter to Minister Andrew Muir, calling for the immediate withdrawal of the public consultation on the proposed Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) 2026–2029.

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Rural Support is the chosen charity of UFU president William Irvine

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

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Minister in eye of NAP storm

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UFU raise concerns of farmers affected by A5 scheme

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

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UFU supports food crime confidential hotline

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NAP proposals: farm minister told he must go back to the drawing board

Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector has issued a united call to DAERA to immediately halt the ongoing Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) consultation process. (Photo: stock image)placeholder image

Agri-food leaders demand immediate pause to NAP consultation amid concerns

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

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Avian influenza measures to be lifted at noon on Saturday 31 May 2025

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

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Ballymena mart event

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UK-EU deal boost for NI farmers

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UFU hail SPS agreement as 'a step in the right direction'

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

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In pictures: Big Lunch event at Ballymena mart

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UFU revamps corporate membership to deliver greater value for businesses

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UFU responds to launch of NI Food Strategy Action Plan

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

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Pictures from Balmoral Show as the four-day event continues

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Agri committee listens to the voice of young farmers at Balmoral Show

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)placeholder image

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

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

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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.placeholder image

UFU launch cereals competition

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