YFCU

YFCU deputy president, Kristina Fleming, YFCU president Richard Beattie and Lauren Hamilton (NFU Mutual) at the Friends of Young Farmers launch

YFCU launches Friends of Young Farmers initiative at Balmoral Show

Helena Caldwell (Calanabogan YFC) competing in the YFCU novice sheep shearing competition

YFCU in action at the Balmoral Show 2025

Lisnamurican YFC were the winners in the advanced section of the tug of war competition at Balmoral Show. The team are pictured with Philip Donaldson, and Eoin Quinn right, Thompsons, sponsor and Richard Beattie, president, YFCU. Picture: David A Scott

In pictures: YFCU tug of war competition is a big pull at Balmoral

Members of Ballywalter YFC at their parents night

Ballywalter YFC hold annual parents evening in a very significant year

Pit Silage competition winner, William McCormick (Moycraig YFC), pictured with YFCU President Richard Beattie and award sponsor, Rebecca Buchanan from Fane Valley.

Cups galore for YFC members

Presidents Team 2025/26 – L-R Karen Walker (Vice President), Iain Wilson (Vice President), Adrianna Coulter (Vice President), Kristina Fleming (Deputy President), Richard Beattie (President), Joyce Allen (Vice President)

Six individuals in the YFCU Presidential Team appointed

Kathryn Walker and Tullaheady Blaze, Moneymore YFC, 65cm under 16 class

YFCU members enjoy a day out at the show jumping competition

Club leader Cole Hogg, secretary Joanna Caughey, treasurer Summer Henderson, president Stuart Henderson and his wife Rosemary, and guest speaker and YFCU deputy president Kristina Fleming

Donaghadee YFC celebrate 90th anniversary dinner at La Mon Hotel

Curragh and Kilrea YFC

YFCU entertain a sell-out audience at their annual arts festival gala

Kilraughts Young Farmers' Club will be holding a special parents and friends evening on Friday, April 4.

Join Kilraughts Young Farmers’ Club for a special parents and friends evening

Kristina Fleming, Emma Knox, Gary Spence, Erin Wright, Katie-Rose Wallace and Joshua Moore

Fane Valley continues their valued sponsorship with YFCU

Derek Lough (CEO) and Sarah Halliday (membership and club development executive)

YFCU attend Mid Ulster District Council careers fair at CAFRE

Ian Walker, Derek Lough, Richard Beattie and Mitchell Park

YFCU attend wide-scale tax inheritance protest in London on Pancake Tuesday

Randalstown YFC

YFCU clubs excel in the annual arts festival heats ahead of grand finale

Picture from left to right: Ryan Fair, Sarah McFarland, Amy Patterson, Raymond McFarland (McFarland Transport), Faith Sproule, Andrea McFarland and Alistair McKelvey

New look for Newtownstewart YFC as the unveil their new club half zips

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
On Saturday, February 8th 2025 Seskinore YFC held their 80th anniversary dinner at the Corick House Hotel and Spa, Clogher.
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Richard Beattie and Kristina Fleming (YFCU presidential team) and Bob Esler (honorary treasurer)

Bob Esler waves goodbye to honorary treasurer duties with YFCU after 27 years

Stephen McCartney (Hyperfast NI), Derek Lough (YFCU) and Brooke Cameron (Hyperfast NI)

YFCU launches AGM supported by Hyperfast NI as principal sponsor

Donaghadee YFC will be celebrating 90 years of developing young people in the local area this year. And to mark the occasion the club will be holdung a commemorative dinner dance in La Mon on Saturday 22nd February.

Donaghadee YFC looking forward to celebrating 90 years later this month

Past presidents and patrons

YFCU celebrated their 95th anniversary at Corick House Hotel and Spa

Kristina Fleming, Richard Beattie and Derek Lough

YFCU get involved in the Ulster Farmers’ Union conference at the Dunadry Hotel

Mark Beattie, James McClements, Derek Lough and Helen Scott

Members are taking the next step forward with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Robin Swann MP speaking in the House of Commons.

Parliament to congratulate Young Farmers on anniversary

Stephen McCartney (Hyperfast NI), Derek Lough (YFCU) and Brooke Cameron (Hyperfast NI)

YFCU strikes success at annual bowling competition

Richard Beattie, YFCU president, who recently attended the prestigious Oxford Farming Conference (OFC)

YFCU members experience the Oxford Farming Conference

Taking part in a shearing course

YFCU members can take advantage of a 50% discount on shearing courses

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

UFU welcome YFCU as corporate member
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is pleased to welcome the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster on board as its newest corporate member.
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Co Armagh secretary, Karen Walker, YFCU president, Richard Beattie, YFCU vice president, Natalie Burrows, Lynsay Beattie and Sophie Hawthorne at the Co Armagh annual dinner. Picture: Co Armagh YFC

Armagh Young Farmers hold annual awards dinner at the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge

Participants of the YFCU Cultivating Young Leaders Programme with programme facilitators and sponsors. Picture: YFCU

YFCU excited to launch their Cultivating Young Leaders programme for second year

14-16 first place Seskinore YFC at the final of the group debating competition on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Picture: YFCU

Members showcase group debating skills at YFCU final in Omagh Academy

Randalstown YFC committee members who attended the club's recent dinner. Picture: Randalstown YFC

In pictures: Randalstown YFC marks its 65th year anniversary

UFU Next Generation Forum members pictured with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir.

Meeting addresses key issues impacting young farmers

Twenty-four-year-old Eirinn Braniff from Co Down embarked on a Scottish Exchange trip in June 2024 as part of the travel programme organised by the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU)

Eirinn Braniff enjoys a memorable Scottish trip thanks to YFCU

Winners of the 18-21 prepared section at the YFCU public speaking competition which was held in Ballymena Academy. Picture: YFCU

YFCU public speaking finals are held at Ballymena Academy

Pictured are Richard Beattie (YFCU president), Barkley Thompson (The Farmers' Choir) and James Chestnutt (Chestnutt Animal Feeds)

Chestnutt Animal Feeds are official sponsors for the upcoming YFCU 95th event

Craig Scott (UFU) presents Derek Lough (YFCU) with certificate

YFCU are proud to be corporate members of the Ulster Farmers’ Union

Derek Lough, centre, with Lauren Hamilton, Richard Beattie, Cynthia Currie and Natalie Burrow

Derek Lough takes up role as CEO at the YFCU

Participants of the 5 Nations Member Conference with YFCU staff

YFCU host 5 Nations Members’ Conference at Crawfordsburn County Park, Bangor

Responding to last week's Budget announcement by the government the chief executive officer of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU), Derek Lough said: “The budget has certainly created much concern for our young members.”

YFCU has raised a number of concerns at last week’s Budget announcement

Members from Crumlin YFC at the recent floral heats at Ballymena Academy. Picture: YFCU

In pictures: YFCU floral art heats are a blooming success in Co Antrim

Lauren Hamilton (NFU) and Derek Lough (YFCU)

YFCU hold successful county heats for the public speaking competition

Lauren McRoberts in Canada during her recent trip

Lauren enjoys a once in a lifetime trip to Canada

Adrianna Coulter, William Rea, James Scroggie and Shannen Vance

YFCU members take part in Five Nations Stock Judging finals

Derek Lough who has been appointed as the new CEO of the YFCU

YFCU appoint Derek Lough as the organisation's new CEO

Richard Beattie, YFCU president, Amy Bennington, Power NI, and members of Holestone YFC

YFCU announce new sustainability competition with platinum sponsor Power NI

Holestone YFC members pictured with exchange (ForFar JAC) on one of the tours to Ballylagan Organic Farm. Picture: Holestone YFC

It’s been an eventful summer for Holestone YFC

Lauren McRoberts pictured with other exchangees she met in Canada

Co Armagh young farmers enjoy a summer of international exchanges

Twenty-five year old Peter Graham from Trillick and District Young Farmers’ Club, was one of the five YFCU members that travelled to Voore, Estonia for the 64th Rural Youth Europe European Rally.

Peter Graham recalls time at Rural Youth Europe European Rally in Estonia

Emily Clarke in Tallin, Estonia

Emily enjoys ‘trip of a lifetime’ to Estonia

The Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) are pleased to announce that a team of five members will be representing the association at the Rural Youth Europe: European Rally in Estonia. The event will take place from Sunday 28th July to Sunday 4th August 2024 in Voore, Estonia, under the theme Care to Stay, Dare to Change. Picture: YFCU

YFCU members prepare for Rural Youth Europe’s European Rally

Straid YFC

The winning Tag Rugby YFCU teams

Lauren Vance, Matthew Livingstone and Natalie Burrows at Balmoral Show. Picture: YFCU

Natalie Burrows discusses her plans as chairperson of the YFCU travel committee

Three members from Holestone YFC enjoying the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend. Picture: YFCU

In pictures: YFCU members volunteer their help at Open Farm Weekend

UGS President John Egerton pictured centre at the launch of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition with Rodney Brown, Head of Agribusiness, Danske Bank and George Reid, Secretary, UGS

Grassland farmers urged to enter annual competition

The prize winners from parents night. Picture: Spa YFC

Spa YFC wrap up a very successful year

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