YFCU

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

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
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) officially kicked off their floral art competition, supported by platinum partner Power NI, with the Co Antrim heats in Ballymena Academy on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
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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
The Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) successfully hosted the finals of their annual Tag Rugby competition, in association with platinum sponsor Danske Bank.
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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

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

YFCU launches their Cuppa and A Catch Up campaign

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

Kristina Fleming with singer and songwriter Lisa McHugh from Downtown Country. Picture: YFCU

YFCU deputy president Kristina Fleming speaks to Lisa McHugh at Balmoral

The team from Gleno Valley YFC that came first place in the YFCU football tournament. Pictured with President Richard Beattie. Picture: YFCU

YFCU have another successful year at the Balmoral Show

Lisnamurrican YFC give it their all in the Tug of War at Balmoral Show. Photograph: Columba O’Hare/ Newry.ie

20 pictures from the YFCU tug-o-war competition at Balmoral Show

YFCU members participating in the YFCU floral art competition at the 2023 Balmoral Show. Picture: YFCU

YFCU are looking for to getting back to the Balmoral Show

Sian Hogg, club treasurer and Jack Hunter, club leader, presenting cheque from Children’s Hospice Northern Ireland representative. Picture: Moneymore YFC

Moneymore YFC arts festival celebration night for the local community

Heather Wildman speaking at the YFCU Cultivating Young Leaders session in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. Picture: YFCU

Members take action through the YFCU Cultivating Young Leaders programme

YFCU club of the year winners Holestone YFC, Co Antrim, pictured with YFCU president Richard Beattie. Picture: YFCU

YFCU celebrates the achievements of their members at the AGM

Holestone YFC make a cheque presentation to Life Beyond. Picture: Holestone YFC

In pictures: Holestone YFC hold their parents’ night

The new YFCU team: President, Richard Beattie (Finvoy YFC), deputy president, Kristina Fleming (Ballywalter YFC), vice presidents, Matthew Livingstone (Collone YFC), Rachel Smith (Moycraig YFC), Joyce Allen (Moneymore YFC) and Natalie Burrows (Cappagh YFC). Picture: YFCU

New presidential team appointed by Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster

Friday 4th April Ballywalter Young Farmers held their annual parents night in Ballywalter Church Hall. A great night was had by all with guest speaker YFCU President Stuart Mills, as well as enjoying some entertainment of swimming and stock judging sketches, junior girls dancing, prize giving and refreshments to end a wonderful night celebrating the clubs successful year. Picture: Ballywalter YFC

In pictures: Parents night is held by Ballywalter YFC

Current Holestone YFC celebrating 80 years of the club at the Holestone YFC 80th anniversary dinner at the Galgorm Resort. Picture: Holestone YFC

In pictures: 80th anniversary year is marked by Holestone YFC at the Galgorm Res...

Leah Crozier, NFU Mutual, Stuart Mills, YFCU president, and Matthew Meston at the arts YFCU festival gala at the Millennium Forum in Londonderry. Picture: YFCU

YFCU arts festival gala entertains a sell-out audience at the Millenium Forum

L-R Adjudicators Ita McVeigh & John Trueman, NFU Representative Richard Greer, YFCU VP Shannen Vance, YFCU President Stuart Mills and Gary Wilson, Compere.

Tickets on sale for YFCU Arts Festival Gala 2024

Members of Strabane and District YFC at the county dinner last October. Picture: Strabane and District YFC

Strabane and District YFC get their busy year under way

Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster agriculture environment and rural affairs committee members on their visit to the Ulster Wool Board. Picture: YFCU

YFCU committee in a fact-finding visit to the Ulster Wool Board

Hayley-Rae Russell at Donaghadee YFC's Christmas dinner and awards night. Picture: Donaghadee YFC

Donaghadee YFC annual Christmas dinner and awards night

Straid YFC with Hyperfast NI representative at the YFCU ten pin bowling competition held at Dundonald Icebowl. Picture: YFCU

YFCU bowling competition strikes success with Hyperfast NI as proud sponsor

Members from Holestone YFC with Ahoghill YFC members at the Marshall wedding. Picture: Holestone YFC

A busy festive season for Holestone YFC

Scholars Richard Beattie and Matthew Gordon from the YFCU who attended the Oxford Farming Conference. Picture: YFCU

YFCU members take part in Oxford Farming Conference

Ulster Wool and the Young Farmers’ Club of Ulster (YFCU) have enjoyed a strong relationship. Pic: Ulster Wool

YFCU training offer is extended

Office bearers of Trillick and District YFC, Jane McGrade, assistant secretary, Kirsty Abraham, PRO, James Vance, club leader, Rachel Law, club president, David Vance, treasurer, and Megan Birney, secretary. Picture: Submitted

Trillick and District YFC celebrate 60 years with anniversary dinner dance

Pictured are members of Coleraine YFC who were awarded first place at the YFCU’s annual choir festival as well as winning best solo. Also pictured, YFCU president, Stuart Mills, and Power NI’s commercial marketing manager, Amy Bennington. Picture: YFCU

Members hit the high notes at the YFCU choir festival