N.Ireland
Only a “revolution in British politics” will reverse the fast decreasing levels of UK food self-sufficiency, according to Farmers for Action.
inheritance tax
The UK High Court has denied a challenge against the government's new inheritance tax reform after farmers brought a legal case forward.
According to Farmers for Action (FFA), agriculture in Northern Ireland is 15% finically worse off than a year ago.
A representative from Farmers for Action (FFA) has claimed that the group has been asked to consider a UK-wide tax and fuel protest.
Agri Politics
The Farmers For Action (FFA) Steering Committee has said it is time for Ireland and the UK to ditch 75% of fossil fuels for biofuel.
Farmers For Action (FFA) has said that rising fuel, fertiliser and other costs are now “crippling” most farming sectors in Northern Ireland.
A Judicial Review, investigating the extension of Inheritance Tax to agricultural land and farm assets in the UK, has been held in London.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is pointing to a consistent trend in very strong levels of farmer unease across Europe
Farmers For Action (FFA) said it is “fully supporting all the farm organisations involved in protesting at the Oxford Farming Conference”.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for the new inheritance tax thresholds to be inflation linked into the future.
Agri-Business
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said today's announcement on inheritance tax "represents a step in the right direction for farming families".
Farmers For Action claimed the recent appeals for UK dairy processors to uphold new fair dealing rules are once again "falling on deaf ears."
Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) consultation process.
Farmers for Action (FFA) representatives travelled to Liverpool in support of the 'Trailer of Truth' protest at the Labour Party conference.
Environment
Farmers For Action has requested agriculture and environment Minister Andrew Muir to arrange a meeting about Lough Neagh
Farmers for Action (FFA) is indicating Northern Ireland’s Nitrates Acton Plan (NAP) forum, will not meet until September
Farmers for Action (FFA) is confirming that it wants to have an active role in a new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) stakeholder forum
Farmers for Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, to discuss North’s new Nutrient Action Programme
Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson, William Taylor, has cited the absolute priority for food security levels in the UK to be increased.
Northern Ireland has gotten off pretty well in the fast-developing Unites States (US) trade tariff debacle with the rest of the world.
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for an immediate cull of tuberculosis infected badgers in Northern Ireland with immediate effect,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been given until Wednesday, March 26 to reverse a decision to extend UK inheritance tax.
Farmers For Action have issued a statement, calling on farmers refuse being levied with "the lions share of blame" for climate change
