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Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

N.Ireland

2 days ago

Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs

Sinn Féin's agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across the north could face sharp increases in food prices.

New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April

N.Ireland

9 days ago

New pay increases for NI agricultural workers to come into effect in April

DAERA has announced The Agricultural Wages Board of Northern Ireland has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

N.Ireland

9 days ago

'Resilience' the theme for UFU Farm Family Day 2026

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has hosted its now traditional Northern Ireland Farm Family Day at Stormont.

UFU secures changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farms

N.Ireland

17 days ago

UFU secures changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farms

The UFU successfully pushed for changes to the overtime rules that bring agriculture into line with wider government legislation.

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

N.Ireland

18 days ago

NI's 'food security must be treated as a strategic priority' - UFU

The UFU has called on the government to prioritise Northern Ireland's food security following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

N.Ireland

19 days ago

New UFU chief aiming to provide 'strong, credible voice' for farmers

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has welcomed Conall Donnelly at its new chief executive, as he officially took up the role.

New UFU chief aiming to provide 'strong, credible voice' for farmers

N.Ireland

22 days ago

UFU 'cautiously welcomes' lifting of bluetongue movement restrictions

The UFU has "cautiously welcomed" the lifting of cross-border livestock movement restrictions, introduced as a result of bluetongue outbreaks.

UFU 'cautiously welcomes' lifting of bluetongue movement restrictions

Environment

24 days ago

UFU calls for budget to provide long-term certainty and fairness for farmers

The UFU urged ministers to provide long-term financial certainty for agriculture and protect funding for environmental sustainability

UFU calls for budget to provide long-term certainty and fairness for farmers

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

UFU join forces with PSNI to tackle scrambler activity in Belfast Hills

Ulster Farmers' Union have joined with the PSNI and the Belfast Hills Partnership to tackle rural crime in surrounding areas.

UFU join forces with PSNI to tackle scrambler activity in Belfast Hills

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

UFU calls for 'overhaul' of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

UFU called for an “overhaul" of the compulsory purchase and vesting system after a meeting with the Land and Property Services.

UFU calls for 'overhaul' of NI compulsory order and vesting rules

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025

New figures from NFU Mutual have estimated that livestock worth £152,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks during 2025 in NI.

Dog attacks on livestock cost Northern Irish farmers £150k in 2025

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall

The UFU has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall

UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

No 'appropriate response' from NI officials on TB - UFU

Securing an effective bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication strategy is now the most important priority for agriculture in Northern Ireland.

No 'appropriate response' from NI officials on TB - UFU

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

'No meaningful support' for young NI farmers this year - UFU

The Ulster Farmers' Union has criticised the Northern Irish government over the lack of support available to young farmers in 2026.

'No meaningful support' for young NI farmers this year - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for pupils in Northern Ireland (NI) to put their artistic abilities to the test.

UFU launches Open Farm Weekend schools’ competition

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Growing threat of animal disease 'deeply concerning' - UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, has highlighted the growing challenge of animal disease to agriculture

Growing threat of animal disease 'deeply concerning' - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU calls for an accelerated NI bTB eradication campaign

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for the introduction of an accelerated bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication campaign.

UFU calls for an accelerated NI bTB eradication campaign

Agri Politics

3 months ago

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

The IBLA has urged farmers "to come out in even greater numbers" for tomorrow's anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone.

IBLA calls for 'show of strength' at anti-Mercosur protest

Agri Politics

3 months ago

UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

The UFU has reaffirmed its support for European farmers in light of the evolving EU-Mercosur trade agreement discussions.

UFU expresses solidarity with European farmers over Mercosur deal

Opinion

3 months ago

Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers - UFU

As another year draws to a close, it is a natural time to pause, reflect, and take stock. The past...

Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers - UFU

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Inheritance tax relief increase 'step in right direction for farm families' - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said today's announcement on inheritance tax "represents a step in the right direction for farming families".

Inheritance tax relief increase 'step in right direction for farm families' - UFU

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UFU 'welcomes' high-level engagement on inheritance tax

The UFU has noted the recent high-level engagement between the NFU and UK Government officials regarding the issue of inheritance tax.

UFU 'welcomes' high-level engagement on inheritance tax

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UFU: 'No excuse' for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Agriculture,...

UFU: 'No excuse' for processors to cut lamb price as movement rules ease

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