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Ulster Farmers Union

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU reissues livestock worrying warning amid recent dog attacks

The UFU has urged NI farmers to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of their livestock in light of recent attacks on sheep.

Securing sustainable future for NI agriculture 'our core objective' - UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Securing sustainable future for NI agriculture 'our core objective' - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) remains totally committed to securing a sustainable future for agriculture in Northern Ireland.

UFU calls for NAP that meets 'requirements of NI farmers into future'

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UFU calls for NAP that meets 'requirements of NI farmers into future'

The presidential team at the Ulster Farmers’ Union firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme can be delivered in 2026.

NI farm succession planning still presents 'complex challenges' - UFU

N.Ireland

4 months ago

NI farm succession planning still presents 'complex challenges' - UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, is indicating that farm succession in Northern Ireland remains a complicated issue.

NI farmers visit Westminster to demand changes to inheritance tax proposals

N.Ireland

6 months ago

NI farmers visit Westminster to demand changes to inheritance tax proposals

The UFU described the proposals as "not fair, not workable, and not grounded in a proper understanding of NI’s farming structure."

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Dairy farmers 'under severe pressure' this winter as milk prices decline - UFU

Ulster Farmers' Union has warned that dairy farmers are "under severe pressure" this winter as it expects milk prices to decline by a third.

Dairy farmers 'under severe pressure' this winter as milk prices decline - UFU

N.Ireland

10 months ago

UFU: NAP stakeholder group must 'reflect views of farming families'

Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP).

UFU: NAP stakeholder group must 'reflect views of farming families'

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Agri-politics to the fore at Ballymena Show 2025

The current cut and thrust of agri politics in Northern Ireland was very much a talking point at Ballymena Show 2025.

Agri-politics to the fore at Ballymena Show 2025

N.Ireland

1 year ago

There is no 'quick fix' to inheritance tax issue - UFU

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all time low

There is no 'quick fix' to inheritance tax issue - UFU

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) announced dates for its annual January roadshow meetings on the main issues facing Northern Ireland farmers.

UFU announces dates for January roadshow meetings

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over 'family farm tax'

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, in Northern Ireland, next month.

UFU to hold NI tractor rallies in protest over 'family farm tax'

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

The UFU is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the current risk posed by bluetongue.

UFU condemns illegal NI livestock imports due to bluetongue risk

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers

Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows.

Banks in NI stand ready to support weather-hit farmers

N.Ireland

2 years ago

UFU schools' competition urges support of local NI produce

The Ulster Farmers' Union's (UFU) schools' competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland.

UFU schools' competition urges support of local NI produce

Rural Life

2 years ago

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

The last 12 months have been "one of the most turbulent, weather-related years on record" for farmers, according to the president of the UFU.

UFU: 2023 was a 'turbulent year' for farmers

N.Ireland

2 years ago

DAERA and NIEA look 'totally incompetent' on ammonia advice issue - UFU

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look "totally incompetent".

DAERA and NIEA look 'totally incompetent' on ammonia advice issue - UFU

Agri-Business

3 years ago

UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said it opposes advice from the climate change committee (CCC)...

UFU opposes DAERA consultation on cutting NI livestock numbers

N.Ireland

3 years ago

UFU 'challenging' introduction of new Red Tractor environment module

The UFU has said it is "challenging" the governance behind the development of a new environment module from Red Tractor.

UFU 'challenging' introduction of new Red Tractor environment module

N.Ireland

3 years ago

UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline

The UFU has said it contacted DAERA and the NIEA over Northern Ireland's slurry spreading deadline of October 15.

UFU contacts DAERA and NIEA over NI slurry spreading deadline

Agri-Business

3 years ago

'Relentless pressure' from processors is unacceptable - UFU

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the "relentless pressure" put on farmers from processors...

'Relentless pressure' from processors is unacceptable - UFU

N.Ireland

3 years ago

NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle...

NI farmers urged to prepare for HSENI vehicle inspections

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland

UFU president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland.

Poor weather taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Gap in milk price 'unsustainable' - UFU

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that the price Northern Ireland's dairy farmers are receiving for their milk is "unsustainable".

Gap in milk price 'unsustainable' - UFU

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