N.Ireland
The presidential team at the Ulster Farmers’ Union firmly believes that a new Nutrients Action Programme can be delivered in 2026.
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, is indicating that farm succession in Northern Ireland remains a complicated issue.
The UFU described the proposals as "not fair, not workable, and not grounded in a proper understanding of NI’s farming structure."
Ulster Farmers' Union has warned that dairy farmers are "under severe pressure" this winter as it expects milk prices to decline by a third.
Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, must be told exactly what farmers want from the new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP).
The current cut and thrust of agri politics in Northern Ireland was very much a talking point at Ballymena Show 2025.
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine has indicated that morale across agriculture in Northern Ireland is at an all time low
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) announced dates for its annual January roadshow meetings on the main issues facing Northern Ireland farmers.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it is holding six tractor runs, one in each county, in Northern Ireland, next month.
The UFU is condemning the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the current risk posed by bluetongue.
Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows.
The Ulster Farmers' Union's (UFU) schools' competition aims to encourage pupils to support local produce in Northern Ireland.
Rural Life
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.
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look "totally incompetent".
Agri-Business
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said it opposes advice from the climate change committee (CCC)...
The UFU has said it is "challenging" the governance behind the development of a new environment module from Red Tractor.
The UFU has said it contacted DAERA and the NIEA over Northern Ireland's slurry spreading deadline of October 15.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the "relentless pressure" put on farmers from processors...
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has urged farmers in Northern Ireland to prepare for vehicle...
UFU president, David Brown, has confirmed that the recent spell of very poor weather is taking its toll on farms across Northern Ireland.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said that the price Northern Ireland's dairy farmers are receiving for their milk is "unsustainable".
The UFU is urging bird keepers to be extra cautious and to heighten biosecurity due to an increasing risk of bird flu in Northern Ireland.
The UFU has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations relating to wildfire prevention ahead of summer.
