Ulster Farmers' Union calls out illegal importing of animals

UFU president William Irvine said the union is 'appalled' by the actions of some within the farming community

Rachael Brown
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Ulster Farmers' Union calls out illegal importing of animals

The Ulster Farmers' Union has condemned the illegal importation of livestock into Northern Ireland from Britain, and is urging farmers to realise the impact of their actions on NI's livestock sector...

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