UFU launches agricultural education commitment at NI Farm Family Day

All children should know where their food comes from, says union

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Children from Northern Ireland were invited to take part in the UFU's Farm Family Day at Stormont
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Children from Northern Ireland were invited to take part in the UFU's Farm Family Day at Stormont

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has reissued its call to give all children in Northern Ireland the opportunity to learn about food production. The second annual NI Farm Family Day at Stormont provided...

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