Northern Ireland's young farmers left with no support in 2026, says UFU

The DAERA has been criticised by the Ulster Farmers Union for incredible policy planning failure which leaves young farmers with no dedicated support this year

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
UFU president William Irvine
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UFU president William Irvine

With the Farming for the Generations pilot scheme running until March 2026, and the Young Farmers Payment (YFP) and Regional Reserve ending after the 2025 scheme year, the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) says...

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