02 February 2026
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3 min read
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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