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UFU takes farm cost crisis to government

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is intensifying its political engagement at both Stormont and Westminster today (April 13), as pressures mount on farm businesses due to rising fuel, fertiliser and input costs

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
UFU president, William Irvine
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UFU president, William Irvine

This morning, UFU president, William Irvine, began a series of high-level meetings at Stormont, engaging with parties from across the political spectrum. Later today, the UFU delegation will travel...

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