NI cattle row escalates as Minister defends open field cattle cull

Ulster Farmers' Union says strength of feeling across membership is 'unlike anything we have witnessed for many years'

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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UFU president John McLenaghan has demanded action following a cull of cattle which has 'distressed' members and the public
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UFU president John McLenaghan has demanded action following a cull of cattle which has 'distressed' members and the public

The row over the culling of more than 50 cattle in Northern Ireland by DAERA officials has escalated following an announcement from Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir. Issuing a statement on August 6,...

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