Northern Ireland

Pressure mounting on DAERA Minister Andrew Muir over bid to extend water rules

UFU said Daera's changes to the Nutrients Action Programme could devastate farm businesses across Northern Ireland

Emergency meeting called as NI leaders say nutrient restrictions pose threat to food security

New post-Brexit SPS agreement signed to make it easier for food and drink to be imported and exported by reducing the red tape

Daera's plans to reform the Nutrients Action Programme and improve water quality have been described by UFU as a 'backdoor attempt' to reduce flocks and herds with increased layers of regulation

Ulster Farmers' Union to hand out sunscreen to raise awareness among industry workers

UFU says the decision reflects the hard and work and commitment of birdkeepers

Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord Livermore, said while he understood the ‘strength of feeling', he did 'not necessarily accept' the survey's conclusions

Farmers vow to 'fight on' and stand together in face of Inheritance Tax and failing food policy

As part of their Beef Week campaign, Ulster Farmers Union wanted to highlight the positive impact beef production has on the economy and the environment