Northern Ireland

UFU president William Irvine said the union is 'appalled' by the actions of some within the farming community

The World Organisation for Animal Health has ruled that the UK is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza

UFU said the delay to the Suckler Cow Scheme will not suit farmers who are spring calving

"Safety for farmers, family members and workers should always be the number one priority. And while fully understanding the pressures farmers are under, it is vital they avoid taking risks which could lead to injury or fatalities"

Cuts to the agriculture budget could lead to a ‘nature and climate catastrophe’

UFU president William Irvine said there was extremely limited focus on the most critical issue – the need for an effective eradication programme addressing all sources of infection

With COP29 taking place this week, Prof John Gilliland was in attendance on behalf of AHDB

A conference to celebrate 25 years of Northern Ireland's GrassCheck service looked at how the project is helping to deliver a sustainable future for ruminant agriculture

UFU president says: 'Now is the time to stand up, unite and challenge this appalling decision by a Government that is out of touch with farming families'

"If I was to provide advice to any farmer, it would be this: always tell people where you are, tell them what you are doing and always keep a phone with you at all times"