Ulster Farmers' Union

Northern Ireland Environment Agency has confirmed submissions will now be accepted via email until 11:59 PM on February 14 2025

UFU urges Government to step up efforts to boost rural connectivity

Events co-ordinated by the NFU, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers' Union all took place on January 25 to highlight the impact of changes to Inheritance Tax on family farmers

The UFU said this landmark decision 'underscores the critical importance of agriculture to NI' and reflects the 'powerful impact of the collective voice of local farmers'

Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme deadline is December 31 2024

UFU said it has been told by Northern Ireland's Chief Veterinary Officer that the current bTB strategy review was still in ‘draft form' and had not yet undergone scrutiny by policy developers

UFU president William Irvine said once all the facts were laid out on the table, it seemed the negative impact that the budget changes will have on NI started to 'hit home'

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

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

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