Ulster Farmers' Union

NI beef farming contributes 'over £600 million' to the economy each year, says UFU

Beef

NI beef farming contributes 'over £600 million' to the economy each year, says UFU

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

clock 25 April 2025 • 3 min read
Wildlife cannot be ignored in bTB policy, warns UFU president

Animal Health

Wildlife cannot be ignored in bTB policy, warns UFU president

Union says Government must take tough decisions if it is going to stand by its farmers

clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
UFU launches agricultural education commitment at NI Farm Family Day

Farm Life

UFU launches agricultural education commitment at NI Farm Family Day

All children should know where their food comes from, says union

clock 10 April 2025 • 2 min read
Wildfire warnings issued across the UK as 146 blazes break out in Northern Ireland

Rural crime

Wildfire warnings issued across the UK as 146 blazes break out in Northern Ireland

Public and landowners urged to be vigilant as dry weather sparks major incidents

clock 09 April 2025 • 3 min read
Lack of extra TB funding in NI's draft budget will 'slow progression'

Politics

Lack of extra TB funding in NI's draft budget will 'slow progression'

Ulster Farmers' Union said the failure to allocate separate funding for TB control, particularly to support wildlife intervention measures, was a 'missed opportunity'

clock 17 March 2025 • 2 min read
Farming leaders ask Treasury to 'listen' and 'work with them to find solutions' ahead of meeting

Politics

Farming leaders ask Treasury to 'listen' and 'work with them to find solutions' ahead of meeting

All four UK farming unions and member organisations from across the sector are due to meet with Treasury officials on February 18 to discuss the Government's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

clock 17 February 2025 • 2 min read
Extended deadline for manure export records following Storm Eowyn

Politics

Extended deadline for manure export records following Storm Eowyn

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

clock 03 February 2025 • 1 min read
Concerns for farmers' well-being as storms leave communities cut off

Weather

Concerns for farmers' well-being as storms leave communities cut off

UFU urges Government to step up efforts to boost rural connectivity

clock 30 January 2025 • 4 min read
PICTURE GALLERY: Farming's National Day of Unity

Farm Life

PICTURE GALLERY: Farming's National Day of Unity

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

clock 27 January 2025 • 1 min read
Proposal to ring-fence agricultural support budget major win for farmers in Northern Ireland

Politics

Proposal to ring-fence agricultural support budget major win for farmers in Northern Ireland

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'

clock 23 December 2024 • 2 min read