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Calls made for transparency in livestock weighing systems

N.Ireland

6 days ago

Calls made for transparency in livestock weighing systems

Northern Ireland's livestock processing sector needs weighing procedures that are transparent and consistent, the UFU has said.

Thai poultry audit sparks call for robust import controls

N.Ireland

14 days ago

Thai poultry audit sparks call for robust import controls

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called for import standards to be upheld after concerns were raised about poultry controls in Thailand.

UK govt warned ‘food security is national security’ amid rising agri-costs

N.Ireland

18 days ago

UK govt warned ‘food security is national security’ amid rising agri-costs

Sustained inflation across agricultural inputs amid the fuel crisis is placing renewed pressure on farming viability, the UFU has warned.

UFU meets Irish MEP on Brazilian beef as EU ban kicks in

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

UFU meets Irish MEP on Brazilian beef as EU ban kicks in

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has met with Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly on Brazilian beef and poultry products.

UK farming leaders demand immediate ban on Brazilian meat over health risk

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

UK farming leaders demand immediate ban on Brazilian meat over health risk

Farming leaders today (Friday, August 28) issued a unified call to the UK government to urgently ban Brazilian meat imports from next week.

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Agreement on hunting updated to ‘strengthen’ rights of NI farmers

An agreement between the UFU and hunting groups has been updated to "strengthen" the rights of farmers and landowners.

Agreement on hunting updated to ‘strengthen’ rights of NI farmers

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Sheep producers warned to ‘remain vigilant’ for signs of sheep scab

The risk of sheep scab increases with the movement of sheep between farms and livestock marts, the UFU is reminding farmers.

Sheep producers warned to ‘remain vigilant’ for signs of sheep scab

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

UFU demands Muir’s resignation over Tyrone cattle cull

A farming union has called for agriculture minister Andrew Muir to resign over the controversial Tyrone cattle cull.

UFU demands Muir’s resignation over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Questions mount for DAERA over TB tests and firearms in Tyrone 51-cattle cull

Serious questions "remain unanswered" over a DAERA enforcement operation in Tyrone, according to the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU)

Questions mount for DAERA over TB tests and firearms in Tyrone 51-cattle cull

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

UFU has called for an independent expert panel to be established to support a review of DAERA's enforcement operation on a Co. Tyrone farm.

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Review must be ‘matter of urgency’ after 51 cattle shot in DAERA operation

UFU has said an "independent review must be carried out as a matter of urgency" after 51 cattle were shot during an operation in Co. Tyrone.

Review must be ‘matter of urgency’ after 51 cattle shot in DAERA operation

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU calls on UK govt to restrict Brazilian meat imports

UFU has said that it is increasing pressure on the UK government to restrict imports of Brazilian beef, poultry, and other animal products.

UFU calls on UK govt to restrict Brazilian meat imports

N.Ireland

2 months ago

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is encouraging its members to report issues with applications for the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

UFU asks farmers to report issues with farming with nature scheme

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Lamb markets ‘counterproductive’ to building future for sector

Co. Meath pedigree Charollais sheep breeder, Eugene O’Sullivan is calling for the lamb market to deliver viable returns throughout the year.

Lamb markets ‘counterproductive’ to building future for sector

N.Ireland

2 months ago

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has "cautiously welcomed" the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK prime minister.

New prime minister urged to fully reverse inheritance tax changes

N.Ireland

2 months ago

NAP blueprint could act as ‘resolution template’ in Northern Ireland – UFU

There is now a belief among some NI farm organisation leaders that the NAP blueprint could be used to resolve other agricultural logjams.

NAP blueprint could act as ‘resolution template’ in Northern Ireland – UFU

N.Ireland

2 months ago

‘Tree planting won’t suit every farm’ – UFU

Farmer choice must remain at the heart of Northern Ireland's Tree Planting Action Plan as the...

‘Tree planting won’t suit every farm’ – UFU

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UFU welcomes ‘fairer’ grid connection costs for farm families

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the introduction of "more affordable" grid connection charging in Northern Ireland.

UFU welcomes ‘fairer’ grid connection costs for farm families

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