UFU
Peter McCann on 14 Apr 2021
Huge cut in NI farm output needed for net-zero
Leading climate change experts have said a 100% reduction in emissions by 2050 “cannot credibly be set” for NI
David Wright on 14 Apr 2021
Shannon appeals to farm organisations
The Strangford MP has been at the forefront of a campaign to establish a new farm appeals process in NI.
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
Farms better off as limited companies
Even relatively small farms in NI should potentially consider whether they become limited companies, a UFU webinar was told
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
NI wool producers next for COVID-19 support
There have been a number of announcements in recent days, with money also coming for cull sows, and pressure for another scheme for potatoes
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
Caution urged on COVID-19 support grants
A fourth version of the Sel-Employment Income Support Scheme is due to open for claims in April 2021
Amy Forde on 05 Apr 2021
Bird flu measures in Northern Ireland to lift next week
It is important that bird keepers remain vigilant as migratory birds are still present, therefore the risk of avian influenza (AI) remains, UFU poultry chair Ronnie Wells said.
David Wright on 31 Mar 2021
Stormont Agriculture Committee backs Poots on appeals
The chair of the Committee, Declan McAleer has written to the Minister expressing support for a new appeal process in NI
Contributor on 24 Mar 2021
Leadership shown by Glanbia on milk solids
Letter to the editor: Michael McCaughey, Dairy farmer, Trillick, Co Tyrone
David Wright on 19 Mar 2021
UFU welcomes Poots decision on appeals
The final decision on an appeal made by a farmer is to be taken by Minister Poots.
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
UFU dismayed as farmers overlooked
While the UK government has extended retail grace periods and lifted the ban on soil from Britain to NI, it has not addressed various farming issues
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
ACA and NIAPA give views on appeals
The Stormont Agriculture Committee is currently conducting a mini inquiry into the DAERA appeal process for area based schemes
Peter McCann on 10 Mar 2021
DAERA takes millions off farmers
The Environmental Farming Scheme, which originally had a budget of £100m, is expected to have a substantial underspend.
Peter McCann on 10 Mar 2021
Climate law to cap stock numbers
New climate change legislation for Northern Ireland will require significant investment across the farming industry, a senior scientist has said.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Farmers need payments to survive
Farmers in NI are heavily reliant on direct payments for their incomes
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
Red tape is worse since Brexit, says Chestnutt
UFU president Victor Chestnutt has criticised DAERA for how it is implementing new rules under the NI Protocol.
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
UK unions compromise on future food import standards
The Trade and Agriculture Commission has published its recommendations for the UK government’s post-Brexit trade policy.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Agreement reached to minimise trade friction within the UK
The UFU has said that since the NI Protocol came into effect, the NI agri-food industry has been enduring significant trade disruption.
Peter McCann on 17 Feb 2021
UFU pours cold water on minimum prices
David Brown said there are “a number of flaws and difficulties” with setting minimum guaranteed prices for farm produce in Northern Ireland.
Peter McCann on 17 Feb 2021
RHI claimants dismiss £35,000 buyout
The Northern Ireland Executive’s “preferred option” for the future of RHI is a compulsory buyout for all participants.
David Wright on 17 Feb 2021
UK farm leaders anxious about future trade
The four Presidents of the UK farm unions took part in a panel discussion at the NFU Scotland AGM. David Wright reports.