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‘Unusual' and 'localised' midge activity behind NI bluetongue cases - UFU

The UFU has said there is no intention to cull animals after two bluetongue cases were confirmed in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 December 2025

‘Unusual' and 'localised' midge activity behind NI bluetongue cases - UFU

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Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

Accountants ‘flat out’ dealing with succession

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

UFU remove SONI as corporate member

UFU remove SONI as corporate member

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

UFU urges bluetongue vigilance among farmers

UFU urges bluetongue vigilance among farmers

UFU urges bluetongue vigilance among farmers

NEWS 1 December 2025

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 November 2025

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Final push on inheritance tax before budget

Final push on inheritance tax before budget

Despite the ongoing campaign, a major change in the policy is not expected to be announced in next week’s Autumn Budget.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

The bigger picture beyond farming

The bigger picture beyond farming

The vote of no confidence in DAERA by the UFU highlights the extent of the frustration felt by many farmers

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

Muir hits back after UFU confidence vote

Muir hits back after UFU confidence vote

The Alliance MLA said he was “disappointed” to hear about the unanimous vote taken by the UFU’s executive committee last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

UFU votes no confidence in DAERA

UFU votes no confidence in DAERA

Members of the UFU "have zero confidence in DAERA’s willingness or ability", its president William Irvine has said.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

Support for net zero is close to net zero

Support for net zero is close to net zero

At a local UFU meeting in Omagh last week, applause was solely reserved for those who effectively called for farmers to boycott all net zero requirements.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

The two farming organisations want the Sligo, Leitrim, and northern counties railway greenway to run primarily through public lands.

NEWS 29 September 2025

Conall Donnelly to be new UFU chief executive

Conall Donnelly to be new UFU chief executive

Conall Donnelly will replace Wesley Aston, who has held the role for the past 10 years and is set to retire in March 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 September 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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