Ulster Farmers Union
Peter McCann on 16 Jun 2021
Scope to expand the vegetable sector in NI
The deputy president of the Ulster Farmers' Union has said retailers need to 'better recognise the true value' of local vegetable production
Kieran Mailey on 26 May 2021
NI dairy farming news in-brief
MPI eases slightly and British milk production appears to have passed the spring peak.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
Dale Farm leads with 1p/l March increase
NI milk processors have applied further increases to base prices for March.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Ulster potato farmers call for new COVID-19 support
The processing market for potatoes has completely collapsed as a result of the pandemic.
Kieran Mailey on 03 Mar 2021
Base milk prices heading for 30p/l
GDT and Dutch Dairy Board auctions have both recorded strong increases since the start of the year.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Feb 2021
New record for NI milk production in 2020
Milk production in NI continues to rise year on year with processing volumes hitting record levels in 2020
Kieran Mailey on 03 Feb 2021
Dale Farm withdraws objections to direct milk sales
Dale Farm has reversed its objections to members looking to diversify farm income with direct sales to the public.
Peter McCann on 20 Jan 2021
MPs will protect food standards – Chestnutt
Ulster Farmers Union president Victor Chestnutt has said MPs will not support trade deals that lead to cheap food imports
Niall Hurson on 17 Dec 2020
€400m Brexit fund must be ready for January - IFA
The IFA warns that even in the event of a trade deal, Irish farmers could require meaningful long-term structural adjustment support from the EU €5bn Brexit adjustment fund.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Dec 2020
Bird flu concerns persist in sector
The danger avian or bird flu poses to the poultry sector continues to dominate advice to poultry producers North and South
Amy Forde on 13 Dec 2020
EU and UK to go the ‘extra mile’ to secure Brexit deal
The EU and UK have extended time allowed for negotiators to come up with a last-minute Brexit deal.
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Dec 2020
Threat to PGI application from NI reduced
Threat of objection to PGI application from Northern Ireland is reduced following ministerial meeting.
Kieran Mailey on 09 Dec 2020
News in-brief from Northern Ireland
BVD herds fall below 100 and UFU milk price indicator up for first time since early October.
Peter McCann on 09 Dec 2020
News round up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news stories from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Dec 2020
Ministers north and south to discuss PGI
Final version of PGI application published prior to submission but opposition remains in NI.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Nov 2020
PGI collision course
Process for extending the geographical area in a PGI is complex and has meant Northern Ireland is insisting on being included from the outset.
Kieran Mailey on 18 Nov 2020
Milk prices edge up as bonuses kick-in
Both Lakeland and Dale Farm have applied small increases to base prices for milk supplied in October
Kieran Mailey on 14 Oct 2020
September mik prices on the rise
The first milk processors to decalre have all announced a price increase for September milk.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Aug 2020
Road haulage is latest Brexit flashpoint
Road haulage grabs the Brexit headlines from fisheries and state aids as the Brexit sticking point in this week's negotiations.
Kieran Mailey on 29 Jul 2020
UFU urges farmers to comply with mart protocols
The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging all farmers entering livestock marts to follow all health and safety protocols in place to prevent the spread fo COVID-19.