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DAERA presses on with plan for carbon audits

The department intends making carbon audits a condition for future farm payments.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

DAERA presses on with plan for carbon audits

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Two thirds of grant applicants miss out

Two thirds of grant applicants miss out

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

How policy works: what happens when an issue is raised?

How policy works: what happens when an issue is raised?

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

UFU oppose bill to ban hunting with dogs

UFU oppose bill to ban hunting with dogs

UFU oppose bill to ban hunting with dogs

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

Watch: drones taking on field work on NI farms

Watch: drones taking on field work on NI farms

Watch: drones taking on field work on NI farms

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 October 2026

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Farmers will pay for badger cull, says UFU

Farmers will pay for badger cull, says UFU

The UFU wants non-selective culling methods that involve either controlled shooting of badgers, or the use of stopped restraints.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 August 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 August 2026

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

The Ulster Farmers' Union has provided a detailed response to the latest NAP consultation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 August 2026

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

By James McCluggage, the policy and communications director with the UFU.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 August 2026

Speakers confirmed for Dairy Council conference

Speakers confirmed for Dairy Council conference

The conference takes place on Tuesday 20 October at CAFRE Greenmount in Antrim.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 August 2026

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

The UFU is advising farmers to take the time to verify who callers are, what company they represent and whether they can provide genuine references and credentials.

NEWS 21 August 2026

UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

Farmers in Northern Ireland could face delays of up to four weeks for bluetongue vaccines, as many manufacturers have no available stock.

NEWS 21 August 2026

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Know what’s below before you dig

For many farmers, clearing drains, putting in a gate post or a new fence is just another job on the list. But where a gas pipeline runs beneath the land, that routine job can carry significant risks.

Know what’s below before you dig

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