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AD presents ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for NI – UUP

N.Ireland

2 months ago

AD presents ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for NI – UUP

UUP’s agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler has described anaerobic digestion (AD) as “a once in a generation opportunity”.

MP calls for UK govt support to reduce pressure on farmers amid ‘fuel crisis’

N.Ireland

2 months ago

MP calls for UK govt support to reduce pressure on farmers amid ‘fuel crisis’

Northern Irish politicians have warned that farmers and other key industries are facing growing pressure as fuel and other input costs rise.

UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill

N.Ireland

3 months ago

UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill

The UUP has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint Bill from Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer under certain conditions.

Mercosur could undercut Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector – UUP

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Mercosur could undercut Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector – UUP

UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has said that the EU-Mercosur deal could severely disadvantage Northern Ireland’s farmers

UFU unanimously passes vote of no confidence in DAERA

N.Ireland

7 months ago

UFU unanimously passes vote of no confidence in DAERA

The UFU vote of no confidence in the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been described as a “seismic moment”.

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform

The farming minister Angela Eagle has put an end to the rumours that the Treasury may soften the inheritance tax proposals on family farms.

Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Concern over rules on movement of agri machinery into NI

UUP peer Lord Tom Elliott of Ballinamallard expressed concerns on enforcement of requirements for movement agri and forestry machinery

Concern over rules on movement of agri machinery into NI

N.Ireland

1 year ago

UUP: A5 will be devastating for Tyrone farming community

The Ulster Unionist Party’s (UUP) Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard, has said that the A5...

UUP: A5 will be devastating for Tyrone farming community

N.Ireland

2 years ago

DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction

A number of agri-stakeholder organisations in Northern Ireland are opposing proposed bovine...

DAERA proposal to cut bTB compensation sparks reaction

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Farmers urged to work with milk processors and feed companies

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott MLA, has urged dairy farmers,...

Farmers urged to work with milk processors and feed companies

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Bovine TB taking a toll on farm families in NI – UUP

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott, is deeply concerned about the...

Bovine TB taking a toll on farm families in NI – UUP

N.Ireland

6 years ago

Almost 15,000 cattle ‘stolen’ in NI in just 4 years

"Astonishing" figures show as many as 14,506 cattle have gone missing in Northern Ireland over the...

Almost 15,000 cattle ‘stolen’ in NI in just 4 years

N.Ireland

6 years ago

Almost 15,000 cattle ‘stolen’ in NI in just 4 years

“Astonishing” figures show as many as 14,506 cattle have gone missing in Northern...

Almost 15,000 cattle ‘stolen’ in NI in just 4 years

Agri-Business

6 years ago

NI council becomes first to pass motion for local food procurement

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is urging more Northern Ireland councils to support their local...

NI council becomes first to pass motion for local food procurement

N.Ireland

7 years ago

Almost 11,000 cattle reported lost or stolen in 3 years in NI

Organised crime gangs are becoming increasingly involved with the theft of cattle across Northern...

Almost 11,000 cattle reported lost or stolen in 3 years in NI

N.Ireland

7 years ago

Almost 11,000 cattle reported lost or stolen in 3 years in NI

Organised crime gangs are becoming increasingly involved with the theft of cattle across Northern...

Almost 11,000 cattle reported lost or stolen in 3 years in NI

Agri-Business

7 years ago

Swann calls for farmers to be allowed to spread slurry early

Ulster Unionist Party leader Robin Swann has called on Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture...

Swann calls for farmers to be allowed to spread slurry early

Agri-Business

7 years ago

Swann calls for farmers to be allowed to spread slurry early

Ulster Unionist Party leader Robin Swann has called on Northern Ireland’s Department of...

Swann calls for farmers to be allowed to spread slurry early

N.Ireland

8 years ago

Union and unionists engage in 'reactor fraud' spat

A war of words has erupted between the Ulster Farmers' Union and Ulster Unionists over TB 'reactor fraud' allegations.

Union and unionists engage in 'reactor fraud' spat

N.Ireland

8 years ago

Fodder crisis: 'Many farmers at the mercy of the spring weather'

Worsening weather conditions mean a fodder crisis could still be on the cards Ulster Unionist Party leader, Robin Swann warns.

Fodder crisis: 'Many farmers at the mercy of the spring weather'

N.Ireland

8 years ago

'Northern Ireland's share of farm payments should be ring-fenced'

Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has called on the UK government to "ring-fence" future farm payments for Northern Ireland.

'Northern Ireland's share of farm payments should be ring-fenced'

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