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News round-up from Northern Ireland

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

News round-up from Northern Ireland

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UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

What is policy and why does it actually matter?

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Speakers confirmed for Dairy Council conference

Speakers confirmed for Dairy Council conference

Speakers confirmed for Dairy Council conference

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

Rogue traders and scammers in rural areas on rise in NI

NEWS 21 August 2026

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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 14 August 2026

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

UFU gets caught up in NI politics

Civil servants are accountable to our political leaders, not lobby organisations like the Ulster Farmers' Union.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

Let Blake review run its course, says NIAPA

Let Blake review run its course, says NIAPA

The chair of NIAPA, James Lowe, said Dr Martin Blake has 'a proven record in his profession'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

UFU calls for top brass at DAERA to go

UFU calls for top brass at DAERA to go

During a meeting of the UFU’s executive committee last Thursday, a vote was passed which called on senior DAERA figures to resign.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 August 2026

UFU calls for top brass at DAERA to go

UFU calls for top brass at DAERA to go

In an unprecedented move, the UFU has called for resignations at the top of DAERA.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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