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UFU notes progress of ANC Payment Bill and stresses need for new funding
UFU notes progress of ANC Payment Bill and stresses need for new funding
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has acknowledged the progression of the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Payment Bill through its second stage, marking an important step in efforts to deliver financial support to farm businesses operating in severely disadvantaged areas..
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Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is the largest democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in Northern Ireland. It’s central objective is to promote their interests both at home and abroad through professional lobbying. Today, the UFU has over 11,500 members.
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UFU grass roots members discuss policy issues at their local Group and County meetings. Representatives from these local areas then take members views to the Union’s central policy committees where these are discussed in more detail. Policies are then ratified at the UFU’s monthly executive committee meeting.