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UFU warns DAERA cannot restore trust by ‘investigating itself’
UFU warns DAERA cannot restore trust by ‘investigating itself’
The Ulster Farmers' Union has called for an independent expert panel to be established to support and review the investigation into DAERA's enforcement operation near Fivemiletown, warning that confidence in the Department's veterinary and enforcement processes has been severely damaged...
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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.