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UFU escalates cross-party push for rapid action on agriculture pressures
UFU escalates cross-party push for rapid action on agriculture pressures
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has continued its intensive political engagement at Westminster today, building on yesterday’s programme of meetings as it pushes for urgent government action on spiralling farm input costs. UFU President William Irvine has held a series..
NewsServing its members by promoting and supporting a vibrant and sustainable rural economy where agriculture is secure and pivotal to its future.
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.